The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network (https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/index.php)
-   The 1969 - 1972 Blazers and Jimmys Message Board (https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/forumdisplay.php?f=36)
-   -   1ST. Gen stock skid plates (https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=369814)

swyfor5 11-01-2009 03:53 AM

1ST. Gen stock skid plates
 
In the process of swapping out my dana 20 t-case for a NP205. I have always wanted a skid plate for that area. Seen some pic's of the stock plate, but it's been awhile. Don't see too many out there. Anybody out there got any pic's of the stock plate or any custom setups?

bigdon-70blazer 11-01-2009 08:35 AM

Re: 1ST. Gen stock skid plates
 
I got mine off at this exact time and will pic it for you later and see if I have pics of it installed. First things first, Church!

AJs72K5 11-01-2009 11:42 AM

Re: 1ST. Gen stock skid plates
 
This is the best pic I have... xfer case skid and the gas tank skid in the back.

http://www.texas4x4.org/gallery/albu...2659.sized.jpg

turp mcspray 11-01-2009 05:04 PM

Re: 1ST. Gen stock skid plates
 
The stock ones were pretty basic.
I always wanted to put a skid plate on my blazer back when I was doing a lot of rock crawling. I never got around to it. With a 205, I can't say that it's really needed. Mine has kissed plenty of rocks and all that ever happened was a few scrape marks. LOL!

swyfor5 11-01-2009 07:39 PM

Re: 1ST. Gen stock skid plates
 
Right on! Still might like the stock mount setup! With my lift, Stock plate might just work out ok!

Burt4x4 11-02-2009 11:21 AM

Re: 1ST. Gen stock skid plates
 
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_s41zmvZTlf8/Ss...0/100_1934.JPG

Factory "dual" crossmember/skid

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_s41zmvZTlf8/Su...0/HPNX0476.JPG

Homemade gas tank skid for my 37gal tank

turp mcspray 11-02-2009 11:42 AM

Re: 1ST. Gen stock skid plates
 
Having a plate is a good idea. I just happened to find out it wasn't an absolute must. Having one under the gas tank is another story! Even WITH a skid plate, my tank still got dented. Without it, I would have been walking home more than once! LOL!

swyfor5 11-02-2009 12:28 PM

Re: 1ST. Gen stock skid plates
 
Awesome guy's! Thank's for the pic's! Now I just have to locate one for myself.

drunkbus 11-02-2009 01:37 PM

Re: 1ST. Gen stock skid plates
 
1 Attachment(s)
I've got one I'd probably sell you. Anybody know what these go for? Shipping costs? This is in great shape. It just has some real light surface rust from being out last winter.

swyfor5 11-02-2009 02:21 PM

Re: 1ST. Gen stock skid plates
 
Yea, very interested. Let me know asap! PM me with details please. Thank's!

swyfor5 11-02-2009 08:33 PM

Re: 1ST. Gen stock skid plates
 
DBus, I am here and ready, so let me know what's going on. Thank's, Bryan.

swyfor5 11-03-2009 12:19 PM

Re: 1ST. Gen stock skid plates
 
Sent PM.

Burt4x4 11-03-2009 03:07 PM

Re: 1ST. Gen stock skid plates
 
Hey Bryan, in that pic above there are two brackets missing from that crossmember...Just to let you know. The crossmember attaches to both lower and upper frame rails.
On the right you can see the upper frame bracket going up to the top of the frame.
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_s41zmvZTlf8/Ss...0/100_1934.JPG

drunkbus 11-03-2009 03:44 PM

Re: 1ST. Gen stock skid plates
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Burt4x4 (Post 3600680)
Hey Bryan, in that pic above there are two brackets missing from that crossmember...Just to let you know. The crossmember attaches to both lower and upper frame rails.
On the right you can see the upper frame bracket going up to the top of the frame.
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_s41zmvZTlf8/Ss...0/100_1934.JPG

There is nothing missing. In my picture it shows the skid plate and the rear crossmember. The picture was taken from the front looking toward the back. Yes, the front crossmember does attach to the top and bottom frame rail but not the rear crossmember as it also shows in your picture.

drunkbus 11-03-2009 04:20 PM

Re: 1ST. Gen stock skid plates
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by swyfor5 (Post 3600470)
Sent PM.

Calm down, I told you yesterday it will take me a few days before I can go out and get it. Probably won't be able to get it sent out until next week since I have to work until this weekend.

swyfor5 11-03-2009 04:27 PM

Re: 1ST. Gen stock skid plates
 
It's cool, just let me know what's up, and when your ready, we'll deal.

Burt4x4 11-03-2009 06:51 PM

Re: 1ST. Gen stock skid plates
 
ahh..my bad :uhmk:

swyfor5 11-03-2009 08:01 PM

Re: 1ST. Gen stock skid plates
 
It's all good, thank's for keeping up!

monte0185 11-03-2009 10:55 PM

Re: 1ST. Gen stock skid plates
 
ok i have a stupid question!! Whats the rear crossmember for? I have one as well on my old frame with the skid plate still attached to it but it dosent hook to anything as far as I know. I wasnt gonna even bother putting it in till i seen these pics. Am I missing something?

swyfor5 11-03-2009 11:39 PM

Re: 1ST. Gen stock skid plates
 
Basically the rear crossmember is to to mount the skid plate, am I right guy's?

AJs72K5 11-03-2009 11:54 PM

Re: 1ST. Gen stock skid plates
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by swyfor5 (Post 3601547)
Basically the rear crossmember is to to mount the skid plate, am I right guy's?

That's been my assumption.

monte0185 11-04-2009 03:40 PM

Re: 1ST. Gen stock skid plates
 
Thats what I was thinking but i just wanted to make sure I wasnt missing something.

Tim Christian 11-04-2009 06:00 PM

Re: 1ST. Gen stock skid plates
 
I have a nice one with extra crossmeber been blasted and powder coated I would trade for factory one for gas tank. Would actually like to see a picture of a factory gas tank one. Never seen one. Thanks Tim

bigdon-70blazer 11-04-2009 06:44 PM

Re: 1ST. Gen stock skid plates
 
1 Attachment(s)
Tim here is a pic of a gas tank skid plate, factory

swyfor5 11-04-2009 08:23 PM

Re: 1ST. Gen stock skid plates
 
Also have a pic of mine, back on my old storage barn thread. Mine came off a 72 suburban, and has worked fine.


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 01:35 PM.

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Copyright 1997-2025 67-72chevytrucks.com