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nate68 · 09-18-2002, 07:20 PM

i need pics/ideas of radiator catch can/overflow because i'm going to try to take my truck to the track next weekend.

my truck has a/c so i cant put it on the passenger side of the radiator and i have my electric fan box on the driver's side so i cant mount it there. i would like to use one of those plastic ones from summit but dont know how to mount it. how about the factory ones? arent they on the fender?

Jeff M. · 09-18-2002, 10:41 PM

I added a catch can from some type of import car. It's small, and I mounted it beside the battery. It's on the fender side and is mostly out of view and bolts to the battery box. Passes tech with no problem. Just go to a wrecking yard and see what's available.

Longhorn Man · 09-18-2002, 11:24 PM

Windshild washer bottle mounted on the rad support under the battery.

Southpa · 09-18-2002, 11:29 PM

I got a nice big bottle from an 82 Camaro. Mounts nicely on the pass. side inner fender, contoured back and all. Sorry, not the best pic but you get the idea.

Project1970 · 09-19-2002, 01:24 AM

Did GM ever offer them as stock? Mine has one mounted on the driver's side, on the core support...I doubt it's stock, but it looks old enough to be so. *shrug* It works.

Mitzki5 · 09-19-2002, 02:16 AM

My brother in law is to lazy to put one on, so he just has a pepsi can zip tied to radiator support with a hose going into it. Lazy way of doing it but it's legal at the track.

nate68 · 09-19-2002, 02:36 AM

not bad so far, keep the ideas comin. pictures, i want pictures!!

anyone have any pics of the aluminum nice ones that are out there? i'd like to do one of those but its school time and i'm limited on funds.

Mudder · 09-19-2002, 07:20 AM

I have one of those aluminum ones I just took off this summer. Cant say if it worked or not. I had it mounted on the outside of the radiator support to the passenger side and didnt care for the fact that u could see it through the grill. It was about 15" long.

BobS · 09-19-2002, 09:07 AM

Project1970, The coolant overflow bottles were a dealer installed option in the later years (probably 71-72), that could be what you have.

GMC1967 · 09-19-2002, 11:19 AM

My friend uses a one liter Captain Morgan Bottle mounted to the radiator support. Looks cool, why not...

bouncytruck · 09-19-2002, 11:57 AM

He uses a glass bottle? If the glass is cold and hot fluid goes into the bottle, it could shatter. That would be a bigger mess than coolant on the ground. I'd stick with plastic or the pepsi can.

GMC1967 · 09-19-2002, 12:03 PM

I suppose you're right, it could shatter, but he's had it on there for a year+ and survived a winter even... maybe he lucked out and got a sturdy bottle. But it probably is a good idea to use something that won't shatter.

Stout72 · 09-19-2002, 01:15 PM

I bought mine from PepBoys for about 8 bucks. Came with a wire basket to mount it, clear vinyl tubing, and some micky-mouse hose clamps (which I tossed & substituted real ones for). Not the prettiest, but functional.

Here's my first attempt to attach a photo...

Stout72 · 09-19-2002, 01:17 PM

Hey, it worked! Here's the other side:

Als454 · 09-19-2002, 08:44 PM

My 72 Truck has the Dealer installed overflow bottle. It's mounted on the passenger side inner fender. It is fairly large, looks like it would hold about one gallon.

Longhorn Man · 09-19-2002, 10:58 PM

Illisatration of the factory (dealer) style...

nate68 · 09-20-2002, 12:02 AM

hey mudder67, any pics of it before you took it off? couldnt you mount it far enough to the side that you couldnt see it through the grille? how'd you run the tube to it?

