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kcfirstbuild · 05-10-2011, 07:19 PM

I'm trying to think of a place to "hide " my Coolant overflow tank that I just picked up. Its very close to the tube style that Mr. Gasket sells. The other question I had was that the new tank has two places to put a hose on. My old one just had one place and it was just the average plastic tank.

slikside · 05-10-2011, 11:07 PM

I would like to hear suggestions too. Just put a new cooloing system into my 72 C10. I noticed a nice space under the battery tray...hmmm.

barryvanhook · 05-11-2011, 01:38 AM

About those two tubes on the bottom of the tank ... only one is the connecting point for the hose from the radiator. It is relatively short. The other is actually an overflow; in the event the tank takes on too much coolant it will run out. If you look inside, you can see how this works (assuming yours works like mine).

Barry

**JJanzen** · 05-11-2011, 11:16 AM

Here's what I did...fabricated my own out of a stainless water bottle.

Lee H · 05-11-2011, 11:42 AM

JJanzen, that's nice!

71meangreenc10 · 05-11-2011, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJanzen

Here's what I did...fabricated my own out of a stainless water bottle.

Thats cool.......

Smitty

kcfirstbuild · 05-11-2011, 08:27 PM

Ha yeah the two tube question was a stupid one. I could have just opened it and looked at it.

I was wondering if the front of the Rad support would be a good place ? Anyone have pictures of that ?

big_al_71 · 05-12-2011, 02:18 PM

I have a billet one as it is not completely hidden it does not stick out like a sore thumb.

original-71 · 05-12-2011, 02:22 PM

big al i just got the same one. my question is can these be painted black? i have no chrome under my hood and would like for it not to be to obvious.

kcfirstbuild · 05-12-2011, 10:52 PM

I Found out at work today that an oil filler cap from our trucks fit well and gets ride of that billet cap. Since I'm trying to keep it stock looking under the hood.

original-71 · 05-12-2011, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by kcfirstbuild

I Found out at work today that an oil filler cap from our trucks fit well and gets ride of that billet cap. Since I'm trying to keep it stock looking under the hood.

it locks in though buddy. i just wanna hide it

05-10-2011, 07:19 PM	#1
kcfirstbuild Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Red Wing Mn Posts: 526	Where to mount a RAD overflow I'm trying to think of a place to "hide " my Coolant overflow tank that I just picked up. Its very close to the tube style that Mr. Gasket sells. The other question I had was that the new tank has two places to put a hose on. My old one just had one place and it was just the average plastic tank. Last edited by kcfirstbuild; 05-10-2011 at 07:55 PM.

05-10-2011, 11:07 PM	#2
slikside Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Diego Co. Posts: 1,150	Re: Where to mount a RAD overflow I would like to hear suggestions too. Just put a new cooloing system into my 72 C10. I noticed a nice space under the battery tray...hmmm.

05-11-2011, 01:38 AM	#3
barryvanhook Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 148	Re: Where to mount a RAD overflow About those two tubes on the bottom of the tank ... only one is the connecting point for the hose from the radiator. It is relatively short. The other is actually an overflow; in the event the tank takes on too much coolant it will run out. If you look inside, you can see how this works (assuming yours works like mine). Barry __________________ Barry L. Van Hook '69 Chevy Frankentruck

05-11-2011, 11:16 AM	#4
JJanzen Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 252	Re: Where to mount a RAD overflow Here's what I did...fabricated my own out of a stainless water bottle. Attached Images __________________ Blue72 Red72

05-11-2011, 11:42 AM	#5
Lee H Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Upland Ca Posts: 4,139	Re: Where to mount a RAD overflow JJanzen, that's nice! __________________ 1972 C10 SWB, Air, PS, PB, 350/350THM. Second owner. 1965 Corvette roadster, 44K miles, 327/365 SHP, 4 speed, side exhaust, knockoffs, teak, second owner (bought in 1970), Have ALL numbers matching components. My frame off restoration thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=556703

05-11-2011, 08:27 PM	#7
kcfirstbuild Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Red Wing Mn Posts: 526	Re: Where to mount a RAD overflow Ha yeah the two tube question was a stupid one. I could have just opened it and looked at it. I was wondering if the front of the Rad support would be a good place ? Anyone have pictures of that ?

05-12-2011, 02:18 PM	#8
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Where to mount a RAD overflow I have a billet one as it is not completely hidden it does not stick out like a sore thumb. Attached Images __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

05-12-2011, 02:22 PM	#9
original-71 ///Relaxed Atmosphere Join Date: May 2010 Location: Houston,Tx Posts: 1,266	Re: Where to mount a RAD overflow big al i just got the same one. my question is can these be painted black? i have no chrome under my hood and would like for it not to be to obvious. __________________ 71-Cheyenne Super (E.C.E Static Drop 4.5/7". Intro Rally's 20X8.5 5" B.S 255/35/20 (F) 20X10 5.25 B.S 275/35/20 (R) 87-Silverado Static Drop 5/7" Raceline Explosion 5 22X8.5 (F) 22X10 (R) hector _________________________________ 1971 Chevrolet Cheyenne Super 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 2006 Ford Mustang GT 2012 Toyota 4-Runner 2014 Dodge Ram 1500 Sport Crew Cab

05-12-2011, 10:52 PM	#10
kcfirstbuild Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Red Wing Mn Posts: 526	Re: Where to mount a RAD overflow I Found out at work today that an oil filler cap from our trucks fit well and gets ride of that billet cap. Since I'm trying to keep it stock looking under the hood.



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