Author Topic: Do 70 models have coolant overflow bottles? (Read 9973 times)

MAXcuda · « **on:** December 25, 2009 - 06:19:55 PM »

Ive got a 70 Barracuda that used to be a 318, now a 340 with non-original radiator and no coolant overflow bottle. It tends to leave puddles of antifreeze on the garage floor. Did the 70 models come with a coolant overflow bottle? Year one sells a bottle but says its for 73-74 models (but will fit 70-71). I don't doubt it will fit, and will probably use it anyway, but just wondering what's "correct" for a 70 model 340 Cuda. Thanks.

Alaskan_TA · « **Reply #1 on:** December 25, 2009 - 06:25:38 PM »

No bottle.

72rtchallenger · « **Reply #2 on:** December 25, 2009 - 06:27:50 PM »

my 72 doesnt have one ,,but rarely even leaves a drop,,I dont think the 70-72 had any bottles but I could be wrong ,,

Aussie Challenger · « **Reply #3 on:** December 25, 2009 - 07:11:04 PM »

Coolant bottles allow that extra amount of coolant in the system, if you don't use one the radiator will find its own level slightly down so if you keep topping up radiator it will expel the extra leaving a puddle.

BIGSHCLUNK · « **Reply #4 on:** December 25, 2009 - 07:17:15 PM »

NIKKI was like an old harley... always marking her spot I added a small tank on some fabbed brackets .. works perfect!

73Chally · « **Reply #5 on:** December 25, 2009 - 07:42:45 PM »

If you ever want to take your car to a track you will need a bottle.

MAXcuda · « **Reply #6 on:** December 25, 2009 - 11:59:01 PM »

Thanks for the replies. I think I'll put one on anyway.

willard · « **Reply #7 on:** December 26, 2009 - 04:42:14 AM »

If your car always leaves a coolant spot check your radiator cap - if its ok, it shouldn't release the coolant until a 15+ lb pressure is built in the system (boiling radiator). I had the same problem due to a always open cap

67vertman · « **Reply #8 on:** December 27, 2009 - 01:43:54 PM »

Quote from: Alaskan_TA on December 25, 2009 - 06:25:38 PM

No bottle.

But at some time, someone add one to my 70 318, they did a poor job to.

BIGSHCLUNK · « **Reply #9 on:** December 27, 2009 - 02:56:13 PM »

I think mine looks allot more gooder

the_engineers · « **Reply #10 on:** December 27, 2009 - 04:41:12 PM »

I've got one I "imported" from a Ford Festiva shown here:
http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=61999.0

DoNotChallengeHer · « **Reply #11 on:** December 27, 2009 - 04:58:56 PM »

You can get one for Jegs http://www.jegs.com/p/JEGS/JEGS-Lightweight-Recirculating-Catch-Cans/1206373/10002/-1

ragtopdodge · « **Reply #12 on:** December 27, 2009 - 07:28:07 PM »

I like the factory looking 73-74 ones IMHO. May put one on the 'cuda someday.

http://img34.imageshack.us/img34/3210/dscf4809c.jpg

the_engineers · « **Reply #13 on:** December 27, 2009 - 08:29:50 PM »

Quote from: ragtopchally on December 27, 2009 - 07:28:07 PM

I like the factory looking 73-74 ones IMHO. May put one on the 'cuda someday.

Are they being repro'd? Otherwise, I'm guessing expensive...

DoNotChallengeHer · « **Reply #14 on:** December 27, 2009 - 08:43:27 PM »

http://www.rtspecialties.net/proddetail.asp?prod=1601015

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MAXcuda

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