Got the fuel tank rattled black. Cleaned up straps then a quick coat of clear. For now,Im giving coroplast a shot for tank top protection, used spray adhesive and Gorilla tape to hold it down and also to protect tank to strap interface. Cleaned up other parts, filler tube got weld nuts and machine screws in keeping with my extermination of all sheet metal screws possible. Im in the coatings business so mixed up some chemical resistant Novolac epoxy and soaked the inside of the filler tube to lock down any rust. Tomorrow my shop manager and I will lower the tank a bit and install the filler tube and fill cap. Feeling good about the progress