Need "Cheap" 65 Mustang Raditor Overflow

BDK · May 23rd, 2011, 11:28 PM

OK after my almost completely new drive train put in I have spent waaayyy more than I had originally planned. So now I have to come up with cheaper alternatives to the standard to get this thing working right. SO every dollar counts. I'm looking for a cheaper radiator overflow set-up that doesn't have to be original, just needs to work right. I'm tired of my car puking all over my new engine

I'm open to any suggestions

ajzride · May 23rd, 2011, 11:40 PM

Define cheap? When I started looking for one I was hoping to spend about $15, but that turned out to be a pipe dream, so I wound up buying this one:

Mustangs Unlimited - The Premier Source for Mustang, Shelby and Cougar Parts and Accessories

It looks awesome, and was reasonably priced ($60).

If you want really cheap, stop by the junk yard and grab something that looks like it would fit in the fender well to the right of the radiator and tie-strap it in. The hook-ups are just two 3/8" hoses and some ring clamps, so just about any Ford overflow tank should work.

Countryboy_99 · May 23rd, 2011, 11:51 PM

I second the junk yard method. Heck, it doesn't even have to come out of a ford to work.

ajzride · May 24th, 2011, 12:21 AM

Originally Posted by Countryboy_99

I second the junk yard method. Heck, it doesn't even have to come out of a ford to work.

Yea, but how could you ever sleep at night knowing there was a ricer part under the hood of your american baby?

Countryboy_99 · May 24th, 2011, 12:28 AM

Knowing it cost me a fraction of what the cheapest new one cost and that it worked equally as well.

BDK · May 24th, 2011, 11:14 AM

Cool Thanks Gentleman. I have always been a fan of junk yards in the past, but Im trying to keep the engine compartment looking as new and neat as possible. I'll probably have to break down for a chrome one.

Countryboy_99 · May 24th, 2011, 04:20 PM

Well if you really want it to be chrome, you'll have to go that route. Otherwise you can just get a metal overflow out of a junkyard and then clean it up, paint, and/or polish it at home so it looks new.

chris66dad · May 24th, 2011, 10:41 PM

I bought my stainless steel tank from an ebay dealer for $26
2" X 17" STAINLESS SS RADIATOR OVERFLOW TANK 6074 | eBay
It is the same exact item MU is selling for twice the price

Other sizes:
http://stores.ebay.com/whiteperforma...=p4634.c0.m322

Pictures of the install in my 66:
Cooling

Countryboy_99 · May 24th, 2011, 11:47 PM

Good buy.

ajzride · May 25th, 2011, 12:44 AM

Wow, great deal on the overflow tank. I guess I need to quit being lazy and start shopping ebay, save myself some cash.

BDK · May 25th, 2011, 11:37 AM

Not a bad set-up at all. Thanks for sharing that!

May 23rd, 2011, 11:28 PM	#1
BDK Newbie 1965 Mustang Coupe No Idea Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 23 iTrader: 0 reviews	Need "Cheap" 65 Mustang Raditor Overflow OK after my almost completely new drive train put in I have spent waaayyy more than I had originally planned. So now I have to come up with cheaper alternatives to the standard to get this thing working right. SO every dollar counts. I'm looking for a cheaper radiator overflow set-up that doesn't have to be original, just needs to work right. I'm tired of my car puking all over my new engine I'm open to any suggestions

May 23rd, 2011, 11:51 PM	#3
Countryboy_99 Enthusiast '95 GT Was probably faster before I got it. Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Wichita, Kansas Posts: 861 iTrader: 0 reviews	I second the junk yard method. Heck, it doesn't even have to come out of a ford to work. __________________ Its red, long, and comes with an 8 foot bed attached. Wanna come play with it?

May 24th, 2011, 12:28 AM	#5
Countryboy_99 Enthusiast '95 GT Was probably faster before I got it. Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Wichita, Kansas Posts: 861 iTrader: 0 reviews	Knowing it cost me a fraction of what the cheapest new one cost and that it worked equally as well. __________________ Its red, long, and comes with an 8 foot bed attached. Wanna come play with it?

May 24th, 2011, 04:20 PM	#7
Countryboy_99 Enthusiast '95 GT Was probably faster before I got it. Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Wichita, Kansas Posts: 861 iTrader: 0 reviews	Well if you really want it to be chrome, you'll have to go that route. Otherwise you can just get a metal overflow out of a junkyard and then clean it up, paint, and/or polish it at home so it looks new. __________________ Its red, long, and comes with an 8 foot bed attached. Wanna come play with it?

May 24th, 2011, 10:41 PM	#8
chris66dad Newbie Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 41 iTrader: 0 reviews	I bought my stainless steel tank from an ebay dealer for $26 2" X 17" STAINLESS SS RADIATOR OVERFLOW TANK 6074 \| eBay It is the same exact item MU is selling for twice the price Other sizes: http://stores.ebay.com/whiteperforma...=p4634.c0.m322 Pictures of the install in my 66: Cooling __________________ http://chris66dad.tripod.com/ Father Son Restoration A code 66 coupe 289 4v, Roller Rockers, Electric fan Performer & 650 Edelbrock MSD ignition Tri Y into 2.25 Shelby side exhaust T5 conversion and 3.55 Trac Lok Hydraulic clutch CSRP Discs Last edited by chris66dad; May 24th, 2011 at 11:26 PM.

May 23rd, 2011, 11:40 PM	#2
ajzride Regular 1965 Mustang Coupe Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 483 iTrader: 0 reviews	Define cheap? When I started looking for one I was hoping to spend about $15, but that turned out to be a pipe dream, so I wound up buying this one: Mustangs Unlimited - The Premier Source for Mustang, Shelby and Cougar Parts and Accessories It looks awesome, and was reasonably priced ($60). If you want really cheap, stop by the junk yard and grab something that looks like it would fit in the fender well to the right of the radiator and tie-strap it in. The hook-ups are just two 3/8" hoses and some ring clamps, so just about any Ford overflow tank should work.

May 24th, 2011, 11:14 AM	#6
BDK Newbie 1965 Mustang Coupe No Idea Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 23 iTrader: 0 reviews	Cool Thanks Gentleman. I have always been a fan of junk yards in the past, but Im trying to keep the engine compartment looking as new and neat as possible. I'll probably have to break down for a chrome one.

May 24th, 2011, 11:47 PM	#9
Countryboy_99 Enthusiast '95 GT Was probably faster before I got it. Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Wichita, Kansas Posts: 861 iTrader: 0 reviews	Good buy. __________________ Its red, long, and comes with an 8 foot bed attached. Wanna come play with it?

May 25th, 2011, 12:44 AM	#10
ajzride Regular 1965 Mustang Coupe Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 483 iTrader: 0 reviews	Wow, great deal on the overflow tank. I guess I need to quit being lazy and start shopping ebay, save myself some cash.

May 25th, 2011, 11:37 AM	#11
BDK Newbie 1965 Mustang Coupe No Idea Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 23 iTrader: 0 reviews	Not a bad set-up at all. Thanks for sharing that!

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