Fuel tank skid plate wanted - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

wildbill · 09-17-2003, 02:42 AM

I am looking for an original fuel tank skid plate for my 71 cst blazer. I am interested in buying or trading if anyone has one.
Thanks
Bill

Davy · 09-17-2003, 05:24 PM

I didn't know there was such a thing. Add that to my "want" list.

wildbill · 09-18-2003, 04:55 AM

I have only seen one, and I was outbid on ebay. Not all blazers or jimmy's came with them, so they are tough to find.

kilomanjaro · 09-18-2003, 05:11 PM

I am pretty sure they were included in the "skid plate" option. I have seen a few but I think almost all of them rusted out, they were basically just a tub that moulded around the bottom of the tank. Dirt and moisture got stuck up in them and rusted them out.
john

Leinie · 09-18-2003, 08:58 PM

My spare Blazer has the Fuel tank skid plate and the transfer case skid plate- But you need to spend $4500 for all my stuff to get them

Davy · 09-19-2003, 09:50 AM

come on Leinie, we need some parts.

Seriously, you'll be sorry if you sell everything. You should finish one and part off what's left to us.

Davy

1970blazin · 09-19-2003, 10:41 AM

Leinie- Maybe you (or someone) has pics of what the skid plate looks like and I can fab them up for a reasonable price. Let me know who is interested and what a good cost is and if I look at the pics maybe I can make one (or two or three

)
Ken

Davy · 09-19-2003, 10:43 AM

I would be interested in one, depending on price obviously.

Davy

Leinie · 09-19-2003, 10:56 AM

I can get some pics and e-mail them if you give me your address, It won't be until next week though.

1970blazin · 09-19-2003, 11:05 AM

Address is Averyarc@comcast.net Thanks Leinie!
Once I see how to make them I will let you know what I can make them for and see if the price is okay before I start one.

2wdBlazer · 09-19-2003, 11:34 AM

I had one on my last 4x4 Blazer. I wish I had a pic.

mkmiller1 · 09-19-2003, 12:25 PM

Here are a couple of pics of mine. It came off a blazer with skid plate listed and didn't have a transfer case skidplate. It is in very good condition.

bpmcgee · 09-19-2003, 01:04 PM

I have a new one that I bought off of eBay. It hasn't been installed yet.

If you need more pictures, I can help with them.

Brian

Davy · 09-19-2003, 01:51 PM

more pics Brian.

Does it look like the one above? Does it provide much protection?

bpmcgee · 09-19-2003, 03:50 PM

Yeah, it looks like it will support the blazer if you chose to lift the whole truck by the fuel tank. At a guess it weighs 20 lbs.

I'll take some pics this weekend.

Brian

darrel_s · 09-19-2003, 08:04 PM

HatGuy · 09-20-2003, 01:33 AM

how much did it cost?

**BAD4X4** · 09-21-2003, 10:55 PM

My blazer has the skid plate package too, but I took them off to clean and get powder coated. Whan I get them back Ill get pics. I got them done in silver.

*Phillip Johnson* · 09-26-2003, 02:59 AM

I have one in the back of my truck. I just brought it back up from Chico tonight and its for sale! I have no use for it but I remembered I saw this post. email me @ pbjohnson2@aol.com
otherwise, I will be using the torch and find a use for the metal.

kilomanjaro · 09-26-2003, 03:15 AM

Phillip Johnson---I sent you an email.
john

LT 72 Jimmy · 09-26-2003, 09:38 AM

I'd like to have one of those skid plates, original or repro. Are there any for sale? If so, how much.

LT

NuBomb · 09-26-2003, 12:23 PM

I'd be interested in some skid plates too.

