Gauging interest - Overflow tank

***CPWire*** · 10-30-2009, 10:21 AM

So I put together a truck here to tinker with, and What we have always done in the past is cut the original tank, and epoxy a plate on it to seal it so it clears the high mount A/C.

Since this isn't a customer's truck, I had some time to work on some other ideas. So we made this aluminum overflow that clears the high mount compressor, it has tabs to hold the computer bracket in place, and bolts to the fender like factory. It holds about 3/4 of a gallon.

We are thinking a price of around $175, but I wanted to see what you guys think. This was the first version, and it uses the stock hoses from the stock overflow too.

ls1s10onair · 10-30-2009, 10:38 AM

when can i buy one? im ready now lol

turbobandit · 10-30-2009, 11:08 AM

I like it! OEM bolt in application!? awesome.

The only thing i'd think of adding would be a level indicator on the side (like the catch can's have)

But that would push the price up huh?

Looks good jared!

Petro · 10-30-2009, 12:04 PM

I'd use a different Cap but other than that I like it...

yz85608 · 10-30-2009, 12:13 PM

it would be really nice if we could get a polished tank and computer combo, or a black option

***CPWire*** · 10-30-2009, 01:09 PM

The cap was originally anodized black and said moroso on it, so we sandblasted it off. For any further tanks, we will get a plain cap. This one was something we could get quick.

I am going to see how much to have the tank powder coated also. That was another thought we had.

ls1s10onair · 10-30-2009, 01:13 PM

so............................ when can i buy one?

***CPWire*** · 10-30-2009, 01:32 PM

Don't know, this was the first, we will see about a second.
May make a few changes, still working on the price exactly, but I think we can stick to around $175... I hope.

ls1s10onair · 10-30-2009, 01:37 PM

ok cool.... ive been waiting for this lol

**platour22** · 10-30-2009, 01:40 PM

im down to get one

***CPWire*** · 10-30-2009, 02:02 PM

Looks like about $35 more to powder coat.

ls1s10onair · 10-30-2009, 02:03 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by CPWire

Looks like about $35 more to powder coat.

thats not bad at all..... this is exciting lol..... i want the first one

***CPWire*** · 10-30-2009, 02:07 PM

Okay, we will get another one put together with the changes we want to make, I'll get pictures up for everyone to see, and I'll put your name on it.

ls1s10onair · 10-30-2009, 02:36 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by CPWire

Okay, we will get another one put together with the changes we want to make, I'll get pictures up for everyone to see, and I'll put your name on it.

Awesome, thanks Jared!

Gutling · 10-30-2009, 06:27 PM

I want one too lol, more than willing to pay now if it would entice you into making them.

Barry · 10-31-2009, 03:21 PM

Price is $50 to high IMO but looks and functions great none the less. Good luck on the new product. I wish you would re-release the long tube headers....now there's an item you could demand any price for.

-Barry

ls1s10onair · 10-31-2009, 05:53 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Barry

Price is $50 to high IMO but looks and functions great none the less. Good luck on the new product. I wish you would re-release the long tube headers....now there's an item you could demand any price for.

-Barry

it is a little pricey, but the quality of the parts that Jared sells is worth the cost

**NCRides** · 10-31-2009, 06:09 PM

I like it but how about us old timers?

CODE4LS1 · 10-31-2009, 10:42 PM

I would rock one for my truck for sure. It'll make it that much easier to pull the trigger on the high A/C system. Good work man.

v8power · 10-31-2009, 10:57 PM

Idea ! Make on for a first gen that accepts the pcm/bracket like the 2 gens. I might buy one then if it looks purdy(southern for "pretty")

v8power · 10-31-2009, 11:03 PM

You can also buy a can of spray on bedliner . It works good after 3 coats or so. Makes it look like plastic. But grind all the welds down first.

01cherryreds10 · 11-01-2009, 04:16 AM

Personally I think the price is too high like posted above. Good product probably but the times the way they are, people would probably go to Autozone and get some cheap one or take one from a scrapyard. Don't get me wrong though, you cannot put a price on OEM fitting aftermarket parts. If I had an LS engine with your AC setup, I'd probably buy one.

***CPWire*** · 11-01-2009, 07:04 AM

I looked around Summit and Jegs, and saw similar tanks made for Mustangs and stuff ranging from $150 to $300, so I think the pricing is reasonable after talking my sheetmetal guy out of wanting to go with the $300 side.

