Many thanks to everyone who responded with advice on getting my 58 started. While I just asked about prepping the gas tank all the other points are greatly appreciated as well. I'll certainly take the advice about oiling, flushing and brakes to heart and keep them in mind. It has made me even more anxious for a chance to dive in and get started. One other question, though, related to the old gas tank that I didn't ask earlier. Am I likely to find gunk clogging everything else from the tank to the engine - fuel lines, fuel pump, filters, carb, etc? If so, any special tricks to also clean these up?