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Thank you guys for the suggestions, thoughts and review!

I have a timing belt, water pump and seal kit coming, also the drive belts, Haynes service manual, valve cover gasket and spark plugs on the way.

I found an Interstate "blem" battery for half normal price, charged it and put it in the car. When I turned the key all the gauges came to life, the electric windows work and best of all the headlight pods open and close accompanied by a cool dual electric motor sound!
So far, so good!

I tried to siphon fuel out with a 5' hose that has a cap and 2nd small hose to start gas flow without the delicious ancient fuel taste, that failed. Something blocks the hose from reaching the fuel (gauge reads half tank).
I think my best bet is to disconnect the incoming fuel line at the filter and jumper the fuel pump to drain it.

I did talk with my brother about what he wants to do with the car, he loves the idea of getting it roadworthy and getting out for some joy rides, so I'm all in!