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Properly prepared substate with a quality primer/sealer will allieviate any fuel problems. I have used many types of fillers including lab metal, most are still polyester based.

By the way there is no problem with using a little body filler on properly prepared metal, once you have gotten the tank crown re established. Preperation is the key.

The (radius edge) is the curved edge that runs length wise of the tank (and truck). you can cut a piece of light steel plate/sheet to fit the curvature of that lengthwise dent and weld it to the tank. A pair or two of vicegrips clamped to the plate will give you something to connect a come along...

You might consider welding a thin metal plate to the tanks radius edge, then pull the plate with a come along while working out the tension with a body hammer. You can do that with your mig, I use similar with Mo-clamp plate weld puller. Nothing will replace the knowledge gained from experience...