Re: IML: 64 gas tank plug

[nypianoman@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]

I found replacement J bolts at Atlas Obsolete Auto Parts.   Also,  I had my straps redone with the gas tank, they were sand blasted and re-coated like new.

Guy

----- Original Message -----
From: dansgarage@xxxxxxxxxxxx
Date: Sunday, August 6, 2006 2:15 am
Subject: Re: IML: 64 gas tank plug

> Hi Greg......I know what you mean with trying to remove the 
> straps! They were a real bear!!! but, since mine were all gunked 
> up with what I think (if I remember right) was undercoating and 
> something else, I believe I used some kereosene that I sprayed on 
> and got enough of the tar and whatever off so that i could just 
> get a open-end wrench on the bolts. It took a whwile! but I did 
> get the nuts off and eventually was able to reuse the straps and 
> bolts, etc. However, I do remember that there was someplace that 
> sole new bolts, straps and everthing you needed but I just can't 
> remember WHERE I say the ad!! sorry!! If I remmber I'll let you 
> know!! Good Luck!!
> Dan Melnik
> 
> ---- gpagency@xxxxxxx wrote: 
> 
> =============
> Thanks Dan!! It came right out. The hole was gummed up so it 
> looked like it was round inside. Squirted a little wd40 and 
> cleaned right up.
> Much appreciated. Now I'm going out cut off the straps since there 
> is no way to get a wrench on the bolts. I have new straps and bolts.
> Greg 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: dansgarage@xxxxxxxxxxxx
> To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Cc: gpagency@xxxxxxx
> Sent: Sat, 5 Aug 2006 5:14 PM
> Subject: Re: IML: 64 gas tank plug
> 
> 
> Hi Greg! .....If your's is like the one on the Imperial I changed 
> MANY!!! years 
> back, it is, in fact a screw-in plug that takes a Allen Wrench. 
> Don't remember 
> exactly what size, maybe a 1/4 or 3/8 but...one of the exterts 
> will probably add 
> their email with the exact size! Pretty straightforward to remove, 
> just be sure 
> you have as much gas removed as possible....it gets HEAVY 
> otherwise!!!!. Also, 
> the removing of the straps to drop the tank was a real joy! ....If 
> you can get 
> new ones and maybe a new set ofstraps, these will make things MUCH 
> easier when 
> you put that puppy back into the car!
> Good Luck!
> Dan Melnik
> 
> 
> ---- gpagency@xxxxxxx wrote: 
> 
> =============
> I hope this doesn't sound to stupid but I am replacing my gas 
> tank and I am not 
> sure how to remove the gas tank drain plug. I am assuming it is 
> the metal round 
> plug at the front end of the tank. I can't tell if it unscrews or 
> you pry it 
> out. It has a hole in the middle of it that sort of looks like an 
> allen wrench 
> may go in it but nothing I had fit. How do I remove it?
> Greg 
> 64 conv
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