72 cutlass coolant overfill bottle
October 2nd, 2016, 06:52 AM
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Originals are still around, but likely discolored. If wanting a nice white bottle you'll probably have to go repop route. Reproductions are available from the main Olds vendors (Fusick, Parts Place, etc.). The kits are $200 and include the bottle, bracket, & radiator cap.
October 2nd, 2016, 10:53 AM
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Originals are still around, but likely discolored. If wanting a nice white bottle you'll probably have to go repop route. Reproductions are available from the main Olds vendors (Fusick, Parts Place, etc.). The kits are $200 and include the bottle, bracket, & radiator cap.
October 2nd, 2016, 10:57 AM
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October 5th, 2016, 08:38 PM
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Dorman sells a similar looking overflow tank set up for not a lot of $ they may also sell the cap separate idk
Edit dorman 91663 is similar and comes w cap n hose under 20 on rockauto they also have some oe replacements for newer cars so you might see something that fits or looks better.
Edit dorman 91663 is similar and comes w cap n hose under 20 on rockauto they also have some oe replacements for newer cars so you might see something that fits or looks better.
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October 6th, 2016, 12:05 PM
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If you just want a nice looking overflow tank that will actually look original, I mounted a windshield washer jug on the passenger fender liner. It sits at just the right height and they're designed to fit either side, depending on options. Had to enlarge the I.D. of the cap I salvaged off my retired 70 Cadillac. I think it looks great.
October 11th, 2016, 04:37 AM
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If you just want a nice looking overflow tank that will actually look original, I mounted a windshield washer jug on the passenger fender liner. It sits at just the right height and they're designed to fit either side, depending on options. Had to enlarge the I.D. of the cap I salvaged off my retired 70 Cadillac. I think it looks great.
post a photo when you can.
October 11th, 2016, 05:12 AM
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I have been doing the washer bottle repurpose since the early 80's, works well. IIRC the earlier cars (68-69?) had a black bottle & the later (70-72) had a white bottle. Caps for those are available aftermarket FWIW & make sure you have the length of tubing inside the bottle connected to the cap.
The aftermarket "basket" style pictured above is a simple, cheap, effective setup. I have that in the blue car, fastened to the OAI hood lock bracket & rad sppt w/ some minor mods to the mounting tabs.
The aftermarket "basket" style pictured above is a simple, cheap, effective setup. I have that in the blue car, fastened to the OAI hood lock bracket & rad sppt w/ some minor mods to the mounting tabs.
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October 12th, 2016, 05:55 AM
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I have a couple of under hood photos, but I can't find where to insert the 35MM negative into the computer.
I'm a caveman with no internet. I've never posted a photo before, but maybe I can get one of the pretty young ladies at work to help me.
I'm a caveman with no internet. I've never posted a photo before, but maybe I can get one of the pretty young ladies at work to help me.
October 12th, 2016, 05:26 PM
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Dorman sells a similar looking overflow tank set up for not a lot of $ they may also sell the cap separate idk
Edit dorman 91663 is similar and comes w cap n hose under 20 on rockauto they also have some oe replacements for newer cars so you might see something that fits or looks better.
Edit dorman 91663 is similar and comes w cap n hose under 20 on rockauto they also have some oe replacements for newer cars so you might see something that fits or looks better.
Anyone tried one of these? They look really close! It might be worth the $28 shipped for it, just to try it. Mine is currently held in place with a makeshift bracket without a cap. Which I never gave much thought too, because many cars just have the line down to the ground. At least I'm containing it.
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