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**special-K** · 04-13-2007, 10:18 AM

Were skid plates only offered on Blazers & Jimmys as a set(t-case/gas tank)?Or,was the t-case skid plate available for the pickups?
And,these were "factory" options listed on the VIN-spec sheets,right?

**Joesjunk** · 04-13-2007, 05:05 PM

I have a Blazer with both and it just says "Skid plate" on the option list. You must have got both with a Blazer or Jimmy???

badpeanut · 04-13-2007, 07:08 PM

I see it listed as an option in my Blazer GM Restoration pack (NA4), but not in my pickup GM Restoration pack.

Good question!

TTT!

**special-K** · 04-14-2007, 07:13 AM

I`ll have to check the parts book.The question came up and I honestly don`t know the word on this.Joe,that`s what I`ve seen,"skid-plate".They didn`t get all wordy on those sheets,but...I believe on a K/5 it was the package,that`s one question.The pther is,did the t-case come on a pickup?I have seen a Suburban with the skid-plate option.I don`t know if there was a t-case plate.I`d assume it did originally.

**special-K** · 04-14-2007, 08:08 PM

ttt

1969k10stepside · 04-14-2007, 08:36 PM

Thanks for asking for me Tim,I am a little too lazy to myself

**jerry moss** · 04-14-2007, 10:09 PM

i have only seen them factory equipped on blazers---i'm not saying pickups didn't get them from the factory but i've never seen one. the only one i've seen on a pickup was aftermarket--not on the build sheet and it didn't use a second crossmember like the factory version. i know this doesn't answer the question but just my 2cents.

**special-K** · 04-15-2007, 04:27 AM

Yeah,I`ve never seen one on a pickup.I haven`t seen them all....yet.I`ve bought them from Cepek in the past.I definately saw the option on a`71 K/20 Suburban.
Dustin,I just had to ask.

**special-K** · 04-15-2007, 10:52 AM

The skid plate is only listed for Blazers in`71 dealer order book.They are listed as "Plate" for gas tank,the t-case just comes along.I know I saw "Skid-Plate" listed on this Suburban I looked at.It was real loaded,but too rusty...a shame.

**jerry moss** · 04-15-2007, 11:04 AM

i have one factory unit and a fellow board member made duplicates of the plate itself but you need the rear crossmember. turns out the rear crossmember is the same as the one used on 67-69 longbed 4x4s under the carrier bearing. he made me 4 or five of the plates and i've gathered a few of the correct crossmembers for the rear. the plates he made are exact duplicates of the original--without 30+ years of grease, dirt,etc.

gator2511 · 04-15-2007, 11:08 AM

anybody have a pic of these?

1969k10stepside · 04-15-2007, 11:15 AM

I always thought the rear skidplate crossmember looked like the t case crossmember.Did the second crossmember,for the skidplate,have only a lower portion to mount to the frame?Or did it have a upper portion too,like the t case crossmember?Here is what I have,from a 72 CST K5 supposively.Is it all there?I had no clue how rare it was,I knew they werent plentiful,but just got this cheap.I got a np205,TH350,t case skidplate,both crossmembers,for $150

Gator,here is a pic:
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**jerry moss** · 04-15-2007, 11:19 AM

the skid plate rear crossmember only uses the lower portion not the upper side pieces

1969k10stepside · 04-15-2007, 11:20 AM

Thanks for the info Jerry,I think instead of selling I will keep the skidplate and mount it on the shortbed 4x4.I'm so proud I think I will go mount it right now...lol

msgross · 04-21-2007, 07:47 AM

My 68 had a smaller skid plate that was attached to the lower crossmember in this pic. I'll get pics later...

**special-K** · 04-21-2007, 08:36 AM

Does your truck have it listed as an option?I have one left that I bought Dick Cepek.It`s about 12" wide and has a "kick-up" at the front.There`s a hole in the bottom to access the one t-case mounting bolt.It`s a much nicer piece than the factory one.I also have a gas tank skid-plate that was mounted on the`72 Blazer I have.I believe it`s aftermarket,too.

msgross · 04-21-2007, 09:02 AM

shoot some pics when able... I'll have to check the glovebox and get pics of mine today. I need to do a little metal repair on the crossmember too, rust ate at it....