Andy4639 · 09-20-2002, 07:25 AM

Mid 80 Chevy. car overflow.

nate68 · 09-23-2002, 09:44 PM

how do the summit plastic ones and the nice looking aluminum ones mount?

bigjimzlll · 09-23-2002, 09:49 PM

the summit plastic ones have 2-1/4X20 screws in the back of it.

nate68 · 09-23-2002, 10:03 PM

maybe they won't even check for it, some places are lazy, it all depends

09-18-2002, 07:20 PM	#1
nate68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: ca Posts: 1,110	radiator catch can ideas i need pics/ideas of radiator catch can/overflow because i'm going to try to take my truck to the track next weekend. my truck has a/c so i cant put it on the passenger side of the radiator and i have my electric fan box on the driver's side so i cant mount it there. i would like to use one of those plastic ones from summit but dont know how to mount it. how about the factory ones? arent they on the fender? __________________ 68 short step, 406/700r4, 9" w/discs.

09-18-2002, 10:41 PM	#2
Jeff M. Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Pixley, Ca. Posts: 485	I added a catch can from some type of import car. It's small, and I mounted it beside the battery. It's on the fender side and is mostly out of view and bolts to the battery box. Passes tech with no problem. Just go to a wrecking yard and see what's available. __________________ 69 C-10 CST Short Fleet, Factory Air, BB427-400 Auto-2400 stall-tilt-cruise-Tach & Vac Gagues, 4/6 drop, power one piece side windows, Eaton posi.

09-18-2002, 11:29 PM	#4
Southpa Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Victoria, BC, Canada Posts: 2,410	I got a nice big bottle from an 82 Camaro. Mounts nicely on the pass. side inner fender, contoured back and all. Sorry, not the best pic but you get the idea. Attached Images __________________ 1970 GMC 1500 Custom Original 350/TH350 Victoria, BC, Canada You can wish in one hand and crap in the other. See which one gets filled first.

09-19-2002, 01:24 AM	#5
Project1970 14.1 @ 96MPH Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 2,811	Did GM ever offer them as stock? Mine has one mounted on the driver's side, on the core support...I doubt it's stock, but it looks old enough to be so. shrug It works. __________________ Project1970 - LS1 Swap Complete!

09-19-2002, 02:16 AM	#6
Mitzki5 "TRUCKLESS" Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Tuscola IL Posts: 457	My brother in law is to lazy to put one on, so he just has a pepsi can zip tied to radiator support with a hose going into it. Lazy way of doing it but it's legal at the track. __________________ Mitzki5 No longer have an old truck! But always looking for another one!

09-18-2002, 11:24 PM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Windshild washer bottle mounted on the rad support under the battery.

09-19-2002, 02:36 AM	#7
nate68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: ca Posts: 1,110	not bad so far, keep the ideas comin. pictures, i want pictures!! anyone have any pics of the aluminum nice ones that are out there? i'd like to do one of those but its school time and i'm limited on funds. __________________ 68 short step, 406/700r4, 9" w/discs.

09-19-2002, 07:20 AM	#8
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Took mine off! I have one of those aluminum ones I just took off this summer. Cant say if it worked or not. I had it mounted on the outside of the radiator support to the passenger side and didnt care for the fact that u could see it through the grill. It was about 15" long.

09-19-2002, 09:07 AM	#9
BobS Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: West Central Minnesota Posts: 568	Project1970, The coolant overflow bottles were a dealer installed option in the later years (probably 71-72), that could be what you have. __________________ V-6....only GMC Trucks have it! 62 GMC W5000 NAPCO-V6 65 GMC 2500 NAPCO Panel-V6 66 GMC 1000-V6 66 GMC 1500-V6 67 GMC K1500-SBC (originally a KM-V6) 68 GMC C1500-V6 68 GMC C1500-V6 68 GMC Suburban C2500 70 Chevy K20-SBC 71 Chevy C30 Longhorn-SBC 72 GMC Suburban C1500-BBC 72 Chevy C10-SBC 72 GMC C5500-ToroFlow Diesel

