metricmetal

I found a thread asking if a 72 came with an overflow tank and the responses pretty much said it was an option on all Cutlass models until 1973. My question is, what type of tank was used on 1971 Cutlass if you got one as an option from the dealer? I see plastic and metal ones. A pic would be great.
Thanks

ragtopblue

Metricmetal, the correct coolant overflow bottle is supplied by Fusick's, It is a white plastic bottle that single bolts to fender and is supported in the front by a horizontal L bracket. Fusick's carries the complete kit with bottle lid, brackets, radiator cap and bolts for $199.00 you will need to buy or use your existing hoses. OPGI also carries it but about $288.00 for same kit and it is back ordered till 2/28. Fusick's had it to me in 48 hours. I will get some pictures of mine for you.

Fun71

Wow, that's spendy.

If you want one for a driver, this style is available for ~$12 at your local auto parts store:

ragtopblue

There is a hole pre drilled in the fender for the top tab sleeve and bolt.



You'll need to drill and bolt in bracket at the brace. If you have the charcoal canister I recommend you remove it, also you might have to disconnect the evaporator hose from the front condenser for ease of installation

metricmetal

Thanks to everyone who responded. The pics are awesome. My car is completely stock except for an MSD ignition so even though it's pricey I think I'm going with the one from Fusick's.

jpc647

$12? who makes that one?

tru-blue 442

Inquiring minds would like to know.

m371961

$199.00!!!!! Most likely it could be made in China for the 12 bucks that buys the other one.

Fun71

According to the O'Reilly Auto parts web site, it's a Dorman product:

http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/se...0186/C0331.oap



I just saw this one for $8 on their site:

Partagas

$1 and it comes with a beer!

Fun71

Well, a beer-like fluid.

But that's a great pic.

texxas

I put that one on my 67.
https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...tml#post752620
Couldn't beat the price, unless you use a beer can.

jpc647

But that's not the one you have in your car...

Fun71

No, it's one of the others in the link that I posted. I put the link to all of the overflow tanks on their web site in case someone was interested in a different style.

Here's the one on my car, which is a Droman product as well:

http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/de...0186&ppt=C0331

jpc647

Thanks!

cfair

Try the 74-76 tank from an eldorado. Looks almost factory.