Grandma's 73 Gold Duster

Well, I ended up taking it to a muffler shop and they cut the bottom 4" off and welding a new end on. Then we sandblasted it and cleaned up the weld and dipped it in Red Kote. Got it put back in the tank and gassed her up. I had already done most of the engine prep while waiting for the new gas tank to arrive. Once the filler neck was done we were able to start it and drive it down the road for the first time since it was parked so many years ago. So far I have done the following :
Plugs and wires
Fuel pump
Pcv valve
Electronic Ignition module
Replaced all vacuum hoses
Fuel filter
Air filter
Fuel tank
Sending unit
Filler neck seal (floor of trunk)
Filler neck to tank gasket

Thank you all so much for the warm welcome, I'm going to attempt to post a pic and in the next couple of days I'll post plenty more.

Misty