I didn't think about the square body trucks, I will look in to that next.

mknight759 · 11-01-2009, 07:34 AM

Jared you can put me down for one

01cherryreds10 · 11-01-2009, 12:36 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by CPWire

I looked around Summit and Jegs, and saw similar tanks made for Mustangs and stuff ranging from $150 to $300, so I think the pricing is reasonable after talking my sheetmetal guy out of wanting to go with the $300 side.

I didn't think about the square body trucks, I will look in to that next.

Well hey that explains the price then. Are you guys going to premake them or take orders and make them by the order?

art · 11-02-2009, 09:55 AM

Well, I'm waiting then. usually there is some kind of discount or special when a new item comes out of CPW. then I can just get everything at once

***CPWire*** · 11-02-2009, 10:03 AM

I guess I could make the price $250, and say there is a s10forum special at $175.

art · 11-02-2009, 10:09 AM

well umm...

***CPWire*** · 11-02-2009, 10:24 AM

AmericanMuscle · 11-02-2009, 10:45 AM

looks awsome, I had been wanting to fab one up and brush it to match my engine bay. dont put me down for one but I would say to make a few.

mknight759 · 11-04-2009, 08:39 AM

Jared are you gonna be taking orders for these anytime soon or you just probing around trying to deciede on something my coolant tank leaving a blood trail.

***CPWire*** · 11-04-2009, 08:50 AM

I think we are ready to start taking orders.
I just ordered the caps for my welder, once they are in, we can get some finished up.
If you want to call, email, or PM with your info, I can get you down for 1.
Also, let me know if you want it powdercoated or not.

yz85608 · 11-04-2009, 09:55 AM

any news if they can be polished, along with the pcm?

***CPWire*** · 11-04-2009, 10:00 AM

I'm sure they can, I didn't ask about that. But you can take the case of the PCM and do whatever you wanted with it.

ls1s10onair · 11-04-2009, 11:47 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by CPWire

I'm sure they can, I didn't ask about that. But you can take the case of the PCM and do whatever you wanted with it.

well if so, ill take mine polished, thank you

mknight759 · 11-07-2009, 04:39 PM

Ordered mine thanks Jared

10-30-2009, 10:21 AM	#1
*CPWire* Makin Sparks Age: 31 Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,265 Location: Hudson, Florida User is: OffLine	Gauging interest - Overflow tank So I put together a truck here to tinker with, and What we have always done in the past is cut the original tank, and epoxy a plate on it to seal it so it clears the high mount A/C. Since this isn't a customer's truck, I had some time to work on some other ideas. So we made this aluminum overflow that clears the high mount compressor, it has tabs to hold the computer bracket in place, and bolts to the fender like factory. It holds about 3/4 of a gallon. We are thinking a price of around $175, but I wanted to see what you guys think. This was the first version, and it uses the stock hoses from the stock overflow too.
	[Reply w/Quote]

10-30-2009, 10:38 AM	#2
ls1s10onair Local Tech Age: 27 Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 3,488 Location: westwood, nj User is: OffLine	Re: Gauging interest - Overflow tank when can i buy one? im ready now lol
	[Reply w/Quote]

10-30-2009, 11:08 AM	#3
turbobandit Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 393 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Gauging interest - Overflow tank I like it! OEM bolt in application!? awesome. The only thing i'd think of adding would be a level indicator on the side (like the catch can's have) But that would push the price up huh? Looks good jared!
	[Reply w/Quote]

10-30-2009, 12:04 PM	#4
Petro Killing Time Age: 25 Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 3,006 Location: Sadr City , Iraq User is: OffLine	Re: Gauging interest - Overflow tank I'd use a different Cap but other than that I like it...
	[Reply w/Quote]

10-30-2009, 12:13 PM	#5
yz85608 Blue-X Age: 19 Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 619 Location: User is: Online	Re: Gauging interest - Overflow tank it would be really nice if we could get a polished tank and computer combo, or a black option
	[Reply w/Quote]

10-30-2009, 01:09 PM	#6
*CPWire* Makin Sparks Age: 31 Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,265 Location: Hudson, Florida User is: OffLine	Re: Gauging interest - Overflow tank The cap was originally anodized black and said moroso on it, so we sandblasted it off. For any further tanks, we will get a plain cap. This one was something we could get quick. I am going to see how much to have the tank powder coated also. That was another thought we had.
	[Reply w/Quote]

10-30-2009, 01:13 PM	#7
ls1s10onair Local Tech Age: 27 Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 3,488 Location: westwood, nj User is: OffLine	Re: Gauging interest - Overflow tank so............................ when can i buy one?
	[Reply w/Quote]

