Previous owner told me he welded the tank mounts, arg! i hope to strip it down and grind them off and repaint. Only issue then is finding a gas tank that i can use under top of the frame. better off yet is to find a tank/engine combo that fits as well!
http://www.oldminibikes.com/forum/mini-bike-parts/65299-tecumseh-3-5-h-35-a.html