<VV> gas tank removable and replacement

[Chris C]

I am no great mechanic, but had a fairly easy time doing it.  Also 
rebuilt the control arm under it while I had it out.

Its also a good time to replace the brake line that goes behind it at 
the same time.

Ground off any bolts that did not want to comply with my wishes.

Getting back in is the more difficult part.  I ended up putting the 
rubber hoses on loosely, installing it, and shifting them around as 
needed after words.  The filler neck.

Actually cleaned it out real well, let it sit open for a week, then 
ran water threw it, let it sit for a few weeks to dry out.   Por-15ed 
it, all the components, and behind it while I had it out.  A lot of 
sandy junk at the bottom.

At 08:39 PM 3/7/2011, you wrote:
>I am a new,first time owner of a '63 monza convert. which has not been driven
>since 2002. I'm planning on removing the gas tank, cleaning and 
>inspecting it,
>and if in ok condition,coating it then re-install it; if not worth-it
>condition,install a new one. I hear this is a difficult job....any 
>suggestions?
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