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Old Jan 28, 2013 | 05:42 PM
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Aluminum Overflow Radiator Tank



Needed one of these and had the time & materials to make it so I said why not. I think it turned out pretty good. I still have to round off the edges and polish it. Enjoy!
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Old Jan 31, 2013 | 04:31 PM
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Re: Aluminum Overflow Radiator Tank

Looks nice, but Id swap the copper plug on top for an actual cap like this
http://www.ebay.com/itm/APS-Aluminum...sories&vxp=mtr

Using one on my fabricated intercooler tank and intercooler fill bottle (mid fuel rail) with good results
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Old Feb 4, 2013 | 12:21 PM
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Re: Aluminum Overflow Radiator Tank

Looks good man-very nice job on that.
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Old Feb 4, 2013 | 01:51 PM
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Re: Aluminum Overflow Radiator Tank

Pocket, do you have drawings or plans for that large dr. side tank?
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Old Feb 15, 2013 | 07:12 AM
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Re: Aluminum Overflow Radiator Tank

Not really, made cardboard templates, cut it out, hit it on the brake and welded it up
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