1969 Chevy Camaro SS

Sunday 30th July 2023

Cledus Snow said:

Turn7 said:

Cledus Snow said:

I'm using a Holley sniper set up, You can run it returnless with a Holley pump module that drops in the standard tank replacing the original sender.

How does that work, OOI?

Holley sell Pump modules for some popular muscle cars that replace the original sender . It's an in tank pump and fuel level sender unit. The pump has an internal regulator so you dont need to run a return line. drop it in, wire it up and connect to the original hard line. Simple as that.

Thanks !

LeighW

4,414 posts

189 months

Sunday 30th July 2023

Harry Flashman said:

Well, problem number one - got to Surrey, where the car is parked, and the battery was completely flat. In one week since I drove it, not great. So draining to somewhere...investigation required.

I feel cheated of an evening of V8 burble, now.

I disconnect my Firebird's battery whenever it's parked for a few days. Avoids any such drainage issues.

5,793 posts

142 months

Monday 31st July 2023

LeighW said:

Harry Flashman said:

Well, problem number one - got to Surrey, where the car is parked, and the battery was completely flat. In one week since I drove it, not great. So draining to somewhere...investigation required.

I feel cheated of an evening of V8 burble, now.

I disconnect my Firebird's battery whenever it's parked for a few days. Avoids any such drainage issues.

Tbf, a 60's Camaro whould have little to no drain, and should allow the car to sit for a long while.

Original Poster

19,388 posts

243 months

Monday 31st July 2023

Exactly. Basically just the clock, and alarm system. Time to find the drain

Doofus

25,884 posts

174 months

Monday 31st July 2023

Harry Flashman said:

Exactly. Basically just the clock, and alarm system. Time to find the drain

Check the earthing, and the trunk light. smile

NomduJour

19,156 posts

260 months

Monday 31st July 2023

Finding current drain is a proper pain, I hate car electrics. Buy a clamp meter.

Turn7

23,645 posts

222 months

Monday 31st July 2023

Sure it’s not just a duff battery ?

5,793 posts

142 months

Monday 31st July 2023

Turn7 said:

Sure it’s not just a duff battery ?

I was going to suggest starting here also, given it seems to have had a lack of use over the last few years.

braddo

10,571 posts

189 months

Monday 31st July 2023

Harry Flashman said:

Sod driving it though. I could just look at it all day.

Plenty of space to keep a jumppack after you've bought a new battery!

Even the little lithium battery might be OK if the car's battery is normal size? The Halfords 3L one had no problem with my V8 Cayenne and their batteries are huge.

Original Poster

19,388 posts

243 months

Monday 31st July 2023

Turn7 said:

Sure it’s not just a duff battery ?

Most likely, and I hope so, given the car has sat for ages.

Thanks for the other tips chaps!

ferrisbueller

29,347 posts

228 months

Tuesday 1st August 2023

Glorious.

Obviously video of noise is required please Mr F.

ben5575

6,297 posts

222 months

Tuesday 1st August 2023

ferrisbueller said:

Glorious.

Obviously video of noise is required please Mr F.

Yes this is the glaring omission in this thread that needs rectifying immediately nono

And don't scrimp on the lumpy idle either please.

Original Poster

19,388 posts

243 months

Tuesday 1st August 2023

I would, but I don't know how to do that from a phone, as vid is saved in Google photos!

Original Poster

19,388 posts

243 months

Tuesday 1st August 2023

Am in the US and thinking of bringing back a Vintage Air system in luggage, as I have a two bag, 32kg each allowance.

A hell of a lot cheaper than getting it in the UK, even with duty paid.

5,793 posts

142 months

Tuesday 1st August 2023

Harry Flashman said:

Am in the US and thinking of bringing back a Vintage Air system in luggage, as I have a two bag, 32kg each allowance.

A hell of a lot cheaper than getting it in the UK, even with duty paid.

Do it!

ferrisbueller

29,347 posts

228 months

Tuesday 1st August 2023

Harry Flashman said:

Am in the US and thinking of bringing back a Vintage Air system in luggage, as I have a two bag, 32kg each allowance.

A hell of a lot cheaper than getting it in the UK, even with duty paid.

That's just common sense.

Original Poster

19,388 posts

243 months

Tuesday 1st August 2023

I'm just bloody confused as to which one to buy, as my car has been modified with a 427 Corvette engine, from the same year (1969). I assume this is the kit? My car has no Aircon controls in it, so I assume no factory air.

https://www.vintageair.com/custom/product-pop.php?...

https://www.cvfracing.com/chevy-camaro-1967-1969-v...

and the kits requires the following questions answered. As I am new to the car, and not with it, I have no idea what to specify!

5,793 posts

142 months

Tuesday 1st August 2023

Harry Flashman said:

I'm just bloody confused as to which one to buy, as my car has been modified with a 427 Corvette engine, from the same year (1969). I assume this is the kit? My car has no Aircon controls in it, so I assume no factory air.

https://www.vintageair.com/custom/product-pop.php?...

https://www.cvfracing.com/chevy-camaro-1967-1969-v...

and the kits requires the following questions answered. As I am new to the car, and not with it, I have no idea what to specify!

Pulley will depend on what belts/pulleys it is running 8 rib serpentine will be an aftermarket setup.

None factory

Have you got a mechanical or electric fan?

Last 2 are your own choice.

ferrisbueller

29,347 posts

228 months

Tuesday 1st August 2023

Harry Flashman said:

I'm just bloody confused as to which one to buy, as my car has been modified with a 427 Corvette engine, from the same year (1969). I assume this is the kit? My car has no Aircon controls in it, so I assume no factory air.

https://www.vintageair.com/custom/product-pop.php?...

https://www.cvfracing.com/chevy-camaro-1967-1969-v...

and the kits requires the following questions answered. As I am new to the car, and not with it, I have no idea what to specify!

For what it's worth, Jay Leno always mentions Vintage Air being retro fitted to his cars. That's a decent endorsement.

Whenever I see specs discussed on old American stuff it gets very detailed, very quickly. I think I'd want to talk to someone directly. They will know what questions to ask to help you spec what you need.

braddo

10,571 posts

189 months