Update. I dropped the tank. It was amazingly clean and rust free. I replace the pick up tube and sending unit assembly while it was out. Replaced the hose from the tank pick up tube to the metal line. Now all rubber hose has been replaced. While it was apart I also installed an accel 2010 points eliminator kit and a new coil. I have driven it around with no problems so far but have not gotten far from home only about 15 minutes. I am still not confident enough to go far. I guess this weekend I will get brave and try a short round trip locally and then just drive up and down the highway in front of my house for about an hour or so or until it quits.
