Rear mount fuel tank questions

[Larry S]

I am new to this site. I have a 69 C-10 that was my grandpas truck I am in the process of working on it. It was a 6 cyl, 3 speed, no ac truck. I have a 1996 1500 wreck. I am planning to put the motor / trans in the 69. I want to put a rear fuel tank in it. Id like to use the sending unit and pump out of the 96. Will it work in the rear tank sold by LMC? Also Im wondering what kind of steering column are people using when they convert manual steering to power steering with later model transmissions? The 96 has an indicator light in the cluster. Would floor shift be better? Just trying to get ideas. I have the truck completely disassembled and just got my chassis painted. Any input is appreciated!