blown34

Found a 1990 Corvette convert. with factory hardtop with 384 miles on it. It has been sitting in a friends garage fot the last 17 years covered in dust. I need help finding out how to get the gas tank out. I pulled the sending unit out and found a half a tank of what used to be gasoline and now is more like lacquer thinner

jaa1992

A Helms shop manual is your friend in this endeavor.

IIRC You have to pull the rear bumper and a few other things that are obvious once the bumper is off.
you also probably want to remove the fuel lines and clean them out, maybe have the injectors rebuilt and replace the fuel pressure regulator.

blown34

Thanks; I just checked the flat rate book and it allows 7 hours to r&r the tank. This car is new in every way, but the tank is filled with rust. What a shame, looks like its going to be an expensive task.

scott85vette

Pictures!!

mseven

I would use a hand pump type syphon

_twisted_

Let me know if you need a fuel tank - I have a low mile take of from 90-91 - in great shape I was going to use but my plans changed- so you could say it is for sale

GIMMESOME

It shouldn't be rusted,I believe there should be a bladder in it,unless the bladder was compromised.I'd try the flush and sphyon method first.For God's sake don't use a vacuum cleaner !!

Demonic85

I'd be more worried about the engine being locked up after sitting there for 17 years. See if you can rotate the engine with a breaker bar.

Greg Gore

I'd tow it home and start getting all the fluids changed. Brakes will need attention. Pull the sparkplugs for a look. I it were mine I would just pull the heads to clean the cylinder walls before turning it over but that will be a lot of work. You might get by squirting WD-40 in through the plug holes and turn it over by hand with a wrench on the front c/shaft bolt. The car is a valuable car if you take your time carefully checking everything and getting the mechanical systems back in shape to run again. A 380 miles car that has been in the garage all this time should clean up to look pretty good. Congratulations on your discovery!!

blown34

Thanks all: I will need a gas tank (twisted) this is full of rust and has several pin holes that are just beginning to leak; the sending unit/ pump assy. was solid rust. The car looks great after an initial rinse off, but it's going to take alot of time and expense to get it into shape. Let me know how much for the tank with shipping, unless you are close enough to Bakersfield for a pickup

cdnguyred88

nice find.

blown34

Are the tanks for a vert and a coupe the same?

all show and more go

if it where me id tow it to the dealer and have them do a professional job then sell it with a clear title and inspected my chevy!

blown34

Here are some initial pics; looks pretty bad in pics, but up close it's in pretty good condition; I will be detailing it soon and will post after pics. The owner may try to find a buyer prior to doing all the mechanical repairs, but at least a potential buyer can see the like new condition

KeyWestJack

Oh man...once in a life time. The Corvette gods have been good to you!!! Enjoy!!!

USA1LT1

Any idea how much the owner wants for the car?

super89

I love that color, and you don't seem to see too many Vette's with the hardtop on these days.

cv67

What a FIND!!! That car is worth sinking some coin into, you wont regret it. Brand new 90

Randy93

Why has it been in a garage for 17 years?

Engine sieze or something, people do not leave a car sitting for 17 yrs unless there is something seriously wrong or the car is very unique.

larryfs

looks like a Z51 car.
Don't forget about tires. Those are surely dryrotted.