Roadster Rescue - Fuel Pump Possibilites?

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Hi everyone,
It’s great to meet you all. I’ve recently inherited my dad’s 1931 Roadster, a car that’s been part of my life for all 51 years. With a old restoration dating back to ~1970, it’s a bit rough around the edges. Still, it’s my privilege and responsibility to keep it running. The car has been sitting in his garage for the past 8-10 years, but with the house needing to sell soon, I’ll have to move it soon.

The main issue I’m grappling with is that the gas tank no longer holds fuel. When I add gas, it leaks from the bottom where the fuel line exits the tank. In the meantime, I’ve managed to get the car running using a marine outboard fuel tank, and surprisingly, it’s running fairly well considering how long it’s been sitting.

Since it’s not easy to work on the car where it is, I’d like to drive it home where I can give it attention. My thought is to use the outboard fuel tank with a fuel pump until I can properly repair the gas tank. But, as I’ve been researching on FordBarn, I’ve started to wonder if that approach will work. The car still has the original Zenith carburetor, and I’m concerned it might not handle a pressurized fuel system well.

Has anyone dealt with a similar situation or have any advice on a solution? I’d appreciate your thoughts on how to get this roadster back on the road.

Best regards, Ben