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68'CTown · 01-12-2014, 09:39 PM

I have my frame powder coated in black and got that back couple weeks ago. Today I just mounted my camaro gas tank that I am doing. I did stainless steel paint for accent colors also which I will be doing on the rest of my truck. Here are some pictures.

ETsC10 · 01-12-2014, 10:06 PM

Silver & black do so well together...looking good!

Keithpep · 01-17-2014, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by ETsC10

Silver & black do so well together...looking good!

Go Raiders!

Bluechevy68 · 01-17-2014, 09:50 AM

Nice job. Would be the way I would do it also.

profe56 · 01-12-2014, 10:23 PM

Good job.
How's the tank going to be filled, By the license plate.
wath camaro year?

68'CTown · 01-17-2014, 01:27 AM

Thanks! I am doing a flip down license plate bracket and I can't remember but believe the gas tank is 68 or 69 camaro. It fits really nice.

72bowtiestepper · 01-17-2014, 09:26 AM

Nice Job...looks good ! I like the way you fabbed your brackets for the tank straps.

KellerMAC · 01-17-2014, 11:18 AM

Great Job on the mount - I did the same on my rebuild and it works great. I used a 69 Camaro tank and it bolted up fine. I took it one step forward I cut the filler neck from the factory behind the seat tank and used it on my new tank.

I also took the factory fuel tank and converted it to a speaker box - I had it flushed, and then I batted it, installed speakers, and then covered it with carpet - fit like a glove and sounds great!

I have enclosed a few pictures.

Good luck!

Mr Chevorlet · 01-29-2014, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by KellerMAC

Great Job on the mount - I did the same on my rebuild and it works great. I used a 69 Camaro tank and it bolted up fine. I took it one step forward I cut the filler neck from the factory behind the seat tank and used it on my new tank.

I also took the factory fuel tank and converted it to a speaker box - I had it flushed, and then I batted it, installed speakers, and then covered it with carpet - fit like a glove and sounds great!

I have enclosed a few pictures.

Good luck!

That was a good idea and i like the way it looks.

jd7 · 07-30-2014, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by KellerMAC

Great Job on the mount - I did the same on my rebuild and it works great. I used a 69 Camaro tank and it bolted up fine. I took it one step forward I cut the filler neck from the factory behind the seat tank and used it on my new tank.

I also took the factory fuel tank and converted it to a speaker box - I had it flushed, and then I batted it, installed speakers, and then covered it with carpet - fit like a glove and sounds great!

I have enclosed a few pictures.

Good luck!

looks great what did you do for a sending unit ?

cool68 · 01-17-2014, 12:49 PM

looks great

THE BOSS · 01-29-2014, 06:51 AM

^^^ something like that is what I'm going to do, but more amps and speakers

I'm an old rocker and half def!

Mr Chevorlet · 01-29-2014, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by 68'CTown

I have my frame powder coated in black and got that back couple weeks ago. Today I just mounted my camaro gas tank that I am doing. I did stainless steel paint for accent colors also which I will be doing on the rest of my truck. Here are some pictures.

Nice job on the install

68'CTown · 07-30-2014, 09:55 PM

Thank guys and the sending unit is from the 69 Camaro tank.

SierraMtns · 07-31-2014, 12:38 AM

How did you vent the tank?

I am putting in a LMC tank right now and not sure how I am going to vent it.

68'CTown · 08-01-2014, 11:16 PM

SierraMtns: I just used a vented fuel line and then the gas cap.

mechanicalman · 08-02-2014, 02:10 AM

68'CTown-it appears you have your tank flush against the frame as opposed to others who have it spaced down appox. 1.5-2". KellerMac also has his down, using a chrome bumper and his filler is in the upper half of the license plate area.

I'm building a 68 as well and want to decide on a tank, filler, etc. I like the way you did yours with the tank higher up, but was wondering if you intend to use a roll pan and put the filler up higher just maybe below the tailgate?

In The Ten Ring · 08-02-2014, 03:03 PM

I don't think I've ever seen so many washers used on one bolt.

But if it works, that's all that matters!

I am fond of the fold-down license plate fuel opening so KUDOS there.

Thanks for all the pics and I am glad you have her done.

profe56 · 08-02-2014, 07:28 PM

I like this job you did on your truck, but its safe? I mean when you make a stop the gas tank cap don't let leak gasoline?

