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69sinker · 12-20-2012, 06:05 PM

I've been working on my 69 2wd lwb, I'm using an 02 camaro for a donor car(5.7 ls1 4l60e)removed truck bed and ready to install tank from camaro, anyone else done this or lead me to a build thread? Thanks Dave
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1970 C10 MJW · 12-21-2012, 01:16 AM

i am going to be doing this conversion too, this guy here did it and it seemed to work pretty well here is a link to the build, lots of good ls engine stuff in here too...
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=247215&page=5

hope this helps, i know it helped me

69sinker · 12-22-2012, 09:24 PM

Thanks for the link. I mounted my tank today,removed rear most cross member,cut 1 1/2" off bottom frame rail ( both sides),put a piece of 3/8 hose on frame rails to keep tank from rubbing ,made tank brackets from 1"x 1/8" aluminum and put camper shell foam tape on it for padding. Worked out well I think, you just have to be sure and keep top of tank below frame rails for bed clearance.
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1970 C10 MJW · 12-26-2012, 10:45 AM

can i ask you how low does it stick down? will it be easily visible from behind the truck?

69sinker · 12-26-2012, 10:21 PM

I'll try and get a pic tomorrow but I'm sure it will be visible from the back.
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1970 C10 MJW · 01-17-2013, 10:12 AM

awesome looking 69 sinker what are you thinking about doing for a fuel filler?

69sinker · 01-17-2013, 12:31 PM

I've got to put the bed back on to see, but probably stake pocket or just make a housing inside the bedside.I have seen some guys are using rear marker light made into a fuel door.
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1970 C10 MJW · 02-06-2013, 02:46 PM

hey sinker, what are you going to do for your fuel gauge?

69sinker · 02-06-2013, 05:25 PM

I used the 02 cluster.
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**dec010974** · 02-07-2013, 08:33 PM

hello 69sinker. ive always liked the idea of making things from a practical standpoint rather than throwing dollars at these projects. any way im down for using the camaro tank, but im more interested in how youll get all the guages to work with that cluster. spill the beans please. will i need to pull the brain box with that cluster? show me the way. clark.

69sinker · 02-07-2013, 10:13 PM

The cluster gets most of It's info from the serial data wire, I'll look through my notes and.copy it to you.
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**dec010974** · 02-07-2013, 10:51 PM

does this means that info such as temperature, oil pressure fue level will come from the pcm? my set up is carbed,

68GMCCustom · 02-08-2013, 07:17 PM

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does this means that info such as temperature, oil pressure fue level will come from the pcm? my set up is carbed,

carb'd - then you'll need sensors for your gauges.

69sinker · 02-08-2013, 12:08 AM

Oil pressure is only gauge that feeds from a sending unit, basically every other gauge comes serial data wire (pcm)
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68GMCCustom · 02-08-2013, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 69sinker

Oil pressure is only gauge that feeds from a sending unit, basically every other gauge comes serial data wire (pcm)
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thermostat has a sending unit

**dec010974** · 02-08-2013, 09:15 PM

but can i make this work?

68GMCCustom · 02-08-2013, 11:27 PM

the same as you would for something like a sbc or bbc. One sender for each gauge, or direct line with mechanical gauges. If you're going carb'd...you have no pcm to get the info from.

12-20-2012, 06:05 PM	#1
69sinker Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: eldred,il Posts: 503	02 camaro tank I've been working on my 69 2wd lwb, I'm using an 02 camaro for a donor car(5.7 ls1 4l60e)removed truck bed and ready to install tank from camaro, anyone else done this or lead me to a build thread? Thanks Dave Posted via Mobile Device

12-21-2012, 01:16 AM	#2
1970 C10 MJW Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Indiana Posts: 470	Re: 02 camaro tank i am going to be doing this conversion too, this guy here did it and it seemed to work pretty well here is a link to the build, lots of good ls engine stuff in here too... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=247215&page=5 hope this helps, i know it helped me __________________ 70 C10 working on a LSx swap 4.8L MS3 edelbrock pro flo intake, pacesetter long tubes, 4l60e 2500 stall hoping the tranny holds up lol

12-22-2012, 09:24 PM	#3
69sinker Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: eldred,il Posts: 503	Re: 02 camaro tank Thanks for the link. I mounted my tank today,removed rear most cross member,cut 1 1/2" off bottom frame rail ( both sides),put a piece of 3/8 hose on frame rails to keep tank from rubbing ,made tank brackets from 1"x 1/8" aluminum and put camper shell foam tape on it for padding. Worked out well I think, you just have to be sure and keep top of tank below frame rails for bed clearance. Posted via Mobile Device

