[DML] Need advice on frame problem

["Matt Spittle" <supermatty@xxxxxxx>]

I was in the process of replacing my cooling hoses from the front to
the rear of the car, and when I removed the fuel tank cover plate, I
noticed that the epoxy on the top of it was practically falling off. 
Not only that, but so was the epoxy on the frame that was in that
section.  I was disgusted, because the frame at this place was fine
the last time I removed this cover plate a little over a year ago. 
Between then and now, I've driven the car about 10 miles.  

I looked around for the source.  It definitely smells like brake or
clutch fluid.  The clutch master cylinder looks pretty good (I can
still see the original plating intact and such), but the brake master
cylinder looks like hell.  Completely rusted and actually, it looked a
little damp.  I figure it must have leaked.  Checking the fluid level,
the reservoir looks about half-full.  I know when I last bled the
brakes that I filled it more than that.  

My real problem here is that it seems like I won't be able to get at
all of the areas that the epoxy has melted off.  At least, not without
pulling out the fuel tank.

What should I do here?  Separate the body from the frame?  Drop the
fuel tank?  I would consider sending it to DWC (Rich W's business) or
PJ Grady, etc, but I'm in the middle of my eagle premier swap, and it
doesn't run yet.  I'm not sure who ships cars like that.  I know that
Passport Transport won't unless the vehicle is driveable.  

If anyone could offer any other perspectives or thoughts, I'd
appreciate it.

Matt
#1604








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