I'm not sure what I am going to do about the rear yet, right now this gas tank ordeal is slaying my wallet.
So, I just got the tank back from the cleaners and it looks amazing...but, the process melted away the solder for the neck filler (see pics) and now that is one more thing to have put back on. I don't have the tools to do this repair so I have to take it to a shop.
Now, it is going to need a liner (because it is bare steel right now) + neck filler re-soldered + 1/8" drill hole filled + sender modification to flip the pick up tube 180 degrees. I am going to be over $350 into this tank. No me gusta. But, I will have the factory tank in brand new condition so I guess it's not all for nothing.
Here are some before and after pics:
