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Are there currently new gas tanks, P/N 443145, available for the 55-56 cars? Is the tank the same for the 51-54's?

The 1951-54 Parts List is available on site, you can look up the details for yourself. But it indicates that p/n 443145 is used in most (though not all) 1952-1954 models.

These tanks were reproduced and widely available a while back, I'm sure someone will provide info on current availability.

1951-1956 Packard gas tank with Straps and Sending unit
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tomsclassic (85456)
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$669.00

Ebay,

Ask if he still has it with one piece fill tube.

The company is called Auto City Classic, Isanti MN. At this time, they do not have any 51-56 Packard gas tanks in stock, just the straps and hardware. They are in the process of having a new batch made. Some concern I have regarding these tanks is what I read on an older thread saying that there was a problem with the filler neck bend requiring some re-bending. Anyone have information on having to modify the filler neck?

I don't have any problems.

Little low on the 400 the locking gas cap is bigger than the original cap

But nothing that's a problem.

The fill tube. Spout could be an inch higher..to make things easier

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I installed one in my 56 Clipper and had to bend the filler. I told Auto City Classic about the issue. Here is the comparison of the original and new tanks. I used a tubing bender to make the necessary changes. Prior to bending the filler was partly below the filler door.

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I had the same filler neck issue on the two replacement tanks I've installed. Though the second one (maybe a different batch?) was much better and the neck itself looked different. But they are definitely lower than the stock one. The first tank was much lower, but I can still get the cap on and off without a problem so I never bothered to bend the neck up.

Mine

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Riki, that's about where mine sits as well on the older reproduction tank.

For reference, here are two different reproduction tanks vs original tanks. The first is a repro I bought in 2020. The filler neck sits at 1-2" lower than the original. Ordered from Kanter.



The second is a repro from 2024. The filler neck on the newer repro tank is in a better position and has smoother bends. Ordered from AutoCityClassics. This tank was also unpainted, whereas the earlier repro tank was painted silver. I assume they came from the same manufacturer....both came from Taiwan.\