*Phillip Johnson* · 09-26-2003, 01:03 PM

Kilomanjaro,
You have email and are 1st shot on it.
If that falls through. The next in line is LT 72, then New Bomb.
When I get the truck unloaded, ill post pictures. Its is a factory stock item off a 71 Blazer. Great shape

*Phillip Johnson* · 09-26-2003, 01:03 PM

Kilomanjaro,
You have email and are 1st shot on it.
If that falls through. The next in line is LT 72, then New Bomb.
When I get the truck unloaded, ill post pictures. Its is a factory stock item off a 71 Blazer. Great shape

mkmiller1 · 09-26-2003, 01:41 PM

Didn't "wildbill" start this thread? Shouldn't he have a shot at it if he wants it?

Matthew

09-17-2003, 02:42 AM	#1
wildbill Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Merced, CA Posts: 33	Fuel tank skid plate wanted I am looking for an original fuel tank skid plate for my 71 cst blazer. I am interested in buying or trading if anyone has one. Thanks Bill __________________ 72 Chevy lwb 4x4 71 Blazer CST 4x4

09-17-2003, 05:24 PM	#2
Davy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Rice, Minnesota Posts: 370	I didn't know there was such a thing. Add that to my "want" list. __________________ 1970 Blazer CST Looking for NOS items for my CST restoration.

09-18-2003, 04:55 AM	#3
wildbill Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Merced, CA Posts: 33	I have only seen one, and I was outbid on ebay. Not all blazers or jimmy's came with them, so they are tough to find. __________________ 72 Chevy lwb 4x4 71 Blazer CST 4x4

09-18-2003, 05:11 PM	#4
kilomanjaro Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: From Kansas now in Palmer, Alaska Posts: 807	skid plate I am pretty sure they were included in the "skid plate" option. I have seen a few but I think almost all of them rusted out, they were basically just a tub that moulded around the bottom of the tank. Dirt and moisture got stuck up in them and rusted them out. john __________________ 63 Buick Wildcat 425 72 Chevy Blazer CST 72 Chevy C10 Cheyenne 00 Ford F-350 Super Duty 7.3L 09 Dodge Challenger SRT-8 10 Ford Expedition Limited

09-19-2003, 09:50 AM	#6
Davy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Rice, Minnesota Posts: 370	come on Leinie, we need some parts. Seriously, you'll be sorry if you sell everything. You should finish one and part off what's left to us. Davy __________________ 1970 Blazer CST Looking for NOS items for my CST restoration.

09-18-2003, 08:58 PM	#5
Leinie Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: USA Posts: 2,613	My spare Blazer has the Fuel tank skid plate and the transfer case skid plate- But you need to spend $4500 for all my stuff to get them

09-19-2003, 10:41 AM	#7
1970blazin Blazerless:-( Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Olympia WA Posts: 1,612	Leinie- Maybe you (or someone) has pics of what the skid plate looks like and I can fab them up for a reasonable price. Let me know who is interested and what a good cost is and if I look at the pics maybe I can make one (or two or three ) Ken __________________ 1970blazin 1970 CST Blazer-Orig. Dark Blue-SOLD Progress Pics of Blazer for sale

09-19-2003, 10:43 AM	#8
Davy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Rice, Minnesota Posts: 370	I would be interested in one, depending on price obviously. Davy __________________ 1970 Blazer CST Looking for NOS items for my CST restoration.

09-19-2003, 10:56 AM	#9
Leinie Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: USA Posts: 2,613	I can get some pics and e-mail them if you give me your address, It won't be until next week though.

09-19-2003, 11:05 AM	#10
1970blazin Blazerless:-( Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Olympia WA Posts: 1,612	Address is Averyarc@comcast.net Thanks Leinie! Once I see how to make them I will let you know what I can make them for and see if the price is okay before I start one. __________________ 1970blazin 1970 CST Blazer-Orig. Dark Blue-SOLD Progress Pics of Blazer for sale

09-19-2003, 11:34 AM	#11
2wdBlazer The Blazer King Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Valrico, Fl (Tampa) Posts: 1,212	I had one on my last 4x4 Blazer. I wish I had a pic. __________________ 72 2wd Blazer. Its the superbichinest, megacoolinest, superflowinest. Last edited by 2wdBlazer; 09-19-2003 at 11:37 AM.

