Hot Rods What do you use for a radiator overflow bottle?

just bought one from amazon, made by ryanstar. Anodized black aluminum, screw cap, valve in it for total return and came with hose, clamp, etc. Like $23. I think. Looks great on my elco-and really does the job.

 

On my dragster didn't run overflow can but piped over flow line into front exhaust pipe.

 

Mee too but with a 10lb check valve in it. Lippy

 

Wes came up with 10 of these NOS bottles. They are used to check for leaks etc. The spring loaded check valve is actually made of chrome plated brass. I drilled the brass fitting knocked the check valve out and tapped it. Then got a lever ball valve on bottom and then tapped for a hard line from the radiator. Used big adel clamps. Allows adjustments and mods if needed.

 

I was told this is a WW 1. Canteen, it works good.

 

Just some PVC pipe with a petcock added to the bottom.

 

Just made a "Rocket" embossed aluminum one for my Olds-Mad.

 

Start and finish. Works fine

 

Looking at all these bottles, don’t they need a vent if they are sealed tightly, and shouldn’t the tube from the radiator reach all the way to the bottom? I use a whiskey bottle that is not sealed tightly and the radiator tube reaches the bottom. If it does overflow it spills out next to the tube.

 

On the one above there are vent holes on the screw on water bottle lid.. you just can’t see them.

 

I’m using an old wax bottle,
It’s pretty kool to watch it fill up after a long drive,
then slowly drain back into the radiator as it cools.

 

How long has it been on there mate? Im about to put a jack daniels gold edition on mine and worrid its gonna smash or blow from the heat

 

Any issues with the glass? I was worried about one smashing and blowing a tyre etc haha

 

Grated parmesan cheese container. Clear plastic and the rings let me judge the level at a glance

 

https://jbfab.co.uk/product/bolt-on-1-litre-replica-oil-can-and-carrier/ just in case.

 

Army cans are repro'd, I bought mine on ebay. Pretty good quality. Its this or a 50's glass jar I bought in Colorado when I was there a few years ago.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/17551448...MIy_7s89f6_wIVSonVCh0AzgccEAQYByABEgLXK_D_BwE

 

BLACK LABLE of course !

 

Used a Newcastle Brown bottle zip tied to the grill shell on my last jalopy. Fit the rusty brown fluid perfectly...

 

Not at all,
installed about a year ago, prolly at least 1000 miles

 

<<<<< MOON tank If I am carrying it I am making it do a job

 

Last time I did MD 2020 I went to a party with a couple of 1%er clubs out of Kansas City. I don't remember much of the party. I don't remember the 45 mile trip home but my bike made it home with me. My little brother said I was just standing at the front door with my head handing down @ 2:00 AM

Never again. LOL

 

What I really like about my WWII canteen overflow tank, is that it comes with a coup that serves as a bracket.
Or - if you really want to go fancy, bolt the canvas cover with 2 self tapping screws at the inner fender and use this as a holder.

 

I use the Moon Tank on the front of my sedan as a recovery tank.

 

Not a bottle, something I made.

 

Hi... Excuse me! I'm no trying to hijack this thread, but since yesterday I was PM you with some inquiries about some plans!

 

Nothing very creative, just a generic aluminum recovery tank…

 

No mailing outside the USA. Sorry

 

No problem! I have an address in Miami. Please check the message in the PM.