So I finally got around to reinstalling hte gas tank after cleaning the tank itself. The tank originally had undercoating on the sides, and was very thick. I recreated the application to match the original coating that we I preserved on the upper lip that supports the flange of the tank. I am very pleased with the way that the new coating matches the original in texture and thickness. On every 64 1/2 tank I've seen, there is a line at the bottom where the original spray nozzle applied a thicker rib near the bottom of the tank, and this came out really true to the original.
Above is most the refinished hardware that attaches the brake and fuel lines to the under-body of the car. The straps that are common to both brake and fuel lines were finished differently from the later ones depicted in the line assembly manual, these use a pan head hex screws to attach them and are zinc plated. In addition, the kit from AMK, which is true to what the line assembly manual shows, has different fasteners and different attaching claps. The clamp at the gas tank, is black painted as it was originially and attaches with a small hex screw. All the plating is true to the original finishes as found.
Rear bumperette bracket and original hardware, note that he bolt that goes through the top of the gas tank is longer than the one through the rear frame -1 3/16" to be exact.
The screws that hold down the gas tank. The sealer was applied per the assembly instructions and allowed to squeeze out from under the flange as it did originally. Black sealer looks just like it did from the factory. Cool!
Started some cleaning and detailing of the transmission...lots more work to do here.
Original fuel sending unit still works perfectly, and will simply be cleaned and replated. Note the "F4" date stamp on the upper right flange. Not visible when installed, but I know it's there. Very cool!