12-23-2012, 10:01 PM	#4
69sinker Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: eldred,il Posts: 503	Re: 02 camaro tank

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12-26-2012, 10:45 AM	#6
1970 C10 MJW Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Indiana Posts: 470	Re: 02 camaro tank can i ask you how low does it stick down? will it be easily visible from behind the truck? __________________ 70 C10 working on a LSx swap 4.8L MS3 edelbrock pro flo intake, pacesetter long tubes, 4l60e 2500 stall hoping the tranny holds up lol

12-26-2012, 10:21 PM	#7
69sinker Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: eldred,il Posts: 503	Re: 02 camaro tank I'll try and get a pic tomorrow but I'm sure it will be visible from the back. Posted via Mobile Device

01-13-2013, 03:05 AM	#8
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01-17-2013, 10:12 AM	#9
1970 C10 MJW Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Indiana Posts: 470	Re: 02 camaro tank awesome looking 69 sinker what are you thinking about doing for a fuel filler? __________________ 70 C10 working on a LSx swap 4.8L MS3 edelbrock pro flo intake, pacesetter long tubes, 4l60e 2500 stall hoping the tranny holds up lol

01-17-2013, 12:31 PM	#10
69sinker Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: eldred,il Posts: 503	Re: 02 camaro tank I've got to put the bed back on to see, but probably stake pocket or just make a housing inside the bedside.I have seen some guys are using rear marker light made into a fuel door. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ My 69 cst lwb 2wd LS1 swap 5.7/4L60e build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=589869

02-06-2013, 02:46 PM	#11
1970 C10 MJW Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Indiana Posts: 470	Re: 02 camaro tank hey sinker, what are you going to do for your fuel gauge? __________________ 70 C10 working on a LSx swap 4.8L MS3 edelbrock pro flo intake, pacesetter long tubes, 4l60e 2500 stall hoping the tranny holds up lol

02-06-2013, 05:25 PM	#12
69sinker Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: eldred,il Posts: 503	Re: 02 camaro tank I used the 02 cluster. Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ My 69 cst lwb 2wd LS1 swap 5.7/4L60e build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=589869

02-07-2013, 08:33 PM	#13
dec010974 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 959	Re: 02 camaro tank hello 69sinker. ive always liked the idea of making things from a practical standpoint rather than throwing dollars at these projects. any way im down for using the camaro tank, but im more interested in how youll get all the guages to work with that cluster. spill the beans please. will i need to pull the brain box with that cluster? show me the way. clark.

02-07-2013, 10:13 PM	#14
69sinker Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: eldred,il Posts: 503	Re: 02 camaro tank The cluster gets most of It's info from the serial data wire, I'll look through my notes and.copy it to you. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ My 69 cst lwb 2wd LS1 swap 5.7/4L60e build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=589869

02-07-2013, 10:51 PM	#15
dec010974 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 959	Re: 02 camaro tank does this means that info such as temperature, oil pressure fue level will come from the pcm? my set up is carbed,



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02-08-2013, 12:08 AM	#17
69sinker Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: eldred,il Posts: 503	Re: 02 camaro tank Oil pressure is only gauge that feeds from a sending unit, basically every other gauge comes serial data wire (pcm) Posted via Mobile Device __________________ My 69 cst lwb 2wd LS1 swap 5.7/4L60e build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=589869

02-08-2013, 09:15 PM	#19
dec010974 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 959	Re: 02 camaro tank but can i make this work?

02-08-2013, 11:27 PM	#20
68GMCCustom Truck and auto performance nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McKinney,Texas Posts: 3,848	Re: 02 camaro tank the same as you would for something like a sbc or bbc. One sender for each gauge, or direct line with mechanical gauges. If you're going carb'd...you have no pcm to get the info from. __________________ Kurt - '68 GMC short step - NIB '09 LY6 6.0L crate motor w/mods, NIB '12 crate 4L85e w/billet 3k stall Circle D, 3.73 posi 12 bolt, DynaTech f-swap headers, 3/4 drop, handling mods, etc. - my toy '72 Chevy LWB C-10 Highlander - 350/350 ps/pb/tilt/ac - not original but close '06 Chevy TrailBlazerSS - LS2/4L70e - little black hot rod SUV - my DD '18 Kia Sorento - wife's econo-driver '95 Chevy S10 - reg cab shortbed, LS, 4.3, auto... my '68's powertrain and chassis build -links broken A surprise phase - carb to efi -links broken

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