As you can see from my picture, my '67 is no longer running but in the process of resurrection. I had trouble with the fuel pump quitting back in the 70's. Filing the points took care of it, and then wrapping electrical tape around the pump to seal off the crack where moisture can get in helped delay repeat offenses. I did eventually install an after-market electronic pump. Never had trouble after that.
Crisis doesn't necessarily make character, but it certainly does reveal it.