09-19-2003, 12:25 PM	#12
mkmiller1 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Magnolia, Arkansas Posts: 1,091	pics Here are a couple of pics of mine. It came off a blazer with skid plate listed and didn't have a transfer case skidplate. It is in very good condition. __________________ GOD is good...All the time! '71 swb custom10 barn find-68K original miles 72 K5 CST rust bucket, but runs and drives 84K miles

09-19-2003, 01:04 PM	#13
bpmcgee Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 2,181	I have a new one that I bought off of eBay. It hasn't been installed yet. If you need more pictures, I can help with them. Brian

09-19-2003, 01:51 PM	#14
Davy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Rice, Minnesota Posts: 370	more pics Brian. Does it look like the one above? Does it provide much protection? __________________ 1970 Blazer CST Looking for NOS items for my CST restoration.

09-19-2003, 03:50 PM	#15
bpmcgee Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 2,181	Yeah, it looks like it will support the blazer if you chose to lift the whole truck by the fuel tank. At a guess it weighs 20 lbs. I'll take some pics this weekend. Brian



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09-21-2003, 10:55 PM	#18
BAD4X4 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: La pine Oregon Posts: 1,668	My blazer has the skid plate package too, but I took them off to clean and get powder coated. Whan I get them back Ill get pics. I got them done in silver. __________________ 1972 Cheyenne K-30 6"lift {502 PROJECT} 1972 Cheyenne K-30 8"lift 454 450hp {Ol'Blue} 1972 Cheyenne K-20 Custom Stretch 6" lift 454 1972 Custom Deluxe K-20 4" lift 2007 GMC Crew Cab Diesel 6"lift {The Tow Rig 2017 Ford F-350 Crew Cab 6.7 6"lift (Wife's) 1977 El Camino SS Grandpa baught new 1986 K-30 Crew Cab 502 1955 Chevy 2-Door gasser 454 550hp{project} 1956 Chevy Bel-Air 2-Door hardtop 572 700hp 1979 Ford F-350 All Original 4x4 (Wife's)

09-26-2003, 02:59 AM	#19
Phillip Johnson Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Grants Pass, Oregon Posts: 1,579	I have one in the back of my truck. I just brought it back up from Chico tonight and its for sale! I have no use for it but I remembered I saw this post. email me @ pbjohnson2@aol.com otherwise, I will be using the torch and find a use for the metal.

09-26-2003, 03:15 AM	#20
kilomanjaro Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: From Kansas now in Palmer, Alaska Posts: 807	skid plate Phillip Johnson---I sent you an email. john __________________ 63 Buick Wildcat 425 72 Chevy Blazer CST 72 Chevy C10 Cheyenne 00 Ford F-350 Super Duty 7.3L 09 Dodge Challenger SRT-8 10 Ford Expedition Limited

09-26-2003, 09:38 AM	#21
LT 72 Jimmy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Arkansas Posts: 252	skid plate I'd like to have one of those skid plates, original or repro. Are there any for sale? If so, how much. LT

09-26-2003, 12:23 PM	#22
NuBomb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Canton, Georgia, USA Posts: 1,119	I'd be interested in some skid plates too. __________________ Jeremy (NUBOMB) 72K5 CST 350/350/205 1951 Chevy 1/2 ton North Georgia Group "... And the first rule to being a man is you gotta spend your life doing crap you don't wanna do." Red Forman.

09-26-2003, 01:03 PM	#23
Phillip Johnson Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Grants Pass, Oregon Posts: 1,579	Kilomanjaro, You have email and are 1st shot on it. If that falls through. The next in line is LT 72, then New Bomb. When I get the truck unloaded, ill post pictures. Its is a factory stock item off a 71 Blazer. Great shape

09-26-2003, 01:41 PM	#25
mkmiller1 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Magnolia, Arkansas Posts: 1,091	Didn't "wildbill" start this thread? Shouldn't he have a shot at it if he wants it? Matthew __________________ GOD is good...All the time! '71 swb custom10 barn find-68K original miles 72 K5 CST rust bucket, but runs and drives 84K miles

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