Product Summary

Custom Replacement Fuel Tank Style, 18 gallons Capacity

  • It is also painted for additional protection
  • Comes with a large 3/8" NPT Internal Pickup Tube
  • Specifically designed to fit the 1949-1952 Chevy
  • Features an alloy coated steel construction to protect against corrosion
  • Includes a 1-1/2" ID mandrel formed fuel-proof connecting hose for easy installation
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Key Specs

MFG. Part #51-CGX
Fuel Tank StyleCustom Replacement
Fuel System TypeEFI | Carb
Capacity18 gallons
Material TypeSteel
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Tanks 51-CGX Details

This 18 gallon fuel tank kit from Tanks Inc. features a large 3/8" NPT pickup tube. It is compatible with your 1949-1952 Chevy car. It includes mounting straps, gaskets, and O-ring sealed screws.

  • Alloy Coated Steel to protect against corrosion
  • Painted for additional protection
  • Internal Baffles
  • Large 3/8" NPT Internal Pickup Tube 
  • 1" deeper for extra capacity
  • Block-Off plate for non fuel injected cars
  • 1-1/2" ID Mandrel formed fuel-proof connecting hose for easy installation
  • Accept any 5 bolt after market sender such as Classic, Stewart Warner, VDO, Autometer, etc
  • Includes mounting straps, gaskets & O-ring sealed screws
  • 51-CGX (18 Gallons)

Note: When using the 51-CGX tank with a GPA series pump a 3/8" NPT pipe plug will be needed to block off the internal fuel tank pickup tube.

Warranty Information

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Speedway Motors cannot facilitate the return of defective Tanks Inc.’s products as they have requested to handle these directly with the consumer. For defective product support and Return Authorization, please contact Tanks Inc. at (319) 465-3522 or (877)

CARB Warning

For race/ off road use only

Emissions warning: this part only legal for sale or use in California for racing (competition) vehicles which may never be used, registered, or licensed for use upon a public highway. Any other use renders the vehicle tampered and not legal for use on California public highways (any public street or roadway, public dirt road, public park, or publicly maintained right of way open to the use of the public for vehicular travel). Violations subject to $37,500 penalty per violation per vehicle, revocation of registration, loss of use on California public right of ways, and proof of correction for tampering. There are similar restrictions and penalties under federal law and the laws of all other states with penalties under federal law of up to approximately $45,268 per tampered vehicle and/or engine.

Tanks 51-CGX Specifications

KEY SPECS
MFG. Part #51-CGX
BrandTanks
Fuel Tank StyleCustom Replacement
Fuel System TypeEFI | Carb
Capacity18 gallons
Material TypeSteel
FinishGalvanized
ColorSilver
Sending Unit IncludedNo
Fuel Pump IncludedNo
Tank Straps IncludedYes
Overall Length29.25"
Overall Width21.25"
Overall Height9.25"
Hardware IncludedYes
Fuel Capacity Range15.00-19.99 Gallons
GENERAL
Sold in QuantityEach
Fuel TypeGasoline
Inlet Fitting3/8" NPT
BaffledNo
Filler Neck IncludedYes

Ratings & Reviews

4.7

21 Reviews

Overall Assessment

Customers highly recommend our product and highlight its key features including fit compatibility, capacity, and quality. Specifically mentioned is its suitability for vehicles like the 1950 Chevy Styleline Deluxe and 1951 Rambler American, with comments about its perfect fit and equivalence to original factory tanks. While some buyers suggested slight modifications required for universal senders and the installation of certain accessory parts, overall, the product's quality, practicality, and ability to upgrade to fuel injection is commended. Buyers found the added capacity and included hardware as noteworthy features, with one user appreciating the tank's flexibility to be fitted in a pick-up due to its dimensions. Despite some need for minor adjustments, customers praised its solid build, endorsing it as a competent replacement that meets or surpasses expectations.

4.7

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Most Liked Positive Review

5.0

Pleasantly surprised with the quality !

The tank I bought was designed for a car but I installed it in my pick-up because the dimensions allowed me to fit it perfectly behind my rear axle. It turned out great! I'm very happy with the quality of the tank and the parts in the kit.

Most Liked Negative Review

3.0

A Generic Part

Nice tank but...Since the tank is a generic tank, which is larger than the original, certain modifications and fabrications were needed. First the support straps need to be shaped and drilled for use. Second;The filler end on the tank is a larger diameter than the filler neck.So I needed to fabricate a piece to connect the rubber hose provided to the filler neck. Third; the tank has a baffle.This did not permit the sending unit to be attached front to rear, but skewed to one side. Also the sending unit holes are pre drilled and tapped and needed to be reconfigured. A lot of extra work.

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great would buy this

5.0

6 months ago

mike

mo

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fit the car great

First tank I've hung.

5.0

a year ago

Bubba

Sheffield, Alabama.

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This tank was made by Tanks. It's extremely well built and finished.

Would Recommend

I would buy again

5.0

2 years ago

curt

knoxville, tn

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I have upgrades available with this tank that will allow me to switch over to fuel injection if a want

Would Recommend

The tank fit perfectly and was exact fit!

5.0

4 years ago

Willyjohn

Litchfield Park, Az

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The fuel tank fit perfectly in my 1950 Chevy Styleline Deluxe

Would Recommend

1951 Chevrolet Styleline deluxe

5.0

4 years ago

Movie Kev

Poughkeepsie New York

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Fits like a glove , but universal sender may not be proper for this application.

Would Recommend

yes

4.0

5 years ago

Norm

Murfreesboro Tn.

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Mounting holes for the stock sending unit are NOT compatible,

Would Recommend

Great 18 gallon tank.!

5.0

5 years ago

Ed

Idaho

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Tank worked out well

Would Recommend

I now know where to go when I need another tank!

5.0

5 years ago

Rambler Man

Festus, MO

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I purchased this for my 61 Rambler American and it is so close to the factory one that I will not have to do any modifications to make it fit.

Would Recommend

Perfect replacement for the original.

5.0

5 years ago

Loners CC

San Diego

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Great product. Perfect replacement for the production tank.

Would Recommend

very good tank, extra capacity too.

5.0

6 years ago

ken

trenton, ga.

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fits the 52 chevy perfectly...will be a custom rat

Would Recommend

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Questions & Answers

5 Questions • 6 Answers

Will this tank work with a stock sending unit/fuel gauge on my '52 Chevy sedan? I'm currently running a 12 volt system with resisters for the gas gauge, radio, and heater. It sounds like it needs an aftermarket sender.

by Eagle65

• 7 years ago

1 answer

What sending units will work for this tank?

by Greg

• 7 years ago

1 answer

What are the dimensions of this tank? Considering it for my 36 chevy.

by Bob

• 9 years ago

2 answers

will this tank work if I'm using a fuel injection type engine

by aaron

• 9 years ago

1 answer

Does this come with mounts stripes, gasket, o-ring seal screws, and block-off plate for non fuel injected cars?

by Cargirl52

• 10 years ago

1 answer

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