Stainless Steel Coolant Recovery Tank - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

78SilveradoSWB · 08-08-2003, 01:22 PM

Anyone replaced their GM plastic coolant recovery tank using one of those stainless steel ones they use on Hot Rods? They sure do look nicer than those faded white stock ones....

Prerunner1982 · 08-08-2003, 02:25 PM

sounds like a good idea... go for it and take pics! you could also get it painted body color....

Low87 · 08-08-2003, 04:14 PM

There's a bagged 98 CHevy in town that did that. He had to, since he removed the fenderwells. It looks really good! I ought to see him again a week from tomorrow, I'll take pictures of it and post.

Izzy · 08-08-2003, 07:10 PM

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Originally posted by Low87
There's a bagged 98 CHevy in town that did that. He had to, since he removed the fenderwells. It looks really good! I ought to see him again a week from tomorrow, I'll take pictures of it and post.

I saw an 87 at a small local show that had one next to the radiator on the passenger side and it was sweet.

**N2TRUX** · 08-08-2003, 10:14 PM

Is this the one you are talking about? I have 3 of them in my Blazer, hidden in the core support. All you can see is the cap.

You can get them at most Streetrod shops. I got mine fromParr Automotive

78SilveradoSWB · 08-08-2003, 10:31 PM

Yes, that's the kind I've seen. Why 3? I know they are about 2" dia. and 14" in length. May not hold too much. Do you expect that much overflow?

**N2TRUX** · 08-08-2003, 10:34 PM

1. Overflow
2. Washer fluid
3. Power steering
4. Radiator cap
All the caps stick through the new core support. I wanted everything to look even.....

78SilveradoSWB · 08-08-2003, 11:58 PM

Cool

That makes sense. Could you post a picture of this setup for us to see?

**N2TRUX** · 08-09-2003, 12:19 AM

Here's one of the better ones that I have. I don't have any with the cover off....

Nvbowtie · 08-09-2003, 04:54 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by N2TRUX
1. Overflow
2. Washer fluid
3. Power steering
4. Radiator cap
All the caps stick through the new core support. I wanted everything to look even.....

#3 power steering fluid ??

**N2TRUX** · 08-10-2003, 09:41 AM

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Originally posted by Nvbowtie
#3 power steering fluid ??

Good catch there buddy. I have an LS1 installed in my Blazer. We used the stock power steering pump, but removed the plastic reservoir that was attached. We ran lines from the pump to the reservoir, and hid it in the core support....

08-08-2003, 01:22 PM	#1
78SilveradoSWB Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 1,615	Stainless Steel Coolant Recovery Tank Anyone replaced their GM plastic coolant recovery tank using one of those stainless steel ones they use on Hot Rods? They sure do look nicer than those faded white stock ones.... __________________ Mitch 1978 Chevrolet Silverado C 10 454 BB, TH400

08-08-2003, 02:25 PM	#2
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	sounds like a good idea... go for it and take pics! you could also get it painted body color.... __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

08-08-2003, 10:14 PM	#5
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Is this the one you are talking about? I have 3 of them in my Blazer, hidden in the core support. All you can see is the cap. You can get them at most Streetrod shops. I got mine fromParr Automotive __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

08-08-2003, 10:31 PM	#6
78SilveradoSWB Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 1,615	Yes, that's the kind I've seen. Why 3? I know they are about 2" dia. and 14" in length. May not hold too much. Do you expect that much overflow? __________________ Mitch 1978 Chevrolet Silverado C 10 454 BB, TH400

08-08-2003, 11:58 PM	#8
78SilveradoSWB Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 1,615	Cool That makes sense. Could you post a picture of this setup for us to see? __________________ Mitch 1978 Chevrolet Silverado C 10 454 BB, TH400

08-08-2003, 04:14 PM	#3
Low87 been here longer than Liz Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 2,437	There's a bagged 98 CHevy in town that did that. He had to, since he removed the fenderwells. It looks really good! I ought to see him again a week from tomorrow, I'll take pictures of it and post. __________________ ~Greg~ Mac's Garage '87 SWB 6/8 drop "Piso" '08 CCSB Silverado DD the departed '89 GMC K5 Jimmy 4x4 "Rusty Nuts" '77 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd '83 Chevy stepside "You get what you pay for" - Mike 'swervin ervin' Ervin

08-08-2003, 10:34 PM	#7
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	1. Overflow 2. Washer fluid 3. Power steering 4. Radiator cap All the caps stick through the new core support. I wanted everything to look even.....

08-09-2003, 12:19 AM	#9
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Here's one of the better ones that I have. I don't have any with the cover off.... Attached Images

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