Gross Gas Tank

So today Flo got her first upgrade and cleaning in what has to be at least twenty years.  We pulled out the seat, removed the gas tank, and pulled down the hideous cardboard headliner.  The gas tank had to be flushed three times, and we got a huge pile of rust from inside, not to mention finding a few holes, which hopefully will be easily patched.  We hosed out the floorboards, which have been horribly rusted due to what looked like mud trapped under the mats for ages.  The only other thing that needs to be done before she is driveable is replacing the clutch master cylinder, which Kevin pulled off and will just have to be replaced.  So, fingers crossed, Flo will be back on the road soon!

We found old emergency 'triangles' in a box in Flo!

Removing the gas tank

Found a button in the glove box!

Seat pulled out.

 

Removing the headliner.

I helped!

Eew.

Rinsing out the tank.

Eew again.

Flo Speaks

We were told Flo won't start if it's wet out, so of course we had to test that theory....and proved it wrong! She fired right up and purred like a kitten.  A 54 year old kitten :)  Soon she will get new brakes and a good cleaning of the gas tank, so reliable Flo can kiss the road again.