63 washer reservior non a/c

[Edward J.]

What are washer reservior markings for the original reservior for 63 the JM doesn't seem to cover this. and the black cap on top what angle does the nipple point coming out of the top.Thanks, Ed

[Bob R.]

Re: 63 washer reservior non a/c

Ed,
I have an original reservoir I can bring it by and show it to you. I also have a repro. The repro is pretty close to the original but the font is slightly different in size.

[Edward J.]

Re: 63 washer reservior non a/c

Bob, does it read one pint, 2 pint, 3 pints?

[Bob R.]

Re: 63 washer reservior non a/c

I think it does I'll check it this evening when I get home. I know I compared it to the repro and all the markings where the same but the font size was a little different.

[John D.]

Re: 63 washer reservior non a/c

Edward, Not all 63 W/S caps are black. Some are a transparent brownish color. When you hold them up to the light you can see thru them.
My 9900 car has that cap. Very fragile part so it is. The tabs break off very easy on the transparent cap. Typcial black caps you see are not the same as real deal. Course you knew that.
The 63 water bottle is another neat item that is difficult to find. Sure you can buy a SR but to get the real deal will take some looking. Watch out for the yellowish ones in the fleas. Look for one that may have the letter S on the bottom seam, the font of course, etc.
Make sure you have the correct filter and also the correct W/S washer fluid. Should be green. All the companies are selling the green fluid today but the color isn't the same. Then there's the hose.
Have fun. JD

[Philip C.]

Re: 63 washer reservior non a/c

Edward, Not all 63 W/S caps are black. Some are a transparent brownish color. When you hold them up to the light you can see thru them.
My 9900 car has that cap. Very fragile part so it is. The tabs break off very easy on the transparent cap. Typcial black caps you see are not the same as real deal. Course you knew that.
The 63 water bottle is another neat item that is difficult to find. Sure you can buy a SR but to get the real deal will take some looking. Watch out for the yellowish ones in the fleas. Look for one that may have the letter S on the bottom seam, the font of course, etc.
Make sure you have the correct filter and also the correct W/S washer fluid. Should be green. All the companies are selling the green fluid today but the color isn't the same. Then there's the hose.
Have fun. JD

Hi John isnt the letter on the bottom a C Phil 8063

[Edward J.]

Re: 63 washer reservior non a/c

Edward, Not all 63 W/S caps are black. Some are a transparent brownish color. When you hold them up to the light you can see thru them.
My 9900 car has that cap. Very fragile part so it is. The tabs break off very easy on the transparent cap. Typcial black caps you see are not the same as real deal. Course you knew that.
The 63 water bottle is another neat item that is difficult to find. Sure you can buy a SR but to get the real deal will take some looking. Watch out for the yellowish ones in the fleas. Look for one that may have the letter S on the bottom seam, the font of course, etc.
Make sure you have the correct filter and also the correct W/S washer fluid. Should be green. All the companies are selling the green fluid today but the color isn't the same. Then there's the hose.
Have fun. JD

Guys thanks for the replys, I will look at the washer bottle I have to see if there are any markings on the bottom, mine does have a black cap, but not sure just how old it is, It is not fragile as you say so I would expect a replacement. however the bottle is aged and yellow, so I will take a look tonight.

[Edward J.]

Re: 63 washer reservior non a/c

JD, I took a look at my 63 washer bottle and the is a letter C stamped on the bottom, this may be a replacement?

[John D.]

Re: 63 washer reservior non a/c

Phil, Actually don't remember the correct letter now. Some judges really like the yellowish ones like in my 63, the LWC but for a show car that would be incorrect. One would expect to see an aged one in a bowtie car. But I like my old yellowish one anyway. Thanx, JD

[Philip C.]

Re: 63 washer reservior non a/c

JD, I took a look at my 63 washer bottle and the is a letter C stamped on the bottom, this may be a replacement?

Hi ED if you want to sell that old repro bottle give me a call. Phil 8063

[John D.]

Re: 63 washer reservior non a/c

Hi ED if you want to sell that old repro bottle give me a call. Phil 8063

Here's what I did with my original filthy really yellow w/s bottle. Ran it thru the diswasher a couple of times and it came out very nice. Not as Nice as NOS but very presentable.

Since I am a bachelor I can put car parts in the dishwasher without getting hollered at (no mo).
Tru putting your distributor caps in the dishwasher too. They come out nice.

Sorry about the wrong letter info on bottom of bottle. It's a "C". Course it doesn't really matter what the letter is because no one can see it.

[Sydney G.]

Re: 63 washer reservior non a/c

JD, I took a look at my 63 washer bottle and the is a letter C stamped on the bottom, this may be a replacement?

Hi Ed,

I checked my yellowish old bottle and it also has a 'C' on the bottom.
I don't think it's a replacement but I did lose a point or 2 during a chapter meet judging due to the yellow condition.

Syd

[John D.]

Re: 63 washer reservior non a/c

Hi Ed,

I checked my yellowish old bottle and it also has a 'C' on the bottom.
I don't think it's a replacement but I did lose a point or 2 during a chapter meet judging due to the yellow condition.

Syd

That's because it was a chapter meet. At the regionals if you go in with nice yellow water bottle guys like Jimmy Greg will go nuts over it. So will the tall blond.

[Jeff A.]

Re: 63 washer reservior non a/c

I ABSOLUTELY prefer a yellowed jug myself. IMO - looks so much more authentic.

The old original jugs have a C on the bottom. Are these being Reproduced?
No - I don't think so? The ones currently available are factory GM replacements.
Yes - these are still available through the GM dealers - only in limited stock as they are running low quickly.
Better get them while you still can.

The C really has no significance as you cant see it when installed - the bracket hides the marking -
until judges start removing it to look - it won't matter.

The hoses have ribs - more then a few different rib count and configurations of these.
Ive seen: 3 ribs - 2 ribs - 1 rib - fat ribs - thin ribs.
The only real constant is the thin wall design with the wide opening.

The older caps have no writing on top, and the bead does not go all the way along the edge of the pull tab.
Plenty of different underside makings - diamonds, stars, numbers. dashes...
All were being used with no other significance then simply batch markings or machine codes.

The cap changed in 1970 - the bead continued all the way for the beginning of the 70 model year - still no wording on top.
In the mid 80's the cap changed again to include molded writing on top - WASHER FLUID- - do not overfill -- or something like that?

The older brackets are different too, as the ones being made in the late 70's were more "universal" the bracket was a little angled on the bottom to allow for different configurations. again this may be overlooked during judging, but a careful judge could definitely spot it.