Did '71's come with a stock coolant reservoir bottle? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

*Mister-B* · 12-08-2012, 02:59 PM

Saw one at the junk yard in a '71. Was in really good shape. Had a clear hose running to a bottle that slid in to a metal mount that was next to the battery. It had a red cap on it.

If its a factory part, might be worth going back and picking it up
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Shaun1162 · 12-08-2012, 03:32 PM

That sounds like an aftermarket item... I think there were quite a few that were offered back in the day.

There was an option for a factory coolant tank thought, but I beleive they all mounted next to the radiator. Check out this thread some time: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=5739451

kcsa75 · 12-08-2012, 04:00 PM

Did it look anything like this?
http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/de...0186&ppt=C0331

*Mister-B* · 12-09-2012, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by kcsa75

Did it look anything like this?
http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/de...0186&ppt=C0331

Yup. Looks identical to that. I was thinking a new one would be more than 12 bucks. Looks like I didn't get such a good deal on this find
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*Mister-B* · 12-08-2012, 05:06 PM

Thanks. Went ahead and bought it. Got it for 6 bucks
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tommys72 · 12-09-2012, 10:39 AM

id like to have on of those original ones, they sure look nice

12-08-2012, 02:59 PM	#1
Mister-B Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,332	Did '71's come with a stock coolant reservoir bottle? Saw one at the junk yard in a '71. Was in really good shape. Had a clear hose running to a bottle that slid in to a metal mount that was next to the battery. It had a red cap on it. If its a factory part, might be worth going back and picking it up Posted via Mobile Device

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Shaun1162 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NH Posts: 368	Re: Did '71's come with a stock coolant reservoir bottle? That sounds like an aftermarket item... I think there were quite a few that were offered back in the day. There was an option for a factory coolant tank thought, but I beleive they all mounted next to the radiator. Check out this thread some time: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=5739451 __________________ - 2010 Silverado - 1984 Chevy M1028 (K-30) - 1969 Chevy C-30 - 1933 Ford Stock Car

12-08-2012, 04:00 PM	#3
kcsa75 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Kansas City Posts: 3,590	Re: Did '71's come with a stock coolant reservoir bottle? Did it look anything like this? http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/de...0186&ppt=C0331 Attached Images __________________ Willie Swamp Angel Truckers '72 C10 Highlander *People who blindly follow a GPS end up on television programs on The Weather Channel. Some survive, some don't.*

12-08-2012, 05:06 PM	#5
Mister-B Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,332	Re: Did '71's come with a stock coolant reservoir bottle? Thanks. Went ahead and bought it. Got it for 6 bucks Posted via Mobile Device

12-09-2012, 10:39 AM	#6
tommys72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: springfield mo Posts: 3,076	Re: Did '71's come with a stock coolant reservoir bottle? id like to have on of those original ones, they sure look nice



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