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HH56

52-6 Fuel tanks

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I'm confused -- again. First there were few to no fuel tanks to be had and now at least two are selling repro 52-6 tanks. I thought Kanter had done the upfront work to put them into production and would have had an exclusive. Is this Minnesota company another company of Kanters or did Kanter not foot the upfront work.

I'm also curious why this would not list for 51 also. Is there something I've missed that these repros wouldn't fit or work in 51's?

Posted on: 2014/1/17 17:59

Howard

Joe Santana

Re: 52-6 Fuel tanks

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Never mind. Checked your link.
1952 - 1956
Darn

Howard,
What does 52-6 mean?
Is there a source for new fuel tanks for 1940 Super 8s?

Posted on: 2014/1/17 18:05

HH56

Re: 52-6 Fuel tanks

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I don't remember seeing any repro tanks for Packards other than this 52-56 tank that was just announced. This one had been a long rumored Kanter project and fairly long in the making. He finally announced it maybe a month ago and that is why I was surprised to see someone other than Kanter selling it.

Posted on: 2014/1/17 18:09

Howard

Randy Berger

Re: 52-6 Fuel tanks

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The 51 tank has a different part number. Does it still have the whistle??

Posted on: 2014/1/17 21:03

Packard 1941

Re: 52-6 Fuel tanks

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I am interested in knowing the difference between the '51 and the '52.I need a '51 and they appear to be so similar, that I am going to try one of the new '52-'56 tanks.

Posted on: 2014/1/17 22:05

Charles

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I think the only difference between the 51 and 52-56 tanks is the fill whistle on the 51. You should be able to use these tanks in a 51 if you don't mind losing this feature.

Posted on: 2014/1/17 22:50

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WILLIS BIRKS

Re: 52-6 Fuel tanks

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I can't find the tanks listed anywhere in Kanter? What is the link and the price?

Posted on: 2014/1/18 16:32

Owen_Dyneto

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I can't find the tanks listed anywhere in Kanter? What is the link and the price?.

Despite the age we live it, the Internet isn't always first with information - this time it's hardcopy Kanter catalogs that are first. We just had a discussion about them with pricing, etc. on this forum a few weeks ago - guess you missed it. Excerpt from October 2013 catalog for 55-56 models attached (there are separate hardcopy catalogs for various years/groups of years))

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Posted on: 2014/1/18 16:41

HH56

Re: 52-6 Fuel tanks

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Despite the age we live it, the Internet isn't always first with information - this time it's hardcopy Kanter catalogs that are first.

Looks to be almost the same prices from Kanter and that Minnesota place. Next time you see Fred, I'd be curious to know if that other company is affiliated. The tanks look to be the only Packard items they carry. Sure surprised Kanter's didn't have a tank exclusive with the Packard folks after doing the work.

Posted on: 2014/1/18 17:07

Howard