That sounds like solid advice - this past week I replaced the fuel gage, fuel tank, fuel sending unit - still waiting on the under dash harness and fuel lines (yes - it's rubber hose from cab to carb) No more gas fumes with a full tank.
Issue with the clutch right now - getting back into the books. Finding lots of little things to correct, but will do the fuel lines on the lift and get after the brake lines at that time - don't need to borrow any trouble!

Thanks all!