The last time I took my old classic to a full service station, the attendant caused over $1500 worth of damage because he ripped the license plate off the trunklid (ripping the sheetmetal in the process) when he couldn’t find the fuel fillers on the flanks of the car and he didn’t bother asking me where it was. Then I had to spend several months time recovering it, eventually having to resort to suing the station and attendant to get repaid.
This is pretty characteristic of the full-serve stations I’ve experienced over the last 35 years. I can destroy my own hardware on my own without having to pay someone else for the privilege, thank you very much.
I can’t help but think of Clark Griswold and the Wagon Queen Family Truckster at the gas station.
One of my classics is beyond stupid proof. A 65 Willys jeep. The tank is under the seat. Except for now, I had to remove the current one. Typical leak from rust. I hope to order a new one next week. Off to powdercoating on arrival.
That was no fun!! What is your old classic? You had better stay out of NJ!!