draining and removing the fuel tank is a huge task which might well be completely unnecessary.

sorry to disagree.

just start by using some fungicide in the tank. if there has not been water in the fuel it should be perfectly fine and ready to go. i had a tank in my building that i found to be full of heating oil and which had been sitting for at least forty years. it was fine. i checked it first for bacteria etc. but ran a tank ful of it in my 350sdl, then sold all the fuel to a friend who operates heavy equipment, who used it in a week or two with no ill effects.

i always try to remember not to jump to conclusions. it is very easy to jump in and fix problems that don't exist. this can sometimes backfire and cause trouble.

good luck. good chance the car is very nice with few problems.

tom w

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.