10-30-2009, 01:32 PM	#8
*CPWire* Makin Sparks Age: 31 Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,265 Location: Hudson, Florida User is: OffLine	Re: Gauging interest - Overflow tank Don't know, this was the first, we will see about a second. May make a few changes, still working on the price exactly, but I think we can stick to around $175... I hope.
	[Reply w/Quote]

10-30-2009, 01:37 PM	#9
ls1s10onair Local Tech Age: 27 Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 3,488 Location: westwood, nj User is: OffLine	Re: Gauging interest - Overflow tank ok cool.... ive been waiting for this lol
	[Reply w/Quote]

10-30-2009, 01:40 PM	#10
platour22 no more blazer Age: 29 Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 2,287 Location: Prattville, AL User is: OffLine	Re: Gauging interest - Overflow tank im down to get one
	[Reply w/Quote]

10-30-2009, 02:02 PM	#11
*CPWire* Makin Sparks Age: 31 Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,265 Location: Hudson, Florida User is: OffLine	Re: Gauging interest - Overflow tank Looks like about $35 more to powder coat.
	[Reply w/Quote]

10-30-2009, 02:03 PM	#12
ls1s10onair Local Tech Age: 27 Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 3,488 Location: westwood, nj User is: OffLine	Re: Gauging interest - Overflow tank Quote: Originally Posted by CPWire Looks like about $35 more to powder coat. thats not bad at all..... this is exciting lol..... i want the first one
	[Reply w/Quote]

10-30-2009, 02:07 PM	#13
*CPWire* Makin Sparks Age: 31 Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,265 Location: Hudson, Florida User is: OffLine	Re: Gauging interest - Overflow tank Okay, we will get another one put together with the changes we want to make, I'll get pictures up for everyone to see, and I'll put your name on it.
	[Reply w/Quote]

10-30-2009, 02:36 PM	#14
ls1s10onair Local Tech Age: 27 Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 3,488 Location: westwood, nj User is: OffLine	Re: Gauging interest - Overflow tank Quote: Originally Posted by CPWire Okay, we will get another one put together with the changes we want to make, I'll get pictures up for everyone to see, and I'll put your name on it. Awesome, thanks Jared!
	[Reply w/Quote]

10-30-2009, 06:27 PM	#15
Gutling Registered User Age: 27 Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 889 Location: Claxton, GA User is: OffLine	Re: Gauging interest - Overflow tank I want one too lol, more than willing to pay now if it would entice you into making them.
	[Reply w/Quote]

10-31-2009, 03:21 PM	#16
Barry Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 113 Location: near Ft. Wayne, IN. User is: OffLine	Re: Gauging interest - Overflow tank Price is $50 to high IMO but looks and functions great none the less. Good luck on the new product. I wish you would re-release the long tube headers....now there's an item you could demand any price for. -Barry
	[Reply w/Quote]

10-31-2009, 05:53 PM	#17
ls1s10onair Local Tech Age: 27 Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 3,488 Location: westwood, nj User is: OffLine	Re: Gauging interest - Overflow tank Quote: Originally Posted by Barry Price is $50 to high IMO but looks and functions great none the less. Good luck on the new product. I wish you would re-release the long tube headers....now there's an item you could demand any price for. -Barry it is a little pricey, but the quality of the parts that Jared sells is worth the cost
	[Reply w/Quote]

10-31-2009, 06:09 PM	#18
NCRides Senior Member Age: 53 Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 360 Location: Amesbury Mass User is: OffLine	Re: Gauging interest - Overflow tank I like it but how about us old timers?
	[Reply w/Quote]

10-31-2009, 10:42 PM	#19
CODE4LS1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 517 Location: Issaquah, WA User is: OffLine	Re: Gauging interest - Overflow tank I would rock one for my truck for sure. It'll make it that much easier to pull the trigger on the high A/C system. Good work man.
	[Reply w/Quote]

10-31-2009, 10:57 PM	#20
v8power Toy Fabricator Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 590 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Gauging interest - Overflow tank Idea ! Make on for a first gen that accepts the pcm/bracket like the 2 gens. I might buy one then if it looks purdy(southern for "pretty") Last edited by v8power : 10-31-2009 at 10:58 PM.
	[Reply w/Quote]

10-31-2009, 11:03 PM	#21
v8power Toy Fabricator Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 590 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Gauging interest - Overflow tank You can also buy a can of spray on bedliner . It works good after 3 coats or so. Makes it look like plastic. But grind all the welds down first.
	[Reply w/Quote]

