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67slider, thanks for the write-up. It made things a lot easier when I did mine this weekend. I followed your parts list almost exactly, except I found my tank at a swap meet.
The only thing I am going to do different is I will be putting the fill nozzle in the bed with a trap door. http://i1318.photobucket.com/albums/...psf9606878.jpg http://i1318.photobucket.com/albums/...pse7f46c49.jpg |
Re: 69 Camaro Gas Tank Install
I ended up getting the tank but when I installed it on my truck it looked to be sitting too low for me. It just looked odd and didn't feel comfy with it sitting that low. I needed to put some square metal tube (2") since my truck has leaf springs so it would not hit the joint where the leaf springs connected to the frame. I think I am going to just sell the tank and get the boyd tanks that fit in the spare tank area. This would sit about 4 inches higher than the camaro tank would.
From looking at ekgguy's pics mine seems to sit a bit lower. |
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My tank sits right against the frame rails and is actually about 2 inches outside the rails on either side. I could see that if you had leaf springs, that it would probably hit the rear mounts or the springs themselves.
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Yup that's pretty much exactly what is happening. It is a couple of inches outside the rails and it hits the rear mounts. The spacer was needed to clear them. To me it seemed to sit too low but I guess this is to be expected with any tank that is underneath the bed.
You couldn't see the tank from the bumper but it is clearly visible from the side. I assume there won't be any issues with it sitting that low? Also probably other gas tanks would fit in a similar fashion unless I go a custom route which would end up being expensive. |
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Was there a reason for using the 2"x3" tubing instead of 2"x2"? I am guessing that the tank needed the 3" for clearance.
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Yeah. I mocked it all up with 1x1 pine boards to find out what height I needed. For my application the 2x3 worked best.
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I used 1x3 to properly locate the filler behind the license plate.
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If anyone is interested in doing this I have some of these gas tanks I will be parting with.
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Can I ask how you connect the 2 sections of fuel lines? That uses a union right? What about the connection to the tank and fuel pump, did you use fittings or rubber lines and clamps?
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I used a union to join the two lines. I used a short piece of rubber tubing from the tank to the hard line under the frame and a short piece from the end of the hard line to the pump. It allows a little flex without stressing the metal.
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Thanks for all the help and the great write up. I have ordered most of the parts I need and I am trying to put together a list of items to pick up at the auto parts store. I have never messed with fuel lines other than rubber ones so this will be a new experience for me.
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Has anyone used a Camaro tank on an AD? If so what sender did you use for the 0 - 30 ohm stock gauge?
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I realize this is old but here is a 67-68 Camaro tank in a AD truck. the difference in the tanks is 67-68 no neck 69 has a fill neck. this tank is for EFI
Either tank is a good under bed conversion for 67-72 trucks and AD trucks |
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sorry if this is a silly question, but are there different senders? does a stock sender for a camaro work for this application?
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67Slider, great information. Thanks for sharing!
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