oil pump gasket

[kljfamily]

Hello,

Does anyone know where to get the gasket for the oil pump.

1965 c10 250 engine

Its the gasket that does over the cover plate where the gears are.

I found it in the rebuild kit which is retailing for about $54, however I just need the gasket and on a budget.

at $54 that's more then the cost fo a new oil pump minus the pickup. Pump and pickup are about $80. If there is a cheap option for the gasket that's what I'm looking for.

Also, when dismantling there was no gasket on the bottom of the pump where it attaches to the block, that I can find but curious as to why that was missing? I'm assuming its also a necessary gasket.