The original problem with the tank is that i didn't buy a new one when i restored the car, My radiator guy James said he could but a really durable lining in it (that cost 160.00) problem was the stock vent pipe holes were already small and when he put the liner in there it made them even smaller, despite the fact he blew them out with air. What happened on my 2007 roadtrip was I filled up at the base of the Rocky Mts. in Colorado and when got up to the Eisenhower Tunnel my engine vapor locked (Thank God before I got in the tunnel or I wouldn't be here)I was nervous and freaking out 1000 miles from home and within 4 minutes a tow truck pulled up and offered to tow me over the mountain, upon putting the car on the truck gas was leaking everywhere due to the fact the sender gasket blew out because the tank couldn't vent fast enough. I fixed it the next day in Utah. Anyway thats why I wanted to replace the tank. The gauge always read full on 3/4 . I replaced the straps because the old ones were stretched.Thats the story. So now it's fixed right and ready for another roadtrip.
My next upgrade I think will be an AlterKation to take care of the front drum brakes and sloppy steering......