1969k10stepside · 04-21-2007, 10:52 AM

My old 69 has the same skidplate as Msgross.Its the one under the carrier bearing crossmember.Its not listed as a option

44thore44 · 10-10-2008, 12:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

Were skid plates only offered on Blazers & Jimmys as a set(t-case/gas tank)?Or,was the t-case skid plate available for the pickups?
And,these were "factory" options listed on the VIN-spec sheets,right?

I know my dad had them on his company gmc pickup, but i dont know of all the ways they isued them out. what id like to know is were I can get some for my 71 pickup and my 84 blazer?? as they have saved my but in my 95 Z71 more than once!!
Glen

**Yukon Jack** · 10-10-2008, 04:11 PM

Here is what is under my 69 K20's carrier bearing crossmember

Nothing listed on my glove box sticker.

va_tlc · 10-10-2008, 10:28 PM

my black 72 has one as spec k described with a angle and a hole in it, nothing listed on glovebox although who knows how many gloveboxes the truck has had, although the skid plate looks factory as can be. ill try and get a pic to add.actually found one in a junkyard picked it up off the ground and sit it against a tree .maybe will have to go back and get it, but with the price of scrap metal .

jrdv · 10-11-2008, 12:53 AM

My new one came with the rare corvette skid plate.

msgross · 10-11-2008, 08:59 AM

Just realized I never posted pics of mine...

I don't think it's on the option sheet but it had this smaller skid plate under the TC. And yes it's the same crossmember as the tanny without the upper braces.

72swbcamo · 10-11-2008, 09:09 AM

Jerry Moss: Do you have any of the duplicate skid plates left, and if so are they for sale?

va_tlc · 10-11-2008, 06:49 PM

heres a pic of mine, sure looks factory enuff, but is not listed on g/b, im sure it will be for sale if i have to remove it again.

04-13-2007, 10:18 AM	#1
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Factory Skid Plates Were skid plates only offered on Blazers & Jimmys as a set(t-case/gas tank)?Or,was the t-case skid plate available for the pickups? And,these were "factory" options listed on the VIN-spec sheets,right? __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

04-13-2007, 05:05 PM	#2
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,702	Re: Factory Skid Plates I have a Blazer with both and it just says "Skid plate" on the option list. You must have got both with a Blazer or Jimmy??? __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

04-13-2007, 07:08 PM	#3
badpeanut Not a bad nut after all.. Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: ND Posts: 1,758	Re: Factory Skid Plates I see it listed as an option in my Blazer GM Restoration pack (NA4), but not in my pickup GM Restoration pack. Good question! TTT! __________________ '05 Chevy 2500HD 4x4 '72 GMC LWB 4x2 driver '72 Chevy LWB 4x4 plow truck '71 Blazer 4x4 driver '70 GMC LWB trailer

04-14-2007, 07:13 AM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Factory Skid Plates I`ll have to check the parts book.The question came up and I honestly don`t know the word on this.Joe,that`s what I`ve seen,"skid-plate".They didn`t get all wordy on those sheets,but...I believe on a K/5 it was the package,that`s one question.The pther is,did the t-case come on a pickup?I have seen a Suburban with the skid-plate option.I don`t know if there was a t-case plate.I`d assume it did originally. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

04-14-2007, 08:08 PM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Factory Skid Plates ttt __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

04-14-2007, 08:36 PM	#6
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,020	Re: Factory Skid Plates Thanks for asking for me Tim,I am a little too lazy to myself

04-14-2007, 10:09 PM	#7
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,916	Re: Factory Skid Plates i have only seen them factory equipped on blazers---i'm not saying pickups didn't get them from the factory but i've never seen one. the only one i've seen on a pickup was aftermarket--not on the build sheet and it didn't use a second crossmember like the factory version. i know this doesn't answer the question but just my 2cents. __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

04-15-2007, 04:27 AM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Factory Skid Plates Yeah,I`ve never seen one on a pickup.I haven`t seen them all....yet.I`ve bought them from Cepek in the past.I definately saw the option on a`71 K/20 Suburban. Dustin,I just had to ask. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

04-15-2007, 10:52 AM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Factory Skid Plates The skid plate is only listed for Blazers in`71 dealer order book.They are listed as "Plate" for gas tank,the t-case just comes along.I know I saw "Skid-Plate" listed on this Suburban I looked at.It was real loaded,but too rusty...a shame. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

04-15-2007, 11:04 AM	#10
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,916	Re: Factory Skid Plates i have one factory unit and a fellow board member made duplicates of the plate itself but you need the rear crossmember. turns out the rear crossmember is the same as the one used on 67-69 longbed 4x4s under the carrier bearing. he made me 4 or five of the plates and i've gathered a few of the correct crossmembers for the rear. the plates he made are exact duplicates of the original--without 30+ years of grease, dirt,etc. __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

04-15-2007, 11:08 AM	#11
gator2511 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: tampa florida Posts: 776	Re: Factory Skid Plates anybody have a pic of these?

