cleaning out the fuel tank and fill tube

Since you didn't mention year / make model, I'd be tempted to buy a replacement tank if you can get one. When I re-did my old Cletrac, I actually used a tank off a different tractor, cleaned it out with acid, then treated it with the POR -15 kit made for th purpose

Believe me, this is no fun.
thanks this is what i am thinking about doing. i was hoping i might be able to save some money. the car is a 65 dart.