What Tank's does

Tank's, Inc. is a privately held Iowa-incorporated manufacturer and direct-to-consumer retailer of fuel system components for the classic and custom vehicle aftermarket, headquartered at 260 Welter Drive, Monticello, Iowa. The company designs and builds fuel tanks in polyethylene, stainless steel, mild steel, and alloy coated steel, with model-specific fitments covering Chevrolet, Ford, GMC, Buick, Pontiac, Oldsmobile, Mopar, Mercury, Kaiser Frazer, and universal applications, and complements these tanks with a full ecosystem of fuel pumps, sending units, filler necks, filler hoses, fuel lines, filters, regulators, AN fittings, tank straps, rollover vent valves, fuel vapor canisters, and installation tools.

A core specialization is EFI (electronic fuel injection) conversion, with the company offering custom tank solutions and complete EFI fuel line kits (e.g., -8AN kits with bypass regulators at 35-90 PSI) for hot rods, pro touring builds, and LS engine swaps. Tank's also supports carbureted applications via mechanical fuel pressure gauges, chrome fuel pressure regulators, and matching plumbing components. Distribution is via the company's own e-commerce storefront, toll-free and local phone sales, an established dealer locator network, and a Facebook page, with a discounted "Bargain Room" category for scratch-and-dent and overstock inventory.

The company is founder-owned and operated, bootstrapped, with no disclosed institutional investment, M&A, or leadership changes. It carries 1-10 employees per its public profile and serves individual enthusiasts and small custom shops across North America under unit-pricing, pay-as-you-go terms, with no recurring contracts or enterprise customers disclosed.

Name

Tank's

Legal name

Tank's, Inc.

Website

https://tanksinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Tank's, Inc. is a privately held, Iowa-based manufacturer and direct-to-consumer retailer of fuel tanks and fuel system components for street rods, muscle cars, and classic trucks, with EFI conversion specialization, serving individual enthusiasts and small custom shops across North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Aftermarket Fuel System Components

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Gasoline Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing (336310), Automotive Parts and Accessories Retailers (44133)

SIC

Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories (3714), Wholesale-Motor Vehicle Supplies & New Parts (5013)

akta.pro primary industry

Fuel Systems Service (Diesel/Gas/CNG/LNG, Injectors, Tanks) (TLAKABAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Aftermarket Drivetrain & Powertrain Components Manufacturing (Clutches/CV Axles/Alternators/Starters) (IMACANAD), Automotive Aftermarket Parts Distribution (Light-Duty) (TLAKAOAA), Performance, racing & tuning parts distribution (CRAOANAH)

Keywords

• Aftermarket fuel systems
• Automotive fuel components
• Street rod parts
• Classic car fuel tanks
• Muscle car fuel system

Headquarters

HQ city

Monticello

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Fuel Tanks Sales: One-time sales of replacement and custom fuel tanks for street rods, muscle cars, and classic trucks
2. Fuel System Components: Sales of fuel pumps, sending units, filler necks, lines, filters, regulators, and fittings for complete fuel system solutions
3. Accessories and Apparel: Additional products including tank accessories, tools, installation accessories, apparel, and tin signs

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Tank's Inc. designs, manufactures, and retails aftermarket fuel system components for street rods, muscle cars, and classic trucks. Its catalog includes fuel tanks, fuel pressure regulators and gauges, fuel filters, AN hose and fitting kits, fuel caps and fillers, fuel shut-off valves, and fuel vapor canisters. Products are sold directly to enthusiasts and through a dealer network, serving both carbureted and modern fuel-injected (e.g., LS) applications.

