Washer bottles.

[PaulJL]

My washer bottle is missing its lid and doesnt fit now due to the ducting so I'm looking at replacing it with something else. What has everybody used if not the original bottles?

 

[S0updragon]

I had to replace mine. I will have to take a picture next week when I visit mine. Got a rectangular bottle with a screw lid. Put a hole in the side for pipe with rubber grommet and works a treat. It lays on it’s side on a non slip mat in glove box bit I think it was a fuel mix bottle so it’s not that big though (about a litre)

 

[Panky]

An empty Jack Daniels bottle - or whatever your favourite tipple is

 

[renaultvation]

Back in the 60s we had a washer bag, not a bottle, which was fixed on the nearside in front of the door. A quick look on Google and it appears that they are still available.

 

[jimberlake]

Just rifle round the hospital bins for a colostomy bag, strong and has the tubes already connected

 

[S0updragon]

And unlikely to freeze.

 

[BC Sunshine]

Jimberlake.. I’m hoping you meant IV bag, not colostomy....?

 

[jimberlake]

Afraid not

 

[BC Sunshine]

i am intrigued!

 

[PaulJL]

I've ordered a custom made aluminium one from Tim..

 

[BC Sunshine]

I’ve looked through a lot of Commer cab photos, and pretty much everyone has a different type of washer bottle. I’m guessing they become brittle with time and leak or break. What was the original like?

 

[jimberlake]

Mines a little like a drinks bottle but tougher plastic, sits in a metal cradle you slide the bottle out of the top of. It’s old but not sure if original. Can see it if zoom to bottom left

 

[PaulJL]

Those are still a available on ebay

 

[jimberlake]

Thanks Paul, never realised, so mine definitely isn’t original just a bit dirty, looks ok though.

Tudor Washer Bottle and washer Pump for Classic and KIT Cars | eBay

This is a new Tudor washer bottle a. 1 X Tudor 12 Volt washer pump. 2 X Tudor Logo.

www.ebay.co.uk

 

[BC Sunshine]

Well!
Finally found the source of the highly annoying rattle..
This very crude bracket for the reservoir!
Bottle cleaned up pretty well - it’s got some rust stains that I can’t persuade out.
I somehow doubt the bottle is original - it’s made in France according to the top.

 

[Panky]

Not original but looks fine, very similar to the one in Harvey. The bracket your bracket is hanging from is for the bag type reservoir but the one you have holds more liquid so I think I'd stick with that if you can sort the rattle out.

 

[PaulJL]

Ta daa. Sent tim a scribble and he made this. Awesome job.