Radiator overflow bottles 73-4 B's

[Sputnik]

Should have made notes at the last show I was at. Is there a difference between small block and big block overflow bottles in 73-4 ? A buddy of mine has a 73 RR 400 and mine's a 73 340 car ... we're both missing overflow bottles and researching but I'm seeing different styles for 73-4 while browsing. Was the metal bracket used on all cars ? I've been told there's a style that doesn't use the bracket, just a clip ....... dunno.

 

[Sputnik]

Bueller ?

 

[waygun]

ANYONE?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dxPVyieptwA&NR=1

 

[waygun]

Seriously,I am interested in this as well.
I need to get rid of the Volvo bottle the last owner jerry rigged in there...

 

[Sputnik]

Doesn't appear anyone here is certain - I found one from a 73 Satellite, the guy emailed me a picture, but it looks nothing like the setup in the Year One catalog. My buddy with the 400 car says it's not right, but the guy swears he pulled from a 73 Sat. I'd like to buy it if it's right for my car (small block) but still ain't certain ...... hard to believe no one's chimed in yet...............

 

[MRHWS]

I'll have to go out and check both of mine. I know the bottles are the same on both, not sure of the bracket, but they are both big blocks. I also have one I removed from a '74 small block Satellite, but I don't remember any bracket.

 

[Sputnik]

Appreciate it if you get a chance ...... here's the Year One page with the bottle and bracket (scroll down) :

http://www.yearone.com/serverfiles/fbshopmain2.asp?input=bottle&SM=1&SC=1

Should have done my research while at the Garlits show, wasn't thinking.

 

[RonP]

Not sure if this helps, but here is a 73 original SB car and I am sure that bottle is factory. Can't see it all, but you get the point.

 

[ssok]

My 73 RR 400 has a similar looking bottle but I believe the line comes in from the bottom of the bottle.

Ill take a pic when I can, but it might be awhile...

 

[Sputnik]

Well, now I've seen three styles ........ I just noticed the one Year one sells says "not correct for 71-74 B bodies, but will fit......that doesn't help matters.

 

[74Satellite]

If i can find the camera ill take a picture of the one in my '74 I know 100% its original. Only thing is its a slant six car but pretty sure it doesnt matter. Ive seen a few washer bottles on ebay in the last few months should be able to find one. just do a search for mopar b body

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1973...r_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item56389319df

heres one that looks exactly like the one thats in my '74

 

[74Satellite]

oops you want overflow bottle...

let me see what I can find...sorry didnt read it correctly

 

[MRHWS]

I'll get a better pic later today, but this is the bottle in my '74 big block. You can have the one I pulled from the '73 Satellite. It's not pretty, but it's cleaned out and not cracked. Also, there is no bracket on the bottle, but there is a circular bracket on the charcoal cannister that has a flange that attaches to the overflow bottle.

 

[Sputnik]

That would be cool ..... I'm in no rush but it may come in handy down the road - what would be the best way for me to pick it up ? I'm in World Golf area so the O.P. ain't too far.

 

[MRHWS]

I always go to the 2nd saturday show at Food Lion in Fruit Cove. Of course, that was last week. I can bring it on 2/12, just let me know a day or so before, so I can dig it out. Gotta move some Chargers to get to my parts.

 

[Sputnik]

That'll work - I'll send you a PM a few days prior.

 

[MRHWS]

Good deal. I think I have the cap with hoses and bolts in a ziplock bag too. Here are a couple different angles of the mounting.

and the reason I have to move the Chargers. The '73 is 2" away from the shelving on the right. I really need a bigger garage.

 

[scotts74birds]

When working under the hood, it must suck to walk through the house just to get something out of the trunk!

 

[MRHWS]

I get thru to the left of the '74, but it's a tight squeeze to get by the front bumper. In November, I inherited my father-in-laws tools and it was 10x what I already had. There are 3 floor jacks, 6 jack stands and 2 creepers hidden under the '73.

 

[Kernel Sanders]

Mines the same as your MRHWS except I dont have the canister (removed by previous owner)