Carl:
After 20 years most fluids have turned to solids. I had to replace the
entire fuel line from the tanks and some of the hard hydraulic lines. The
tanks themselves should probably be cleaned out and watch for rust through -
10 gallons dripping onto the garage floor is a challenge. If the fuel pump
leaked, it gets into the right muffler and when you finally start the car a
huge cloud of white smoke from the right pipe makes you think of a bad
head - its just the old gas burning off, but probably a fire risk. Put a
couple of fuel filters in the line before the pump and the carb, and check
them frequently at first.
The brake servo probably won't work or may lock on - dried out - and will
need a kit and TLC. Electrical corrosion is likely especially at the fuse
box.
Been there and done all that and more but it's worth it - Good Luck
Bill Rogers
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