11-01-2009, 04:16 AM	#22
01cherryreds10 Tim loves his doritos Age: 19 Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 6,234 Location: Illinois User is: OffLine	Re: Gauging interest - Overflow tank Personally I think the price is too high like posted above. Good product probably but the times the way they are, people would probably go to Autozone and get some cheap one or take one from a scrapyard. Don't get me wrong though, you cannot put a price on OEM fitting aftermarket parts. If I had an LS engine with your AC setup, I'd probably buy one.
	[Reply w/Quote]

11-01-2009, 07:04 AM	#23
*CPWire* Makin Sparks Age: 31 Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,265 Location: Hudson, Florida User is: OffLine	Re: Gauging interest - Overflow tank I looked around Summit and Jegs, and saw similar tanks made for Mustangs and stuff ranging from $150 to $300, so I think the pricing is reasonable after talking my sheetmetal guy out of wanting to go with the $300 side. I didn't think about the square body trucks, I will look in to that next.
	[Reply w/Quote]

11-01-2009, 07:34 AM	#24
mknight759 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 320 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Gauging interest - Overflow tank Jared you can put me down for one
	[Reply w/Quote]

11-01-2009, 12:36 PM	#25
01cherryreds10 Tim loves his doritos Age: 19 Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 6,234 Location: Illinois User is: OffLine	Re: Gauging interest - Overflow tank Quote: Originally Posted by CPWire I looked around Summit and Jegs, and saw similar tanks made for Mustangs and stuff ranging from $150 to $300, so I think the pricing is reasonable after talking my sheetmetal guy out of wanting to go with the $300 side. I didn't think about the square body trucks, I will look in to that next. Well hey that explains the price then. Are you guys going to premake them or take orders and make them by the order?
	[Reply w/Quote]

11-02-2009, 09:55 AM	#26
art (.)(.) Age: 29 Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 402 Location: lafayette, In User is: OffLine	Re: Gauging interest - Overflow tank Well, I'm waiting then. usually there is some kind of discount or special when a new item comes out of CPW. then I can just get everything at once
	[Reply w/Quote]

11-02-2009, 10:03 AM	#27
*CPWire* Makin Sparks Age: 31 Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,265 Location: Hudson, Florida User is: OffLine	Re: Gauging interest - Overflow tank I guess I could make the price $250, and say there is a s10forum special at $175.
	[Reply w/Quote]

11-02-2009, 10:09 AM	#28
art (.)(.) Age: 29 Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 402 Location: lafayette, In User is: OffLine	Re: Gauging interest - Overflow tank well umm...
	[Reply w/Quote]

11-02-2009, 10:24 AM	#29
*CPWire* Makin Sparks Age: 31 Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,265 Location: Hudson, Florida User is: OffLine	Re: Gauging interest - Overflow tank
	[Reply w/Quote]

11-02-2009, 10:45 AM	#30
AmericanMuscle its just greg Age: 23 Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,658 Location: az User is: OffLine	Re: Gauging interest - Overflow tank looks awsome, I had been wanting to fab one up and brush it to match my engine bay. dont put me down for one but I would say to make a few.
	[Reply w/Quote]

11-04-2009, 08:39 AM	#31
mknight759 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 320 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Gauging interest - Overflow tank Jared are you gonna be taking orders for these anytime soon or you just probing around trying to deciede on something my coolant tank leaving a blood trail.
	[Reply w/Quote]

11-04-2009, 08:50 AM	#32
*CPWire* Makin Sparks Age: 31 Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,265 Location: Hudson, Florida User is: OffLine	Re: Gauging interest - Overflow tank I think we are ready to start taking orders. I just ordered the caps for my welder, once they are in, we can get some finished up. If you want to call, email, or PM with your info, I can get you down for 1. Also, let me know if you want it powdercoated or not.
	[Reply w/Quote]

11-04-2009, 09:55 AM	#33
yz85608 Blue-X Age: 19 Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 619 Location: User is: Online	Re: Gauging interest - Overflow tank any news if they can be polished, along with the pcm?
	[Reply w/Quote]

11-04-2009, 10:00 AM	#34
*CPWire* Makin Sparks Age: 31 Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,265 Location: Hudson, Florida User is: OffLine	Re: Gauging interest - Overflow tank I'm sure they can, I didn't ask about that. But you can take the case of the PCM and do whatever you wanted with it.
	[Reply w/Quote]

11-04-2009, 11:47 AM	#35
ls1s10onair Local Tech Age: 27 Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 3,488 Location: westwood, nj User is: OffLine	Re: Gauging interest - Overflow tank Quote: Originally Posted by CPWire I'm sure they can, I didn't ask about that. But you can take the case of the PCM and do whatever you wanted with it. well if so, ill take mine polished, thank you
	[Reply w/Quote]