01-12-2014, 09:39 PM	#1
68'CTown Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 93	68 Gas Tank Mounted Today!!! I have my frame powder coated in black and got that back couple weeks ago. Today I just mounted my camaro gas tank that I am doing. I did stainless steel paint for accent colors also which I will be doing on the rest of my truck. Here are some pictures. Attached Images __________________ Thanks! Craig - Every day is a new opportunity. You can build on yesterday's success or put its failures behind and start over again. That's the way life is!

01-12-2014, 10:06 PM	#2
ETsC10 Hand Crafted C-10 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Burien, WA Posts: 5,180	Re: 68 Gas Tank Mounted Today!!! Silver & black do so well together...looking good!

01-17-2014, 09:50 AM	#4
Bluechevy68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: London,KY Posts: 299	Re: 68 Gas Tank Mounted Today!!! Nice job. Would be the way I would do it also.

01-12-2014, 10:23 PM	#5
profe56 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Chula Vista California Posts: 526	Re: 68 Gas Tank Mounted Today!!! Good job. How's the tank going to be filled, By the license plate. wath camaro year?

01-17-2014, 01:27 AM	#6
68'CTown Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 93	Re: 68 Gas Tank Mounted Today!!! Thanks! I am doing a flip down license plate bracket and I can't remember but believe the gas tank is 68 or 69 camaro. It fits really nice. __________________ Thanks! Craig - Every day is a new opportunity. You can build on yesterday's success or put its failures behind and start over again. That's the way life is!

01-17-2014, 09:26 AM	#7
72bowtiestepper Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Northwest NJ Posts: 684	Re: 68 Gas Tank Mounted Today!!! Nice Job...looks good ! I like the way you fabbed your brackets for the tank straps.

01-17-2014, 11:18 AM	#8
KellerMAC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Keller, TX Posts: 143	Re: 68 Gas Tank Mounted Today!!! Great Job on the mount - I did the same on my rebuild and it works great. I used a 69 Camaro tank and it bolted up fine. I took it one step forward I cut the filler neck from the factory behind the seat tank and used it on my new tank. I also took the factory fuel tank and converted it to a speaker box - I had it flushed, and then I batted it, installed speakers, and then covered it with carpet - fit like a glove and sounds great! I have enclosed a few pictures. Good luck! Attached Images __________________ Texas - Don't Let The Size Scare You!

01-17-2014, 12:49 PM	#11
cool68 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 475	Re: 68 Gas Tank Mounted Today!!! looks great

01-29-2014, 06:51 AM	#12
THE BOSS Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Kalamazoo MI Posts: 104	Re: 68 Gas Tank Mounted Today!!! ^^^ something like that is what I'm going to do, but more amps and speakers I'm an old rocker and half def!

07-30-2014, 09:55 PM	#14
68'CTown Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 93	Re: 68 Gas Tank Mounted Today!!! Thank guys and the sending unit is from the 69 Camaro tank. __________________ Thanks! Craig - Every day is a new opportunity. You can build on yesterday's success or put its failures behind and start over again. That's the way life is!

07-31-2014, 12:38 AM	#15
SierraMtns Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Shingle Springs, CA Posts: 869	Re: 68 Gas Tank Mounted Today!!! How did you vent the tank? I am putting in a LMC tank right now and not sure how I am going to vent it.

08-01-2014, 11:16 PM	#16
68'CTown Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 93	Re: 68 Gas Tank Mounted Today!!! SierraMtns: I just used a vented fuel line and then the gas cap. __________________ Thanks! Craig - Every day is a new opportunity. You can build on yesterday's success or put its failures behind and start over again. That's the way life is!

08-02-2014, 02:10 AM	#17
mechanicalman Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Glendale, Arizna Posts: 1,642	Re: 68 Gas Tank Mounted Today!!! 68'CTown-it appears you have your tank flush against the frame as opposed to others who have it spaced down appox. 1.5-2". KellerMac also has his down, using a chrome bumper and his filler is in the upper half of the license plate area. I'm building a 68 as well and want to decide on a tank, filler, etc. I like the way you did yours with the tank higher up, but was wondering if you intend to use a roll pan and put the filler up higher just maybe below the tailgate?

08-02-2014, 03:03 PM	#18
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,421	Re: 68 Gas Tank Mounted Today!!! I don't think I've ever seen so many washers used on one bolt. But if it works, that's all that matters! I am fond of the fold-down license plate fuel opening so KUDOS there. Thanks for all the pics and I am glad you have her done.

08-02-2014, 07:28 PM	#19
profe56 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Chula Vista California Posts: 526	Re: 68 Gas Tank Mounted Today!!! I like this job you did on your truck, but its safe? I mean when you make a stop the gas tank cap don't let leak gasoline?



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