John: Welcome to the madness. Yes, your car is like mine (early 71). Open the rear deck and be careful putting the fuel nozzle in. I always point the nozzle on the ground first to let any fuel run out before entering the engine bay with it. In my case, I removed my rear quarter windows so I can have one hand on the nozzle and use my other to guide it in and a lot of times the stupid fume catcher on the nozzle catches on the lip of the tank and you can reach in and move it free. I have never had an issue fueling, but as you state, I am VERY careful. I plan to get a 5 gallon race fuel can and will do fueling at home when the car is cold. But, been working this way for 32 years. Enjoy.
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