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    New Guy in Jersey

    Been waiting a few years for a neighbor to be ready to sell his wagon, last week he said he was ready. Its been in the garage since 1974. He is the original owner. I have the original title and invoice from the dealership. 55 210 4 door townsman 265 powerglide we are going to did it out of his garage tomorrow. Im excited to say the least plans are to keep it all original take all the usual steps for reviving the engine and drivetrain fog the cylenders drop the tank check the brakes hoses etc. before we attempt to start and drive. A slow and methodicle awakening. trying to up load some pics i dont think i m doing it properly ill keep trying ....look forward to sharing this resurrection project
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    hi NJ and welcome. good to have you here. doesn't get any better then a survivor, there that way only once. congrats, looking forward to pics.
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    drive and enjoy them while you work on them, life is to short.

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    thanks Carl I tried to post pics but not working for me

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    On wagons, to remove the tank, you'll need to move the rear end out of the way..........

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    I hope your kidding me?... so whats my alternative ?

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    If you put the car on a lift, OR jack the car way up in the rear supported by stands under the frame, release the shocks off the lower mounts, then Maybe the rear will drop down far enough to get the tank out? Is it leaking? Are you sure you need to remove it? The sending unit and pickup can be removed using the above technique without complete removal of the tank...

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    not leaking fuel has been in tank for 45 years condition of sending unit ( sock on end of it) not known ....so i thought i would remove have it dipped and cleaned and replace sending unit if needed

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    It's probably cheaper and better to get a new tank than to mess with cleaning yours. Sending unit is 0-30 ohms but imo I'd replace it anyhow with a new one. It's probably rusty too.
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    IMG_5258.jpg agreed on using new but im new to 55s... well lets say i haven’t owned one since I was 17 i had a 55 belair 51 years ago. i see Eklers over 300.for a wagon tank? I have 3 chev pickups c10s 72 71 and a 69 gas tanks or fuel cells are easy LOL
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