1) It started with '54.

2)Several people have claimed to have rigged up some kind contraption so they can feed from the bottom. It would be much easier to go to flaps and get a tube that will fit from the new sender to the old line underneath. Use a short piece of flex hose at the bottom end.

"It's just a phase. He'll grow out of it." Mama, 1964

1956 Chevy 1/2-ton 3100
1953 Chevy 6100 "The Yard dog"
1954 GMC Suburban Now with a new proud owner.