Originally Posted by buoymaker
Fuel Tank

From the gas cap to carburetor, the fuel related 1960 parts were made before Ethanol gasoline existed.
If you plan to run today's Ethanol gas (typically E10) then replace it all with parts made for or not affected by Ethanol.
After a month, Ethanol breaks down to component parts and one of them is water.
Fuel additives only delay the inevitable....UNLESS...you religiously drain the month's-old Ethanol from your complete system.
If this is too expensive, buy a back-up carburetor and fuel pump and change your fuel filters often.
If you run all stock parts, like I do, only use non-Ethanol gas.
It's the same with old lawnmowers, chainsaws, weed eaters, tractors, gasoline farm engines etc.


Radiator

A good experienced radiator shop will give you the best advice.
Let them boil and pressure test.

Thank you. I did replace the fuel pump but only rebuilt the carb with a kit. I don't know if I can buy non-ethanol gas where I live so I will have to keep that wear and tear on the older system in mind. I plan on at least bringing my old radiator to a local shop to see if they can provide a recommendation and some prices for different options.

Originally Posted by Lugnutz
I’ve done both. Replaced my radiator with a new direct bolt in aluminum in my 1963 C10. Couldn’t be happier and the cost was about the same a a radiator shop recore. Just depends if you insist on original or not. Keep in mind that V8 and Inline 6 radiators have different shapes.

I had a nice 1965 fuel tank that I restored with a KBS Coatings fuel tank restoration kit. It went very well but took time. So what is your time worth? I saved $50 but spent 5 hours doing the resto. You decide. If the tank has lots of goo inside, that can be tough to clean out.

Thanks, I do like DIY for some things but I am not sure cleaning and then sealing an old gas tank is one of them. I like the idea of using the old existing parts but am not really sure how bad/good the interior of this old tank is.