04-15-2007, 11:15 AM	#12
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,020	Re: Factory Skid Plates I always thought the rear skidplate crossmember looked like the t case crossmember.Did the second crossmember,for the skidplate,have only a lower portion to mount to the frame?Or did it have a upper portion too,like the t case crossmember?Here is what I have,from a 72 CST K5 supposively.Is it all there?I had no clue how rare it was,I knew they werent plentiful,but just got this cheap.I got a np205,TH350,t case skidplate,both crossmembers,for $150 Gator,here is a pic: Last edited by 1969k10stepside; 04-15-2007 at 11:17 AM.

04-15-2007, 11:19 AM	#13
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,916	Re: Factory Skid Plates the skid plate rear crossmember only uses the lower portion not the upper side pieces __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

04-15-2007, 11:20 AM	#14
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,020	Re: Factory Skid Plates Thanks for the info Jerry,I think instead of selling I will keep the skidplate and mount it on the shortbed 4x4.I'm so proud I think I will go mount it right now...lol

04-21-2007, 07:47 AM	#15
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Factory Skid Plates My 68 had a smaller skid plate that was attached to the lower crossmember in this pic. I'll get pics later... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"



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04-21-2007, 08:36 AM	#16
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Factory Skid Plates Does your truck have it listed as an option?I have one left that I bought Dick Cepek.It`s about 12" wide and has a "kick-up" at the front.There`s a hole in the bottom to access the one t-case mounting bolt.It`s a much nicer piece than the factory one.I also have a gas tank skid-plate that was mounted on the`72 Blazer I have.I believe it`s aftermarket,too. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

04-21-2007, 09:02 AM	#17
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Factory Skid Plates shoot some pics when able... I'll have to check the glovebox and get pics of mine today. I need to do a little metal repair on the crossmember too, rust ate at it.... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

04-21-2007, 10:52 AM	#18
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,020	Re: Factory Skid Plates My old 69 has the same skidplate as Msgross.Its the one under the carrier bearing crossmember.Its not listed as a option

10-10-2008, 04:11 PM	#20
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,684	Re: Factory Skid Plates Here is what is under my 69 K20's carrier bearing crossmember Nothing listed on my glove box sticker. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

10-10-2008, 10:28 PM	#21
va_tlc Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: VIRGINIA Posts: 905	Re: Factory Skid Plates my black 72 has one as spec k described with a angle and a hole in it, nothing listed on glovebox although who knows how many gloveboxes the truck has had, although the skid plate looks factory as can be. ill try and get a pic to add.actually found one in a junkyard picked it up off the ground and sit it against a tree .maybe will have to go back and get it, but with the price of scrap metal . __________________ 1969 rs 1966fastback 1969swbc/10 2006gt 1972swb4x4

10-11-2008, 12:53 AM	#22
jrdv Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: new mexico Posts: 948	Re: Factory Skid Plates My new one came with the rare corvette skid plate. Attached Images __________________ 1972 3/4T 4x4 Chevrolet (383) 1971 c-10 SWB (400 sb) 1972 4x4 Blazer 1969 SWB 4x4 GMC Projects: 1972 stepside 4x4 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=280132 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=285952 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=553672 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=522704

10-11-2008, 08:59 AM	#23
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Factory Skid Plates Just realized I never posted pics of mine... I don't think it's on the option sheet but it had this smaller skid plate under the TC. And yes it's the same crossmember as the tanny without the upper braces. Attached Images __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

10-11-2008, 09:09 AM	#24
72swbcamo Active Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Waterbury, CT Posts: 591	Re: Factory Skid Plates Jerry Moss: Do you have any of the duplicate skid plates left, and if so are they for sale?

10-11-2008, 06:49 PM	#25
va_tlc Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: VIRGINIA Posts: 905	Re: Factory Skid Plates heres a pic of mine, sure looks factory enuff, but is not listed on g/b, im sure it will be for sale if i have to remove it again. __________________ 1969 rs 1966fastback 1969swbc/10 2006gt 1972swb4x4

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