63 Roadster gas tank remove?

I'm considering removing and cleaning the tank on my 63 myself (as it has
been sitting in my garage and not started for nearly 20 years) before
beginning the work of returning it to the road. I am curious as to what the
degree of difficulty is for this task. Any knowledge to share is
appreciated- L

You have to remove the spare tire carrier, loosen the tank straps, and then
remove the tank support brace. Be sure you have drained the gas out first,
as a tank is gas is heavy and spilling out everywhere is dangerous.

Connections on the tank are on bottom.

Additionally, chances are you will also need to remove the exhaust pipes
if your car is not equipped with a side pipe system. The shop manual
advises that the pipes be disconnected at the front hanger (the single
hanger that holds both pipes) and at the rear exhaust pipe hangers, and
the pipes be lowered at the rear and slid rearward to gain clearance.

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1 9th September 01:03 lib External User Posts: 1	63 Roadster gas tank remove? I'm considering removing and cleaning the tank on my 63 myself (as it has been sitting in my garage and not started for nearly 20 years) before beginning the work of returning it to the road. I am curious as to what the degree of difficulty is for this task. Any knowledge to share is appreciated- L

2 9th September 01:03 tom in missouri External User Posts: 1	63 Roadster gas tank remove? You have to remove the spare tire carrier, loosen the tank straps, and then remove the tank support brace. Be sure you have drained the gas out first, as a tank is gas is heavy and spilling out everywhere is dangerous. Connections on the tank are on bottom.

3 9th September 01:03 waynec External User Posts: 1	63 Roadster gas tank remove? Additionally, chances are you will also need to remove the exhaust pipes if your car is not equipped with a side pipe system. The shop manual advises that the pipes be disconnected at the front hanger (the single hanger that holds both pipes) and at the rear exhaust pipe hangers, and the pipes be lowered at the rear and slid rearward to gain clearance.