IML: 1960 gas tank removal...advice wanted
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IML: 1960 gas tank removal...advice wanted



I went out this morning to replace the gas tank on my 60 4dr with a real nice replacement tank I purchased from Lowell Howe ( Imperial Saviour extrordinaire!!)  I have been soaking the studs/nuts with penetrating oil for about 2 days now.  Didn't matter, can't  get the nuts off.  I tried a nut buster, but not enough room to get it in position.  If I put too much torque on the not, the mounting brackets that are welded onto the frame start twisting.  I don't want to break those tabs off. 
Can anyone comment on the path of least resistance?  I think my options are:
1-  cut the straps
2-  cut the studs
I don't know what's easier to get replace, the studs or the straps.  I'm sure somebody has been down this road before.
Thanx
Tom
60 Crown Southampton. 


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