Product overview

Tank's Inc. is a manufacturer and retailer of fuel system components for street rods, muscle cars, and classic trucks. The product portfolio centers on fuel tanks (the core product, available in polyethylene, stainless steel, mild steel, and alloy coated steel for various vehicle makes including Chevy, Ford, GMC, Buick, Pontiac, Oldsmobile, Mopar, and Mercury), complemented by a comprehensive range of fuel system accessories. Key product lines include fuel pumps and accessories, fuel sending units, fuel filler necks (in various styles including flush mount, aircraft style, and Shelby Cobra style), fuel filler door kits, fuel lines/filtration/regulators (including AN fittings, push-lock hose ends, and complete fuel line kits for both carbureted and EFI applications), fuel tank accessories (gas caps, rollover vent valves, fuel vapor carbon canisters), gas tank straps, and specialized tools for installation. The company also offers EFI conversion solutions and a bargain room for discounted/scratch-and-dent inventory.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fuel Shut-Off Valve A shut-off valve for automotive fuel systems, used by classic car, street rod, and muscle truck builders to control fuel flow. Sold as a standalone component.
• Fuel Pressure Gauge A gauge for monitoring fuel pressure in automotive fuel systems, used by enthusiasts and builders of classic/street rod/muscle truck applications.
• Carbureted Fuel Pressure Regulator A fuel pressure regulator designed for carbureted engines in classic cars and street rods, regulating fuel delivery pressure for the carburetor.
• Universal Fuel Filler A universal-fit fuel tank filler neck/housing for street rods and muscle cars, designed to fit a wide range of custom fuel tank installations.
• Low Profile Threaded Aluminum Fuel Filler A low-profile, threaded aluminum fuel filler for street rods and custom builds where reduced filler height is desired for fitment and styling.
• Polished Aluminum Shelby Cobra Gas Cap A polished aluminum gas cap styled after the Shelby Cobra, for classic muscle cars and Cobra-replica street rods.
• Fuel Vapor Carbon Canister A charcoal/vapor carbon canister for capturing fuel vapors in the fuel system, used to meet emissions and evaporative-loss requirements on street-driven classic and muscle vehicles.
• Fuel Vapor Carbon Canister with Heat Shield A fuel vapor carbon canister integrated with a heat shield, used in classic/street rod fuel systems where under-hood heat protection of the vapor canister is required.
• Fuel Vapor Carbon Canister (variant SKU) An additional fuel vapor carbon canister SKU offered by Tank's for evaporative emissions control in classic/muscle car fuel systems.
• 8AN Fuel Line Kit A pre-assembled 8AN fuel line kit providing -8AN hose, fittings, and adapters needed to plumb a complete fuel delivery line on street rods and muscle cars.
• Fuel Filters & Regulators A category offering of inline fuel filters and regulators for aftermarket fuel systems on classic, muscle, and street rod vehicles.
• Fuel Fittings & Adapters AN fittings, adapters, and connectors used to assemble custom fuel lines for street rod, classic, and muscle truck applications.
• LS Fuel Filter Regulator A combined fuel filter and pressure regulator engineered for LS-series fuel-injected engines commonly swapped into classic cars and street rods.
• -8AN Black Push Lock Fuel Hose Black push-lock style -8AN fuel hose for custom fuel line plumbing on street rods and muscle cars, sold by the length.
• -6AN Push Lock Hose Ends -6AN push-lock hose ends (fittings) used to terminate -6AN push-lock fuel hose in custom fuel line assemblies.
• In-Tank Rollover Vent Valve A rollover vent valve installed inside the fuel tank, designed to prevent fuel spillage in the event of a vehicle rollover; used by safety-conscious builders of street-driven classic vehicles.
• Koul Tools Specialty fuel line assembly tooling distributed/sold by Tank's to assist builders in assembling AN-style fuel hose and fittings.
• Flush Mount Fuel Filler Neck A flush-mount fuel filler neck for clean, body-line flush filler installation on street rods and custom cars.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature2 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Earl's Performance Plumbing: Manufacturer of AN fittings, hose, and fuel/oil plumbing components widely used in street-rod and muscle-car builds; directly comparable to Tank's on AN fittings, hose ends, and complete fuel-line kits.
• Aeromotive: Direct competitor specializing in high-performance fuel pumps, fuel filters, regulators, and complete fuel-system kits for street rods, muscle cars, and race applications — overlapping closely with Tank's core fuel-system component offering.
• Classic Performance Products (CPP): Manufacturer and retailer of restoration and upgrade parts for classic Chevy, Ford, and Mopar muscle cars including fuel-system components; closely comparable to Tank's on customer base, product mix, and direct-to-builder distribution model.
• MagnaFuel: Manufacturer of high-flow fuel pumps, regulators, and filters targeted at pro-touring, hot-rod, and racing builds — overlapping with Tank's fuel-pump and regulator SKUs in the same enthusiast customer base.
• Rick's Tanks: Custom fuel-tank fabricator for hot rods, street rods, and custom builds including EFI-ready tanks; a direct niche competitor with comparable made-to-order manufacturing model and customer segment.

Broad incumbents

• Speedway Motors: Large retailer/distributor of hot-rod, street-rod, and muscle-car parts including fuel tanks, fittings, and EFI components; competes with Tank's both as a parts source and as a competitor storefront across overlapping classic-vehicle SKUs.
• Holley Performance Products: Dominant performance-aftermarket platform offering fuel pumps, regulators, fittings, and complete EFI systems; competes with Tank's in fuel-system components and EFI conversion parts across muscle-car and pro-touring segments, but at much broader scale across many product categories.
• Edelbrock: Long-established performance aftermarket brand offering fuel pumps, carbs, intake manifolds, and EFI systems for classic American V8s; directly comparable to Tank's on fuel-system parts for muscle-car and street-rod builders, though broader in engine and induction categories.

Emerging players

• FiTech EFI: Specialist in self-learning EFI throttle-body and conversion kits for classic V8 engines; overlaps with Tank's EFI conversion tank kits at the system level and targets the same pro-touring/restomod customer.
• Koul Tools: Niche manufacturer of AN push-lock hose assembly tools used by builders installing fuel and oil lines; already carried by Tank's and serves the same enthusiast DIY/installer base.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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