330 GTC overflow tank

[enio45]

Does anyone have a pic of the overflow tank mounting bracket for the gtc? THe one on my customer car looks to be a home made strap.

ALso - the mounting position is on the right side of the lower grill - i assume that is correct due to the double bumps on the lower valance panel?

Thanks for the advise

[tyang]

Does anyone have a pic of the overflow tank mounting bracket for the gtc? THe one on my customer car looks to be a home made strap.

ALso - the mounting position is on the right side of the lower grill - i assume that is correct due to the double bumps on the lower valance panel?

Thanks for the advise

Hi Ed,

I seem to recall on a GTC there are mounting points pop riveted to the lower valence that receives the overflow tank bracket. I'm expecting a GTC at the shop today, and if I get a chance, I'll take a picture.

Tom

[Steve Meltzer]

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Ed, I shot these from my GTC this AM. I don't know if this factory correct and my apologies for the fuzzy, unfocused shot from below...looks like I did finish that last martini! Do you like the oriental carpet? steve

[Steve Meltzer]

Oh yeah, Ed, my overflow tank sits dead in the middle. You get that sense from one of the photos. s

[enio45]

Steve, do you that car in the living room !!

I see it mounted in the middle, not sure i can tell the mounting yet. Let me see what Tom provides and thank you for the pic.

[Steve Meltzer]

looks to me like a right angled strap, bolted down on either side. Doesn't really appear to be that robust, but it does the job. Certainly not over-engineered. That carpet had so much cat pee it finally got relegated to the garage! s

[enio45]

then it may be simular to the 330 GT tank hold down - a strap that is bolted on each side to the lower valance....i would think so - ?

[Steve Meltzer]

I think so, too. But don't forget the OEM carpet! s

[tyang]

Unfortunately, the GTC did not arrive yesterday, and by the time it does, I'll be on my way to Wisconsin. I'm sure I'll see a couple of GTCs out there, and I'll try to take some pictures.

Tom

[Jim Wickstead]

The GTC overflow tank is located in the center and is held down by a sheet metal strap bolted to the attachment fitting. I have the grill out of my car (1968) and photographed it for clarity. It's possible that this location may vary. Let's see if I can upload the shots.

Jim W.

[Steve Meltzer]

Jim, your car is so gorgeous. Makes me feel embarrassed that I posted the pictures I did...glad now that they were fuzzy, so there'll be some doubt as to the
car's esthetics. s

[Jim Wickstead]

Steve, thanks for the compliment, but to be fair, I have had the car apart for 4 years with the drive train out and suspension removed. I have spent hours and hours cleaning, fixing and detailing so it would be as close to original as possible. In 1986 I totally restored the car so this was just a "midlife freshing up". When you have the time, equipment and willingness to do it yourself, you can dictate the results. Unfortunately, to do these cars right, they need to come apart first. but once done right, it's just a matter of ongoing maintenace to keep them fresh. Cosmetics are just one person's choice. Your car is just fine. Enjoy it.

Jim

[enio45]

Looks like my customer car is missing the tank stands and the correct strap as in Jim's pic....unless, as jim stated they moved the tank moutning.

If it had the tank stands, then the overflow tank strap u would think would be the same for the gt and the gtc which i have an original str

My orig strap has a raised area across the top of it. If i can get a small size pic, ill post it.

[Jim Wickstead]

Ed,

PF was pretty consistent and I suspect the tank was always located in the center. the tank stand was riveted to the lower body panel. Possibly this was lost during some body work event. The GTC strap often had a foam pad adhered to the underside where it contacted the overflow tank.

I don't know if you are aware but there is a cover that fits under the radiator attaching the the lower front body work with 4 bolts. If you notice the front chassis underside, there are two straps near the radiator mounts that connect with spacers to the back of this cover. This part is often missing since it's prone to curb damage. I think Tom has a link and better description.

What is the serial number of the car you're working on?

Jim

[tyang]

Ed,

PF was pretty consistent and I suspect the tank was always located in the center. the tank stand was riveted to the lower body panel. Possibly this was lost during some body work event. The GTC strap often had a foam pad adhered to the underside where it contacted the overflow tank.

I don't know if you are aware but there is a cover that fits under the radiator attaching the the lower front body work with 4 bolts. If you notice the front chassis underside, there are two straps near the radiator mounts that connect with spacers to the back of this cover. This part is often missing since it's prone to curb damage. I think Tom has a link and better description.

What is the serial number of the car you're working on?

Jim

I also have this cover in a correct fiberglass reproduction.

Tom