Haven't updated or added to the thread in a while, but this'll give you the jist of what I did for the conversion.

John D's 1965 El Camino (http://www.northstarchevelles.activeboard.com/t34780989/96-lt14l60e-conversion-is-underway/)

The thread has tidbits of:
B-body gas tank conversion
Trans, Steering, & Engine oil coolers
Mods & Install of GM wiring harness
Smuggler's box conversion
Power Lock install
Guage Cluster mods for indicator lamps/LED's

I'm happy to say that since completion in May of this year, I've put about 2500 miles on it - with NO problems and enjoying 23+ mpg.

John, I read about your whole project, and you are one crafty individual!

Very clean swap very OEM looking almost like something GMPP would do. Nice touches on the guages and I like the ZR1 wheels.

I've seen it in person and have been privy to some of GM's creations. Yes, it looks like the factory did most of it. Attention to finish is a big part of it, but the creativeness to do it in the first place and ability to make it happen helps set it apart. Yes, it's a driver and has seen track time too:
http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u165/Bowtie-Bry/northstar/DSC05518.jpg

Finally got my webpage updated - you can find it here (http://home.earthlink.net/~j.delke/)
or click the '65 El Camino in my sig.