coolant recovery tank

54Hollywood

Hi everyone,

Recently purchased a new radiator for our '54 Hornet and I would like to install a coolant recovery tank.  Any suggestions or preferences about what you like; aluminum, stainless, brands, etc?  Thanks.

Tim in WI

RichardD

just go to auto parts store and get the plastic one. Believe you have to have the round thin rubber gasket that goes in the radiator cap for this to work, if my memory serves me, and it hasn't been lately. I mounted mine on the rt side as shown.

54Hollywood

Thanks Richard.  I have used the universal plastic tanks before but in this case I was thinking about a metal tank.  Anyone with a recommendation for one of those?  Thanks.

Tim in WI

Park_W

Much easier to check the level with a plastic one.

Lee ODell

Tim
My recommendation, buy the one you like best. They all do the same job.
Lee O'Dell

RichardD

Look at www.jegs.com or www.summitracing.com

GrimGreaser

Empty bottle of Jack Daniels?  Maybe that's just me...

54Hollywood

Thanks guys.  I'll start the search but I think I'll leave the bottle of Jack for the windshield washers...after I've thoroughly tested the contents for quality.  

Tim

Lee ODell

Tim

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Antique-Car-or-Truck-13-INCH-Overflow-Tank-catch-can-resto-mod-street-rod-parts-/271974418920?fits=Make:Hudson

airbrushguy

Tim

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Antique-Car-or-Truck-13-INCH-Overflow-Tank-catch-can-resto-mod-street-rod-parts-
/271974418920?fits=Make%3AHudson

That's a good price on that piece, I've used these on many of my cars, work well.

54Hollywood

Lee and ABG,

Looks like a possibility.  Thanks for the info.

Tim