last step before re-installation
I put two coats of primer on the gas tank today. The POR-15 had dried to a plastic-like coating on the tank, and looks indestructible. I'm sure I'll still scratch some of it off when I install the tank in the cab, though. Taking a look at the various parts I had pulled out of the truck with the gas tank, I noticed a crack in the fuel line coming out of the gas gauge sender. So I just ordered a replacement from Chevy Duty. I had previously purchased replacements for the rest of the grommets and such -- in fact, I had made two orders of some of the parts, having forgotten about my first order.

I also found a good-sized hornet's nest on the firewall under the hood. I gave it a good once-over with some insecticide, then did my best to clean off the chemical from the paint on the fender. The radiator has a bit of mineral deposits around the cap, so I'll have to make sure to flush the radiator thoroughly before starting Peanut back up.