It was a busy few weeks since the car arrived:

• Removed and installed an aftermarket fuel pump.

• Replaced all fuel hose in the engine compartment.

• Replaced the fuel filter.

• Removed the forward trunk panel and interior back panel. Removing the interior made it easier to access the filler neck clamps and vent tubes so I didn't break anything.

• Disconnected the vent tubes, filler neck rubber.

• Lifting the tank out for me was tough as I had left the compression fitting and line on the tank. There was so much waste in there I couldn't get all the fuel out so I left a piece of hose on the end of the line, stuck a bolt in it and snugged it up with a hose clamp to prevent gas from dripping into the trunk as I lifted it out. Basically, you have to get the top of the tank free and pitch it rearwards and lift it out at a 45ish angle to get the line to clear the hole that it passes through.

•  The tank was full of sludge at the bottom. They make kits to clean and seal a fuel tank but I couldn't be bothered as I have a small garage and I am in a townhouse so I paid a pro to do it. Plus, the tank had baffles in it and I was not confident that I could get all the gunk out. Keep in mind that the folks in Kansas sell a tank for less than what I paid for my refurbishing. However, I still have my original tank and it will never rust again.

• The tank was serviced at Finger's Radiator in North Brunswick, NJ. A shout-out to Sal who did a really nice job. He cleaned the tank and coated the inside to prevent further rust. He had to cut a small hole in one lower corner to be able to sandblast, clean, and coat everything. They welded in a threaded port for future access and fitted a new brass plug. The outside was given a fresh coat of black paint. 

• Removed the fuel line running from the tank to the engine bay. Upon inspection it was clogged on the inside and rusted on the outside. 

• Purchased some stainless steel tubing on eBay. It was my first time bending pipes. I mirrored the pulled rusty fuel line perfectly. I was not happy with the fit and tried again bending it to match the twists and turns in the frame as I went. Turned out great.

• My outflow pipe at the bottom of the tank was completely plugged up. I found a replacement thanks to Dave over at National Parts Supply here in Princeton. He was able to pull the perfect part off the shelf. A slight modification to the length and it was a perfect fit.

• Replaced all of the rubber connectors on the fuel and evaporative loss pipes.

• Installed a new sending unit and gasket.

• Reinstalled the fuel tank.

• Dropped off old gas at the recycling center.

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