09-19-2002, 11:19 AM	#10
GMC1967 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: South Deerfield, MA Posts: 162	My friend uses a one liter Captain Morgan Bottle mounted to the radiator support. Looks cool, why not... __________________ 1967 GMC Custom 8ft Fleetside 292 L6, 4spd. 1973 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Convertible 455, TH 400 1969 F#$% Bronco 302, 3spd 4.11's 1958 Oldsmobile Super 88 Fiesta Wagon

09-19-2002, 11:57 AM	#11
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	He uses a glass bottle? If the glass is cold and hot fluid goes into the bottle, it could shatter. That would be a bigger mess than coolant on the ground. I'd stick with plastic or the pepsi can. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

09-19-2002, 12:03 PM	#12
GMC1967 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: South Deerfield, MA Posts: 162	I suppose you're right, it could shatter, but he's had it on there for a year+ and survived a winter even... maybe he lucked out and got a sturdy bottle. But it probably is a good idea to use something that won't shatter. __________________ 1967 GMC Custom 8ft Fleetside 292 L6, 4spd. 1973 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Convertible 455, TH 400 1969 F#$% Bronco 302, 3spd 4.11's 1958 Oldsmobile Super 88 Fiesta Wagon

09-19-2002, 01:15 PM	#13
Stout72 Not my good side. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Fairfield, California Posts: 222	I bought mine from PepBoys for about 8 bucks. Came with a wire basket to mount it, clear vinyl tubing, and some micky-mouse hose clamps (which I tossed & substituted real ones for). Not the prettiest, but functional. Here's my first attempt to attach a photo... Attached Images __________________ 72 Chevy K20 Custom Camper, 350/350, 4" lift, dual shock suspension front & rear. Daily driver and a work in progress. 00 Suburban LT 90 Camaro RS 79 Yamaha XS1100 Special (Ol' Reliable)

09-19-2002, 01:17 PM	#14
Stout72 Not my good side. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Fairfield, California Posts: 222	Hey, it worked! Here's the other side: Attached Images __________________ 72 Chevy K20 Custom Camper, 350/350, 4" lift, dual shock suspension front & rear. Daily driver and a work in progress. 00 Suburban LT 90 Camaro RS 79 Yamaha XS1100 Special (Ol' Reliable)

09-19-2002, 08:44 PM	#15
Als454 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Vienna, Ohio, USA Posts: 259	My 72 Truck has the Dealer installed overflow bottle. It's mounted on the passenger side inner fender. It is fairly large, looks like it would hold about one gallon. __________________ 72 Chevy A/C P/B P/S Tilt 454 Engine 400 TCI Trans C30 Frame C10 Suspension Short Wheel Base (Dually)



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09-19-2002, 10:58 PM	#16
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Illisatration of the factory (dealer) style... Attached Images

09-20-2002, 12:02 AM	#17
nate68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: ca Posts: 1,110	hey mudder67, any pics of it before you took it off? couldnt you mount it far enough to the side that you couldnt see it through the grille? how'd you run the tube to it? __________________ 68 short step, 406/700r4, 9" w/discs.

09-20-2002, 07:25 AM	#18
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Here you go! Mid 80 Chevy. car overflow. Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

09-23-2002, 09:44 PM	#19
nate68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: ca Posts: 1,110	how do the summit plastic ones and the nice looking aluminum ones mount? __________________ 68 short step, 406/700r4, 9" w/discs.

09-23-2002, 09:49 PM	#20
bigjimzlll Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Redding,CA...USA Posts: 4,736	the summit plastic ones have 2-1/4X20 screws in the back of it. __________________ It's called "drag racing" if they called it "tic..tic..WHAM!..BANG! F*&K!!!", they'd have to keep the magazines under the counter with the other men's publications click the clicky to join the site.... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php 67 lwb..first hotrod in 25 years..540 best ET is 9.45 @ 141.44 Anderson,CA

09-23-2002, 10:03 PM	#21
nate68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: ca Posts: 1,110	maybe they won't even check for it, some places are lazy, it all depends __________________ 68 short step, 406/700r4, 9" w/discs.

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