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weider1717 · 02-03-2012, 04:40 PM

noticed theres not even a ski plate under my transfer case...how many skid plates came with a 87 with the skid plate package and any idea what that rpo code was? either mine didn't come with them or someone jacked them.

Keith Seymore · 02-03-2012, 06:16 PM

The only shield available for pickup was the transfer case shield, which was RPO NY7.

Naturally, that's for V10, 20 and 30 only.

The Suburban/Blazers also had a shield available for their rear mount fuel tanks (RPO NY1) and that was available for eithe 2wd or 4wd.

K

Dooley · 02-04-2012, 01:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keith Seymore

The only shield available for pickup was the transfer case shield, which was RPO NY7.

Naturally, that's for V10, 20 and 30 only.

The Suburban/Blazers also had a shield available for their rear mount fuel tanks (RPO NY1) and that was available for eithe 2wd or 4wd.

K

I used to order the NY1 steel shields for my pickup tanks also. I think it was $97.00 on my 79 dually with both tanks.

Keith Seymore · 02-04-2012, 11:40 AM

The fuel tank shields do not seem to be available by '87. I think by that time a plastic shield was included as base.

K

weider1717 · 02-04-2012, 09:10 PM

ya mine has the plastic shields but no rpo code of ny7

Dooley · 02-05-2012, 01:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keith Seymore

The fuel tank shields do not seem to be available by '87. I think by that time a plastic shield was included as base.

K

The 86 I have still has the steel gas tank shield setup. The 88 has the full length plastic shields that still carried the old rpo codes on the build sheet.

**special-K** · 02-05-2012, 10:03 AM

The plastic fuel tank skid plates where designed to rust tanks out prematurely. I remove them. Less chance you'll need to replace a crushed tank than one rusted from having the skid plate (if that's what you call apiece of plastic). I used to let all my friends buy theirs through my account at the dealership to get my discount. I bought at least 20 of those things and the price steadily climbed with each purchase. A real money maker those skid plates proved to be.

weider1717 · 02-05-2012, 10:18 AM

Do you know the part number to the transfer case skid plate? or the gas tank ones?

I mainly need that transfer case one some dealers may still have one.

weider1717 · 02-05-2012, 11:21 AM

Also, how does the plastic shields rust out the tanks?? confused on that one.

yousesteers · 02-05-2012, 03:58 PM

The plastic shields trap dirt and moisture between the tank and plastic and causes the tank to rust

ray_mcavoy · 02-06-2012, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

The plastic fuel tank skid plates where designed to rust tanks out prematurely. I remove them. Less chance you'll need to replace a crushed tank than one rusted from having the skid plate (if that's what you call apiece of plastic).

Yeah, those plastic shields seem to be better at rusting out tanks than protecting them.

The steel gas tank skid plates like Dooley mentioned are a much better design. They're open on the sides and have a slight upside down V shape so any mud/dirt that gets in between the tank & plate is easy to wash out.

02-03-2012, 04:40 PM	#1
weider1717 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: greenville sc Posts: 558	no skid plates? what rpo was it? and how many came with it noticed theres not even a ski plate under my transfer case...how many skid plates came with a 87 with the skid plate package and any idea what that rpo code was? either mine didn't come with them or someone jacked them.

02-03-2012, 06:16 PM	#2
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,177	Re: no skid plates? what rpo was it? and how many came with it The only shield available for pickup was the transfer case shield, which was RPO NY7. Naturally, that's for V10, 20 and 30 only. The Suburban/Blazers also had a shield available for their rear mount fuel tanks (RPO NY1) and that was available for eithe 2wd or 4wd. K __________________ Chevrolet Flint Assembly 1979-1986 GM Full Size Truck Engineering 1986 - 2019 Intro from an Old Assembly Guy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 My Pontiac story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524 Chevelle intro: http://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/ Last edited by Keith Seymore; 02-03-2012 at 06:22 PM.

02-04-2012, 11:40 AM	#4
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,177	Re: no skid plates? what rpo was it? and how many came with it The fuel tank shields do not seem to be available by '87. I think by that time a plastic shield was included as base. K __________________ Chevrolet Flint Assembly 1979-1986 GM Full Size Truck Engineering 1986 - 2019 Intro from an Old Assembly Guy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 My Pontiac story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524 Chevelle intro: http://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/

02-04-2012, 09:10 PM	#5
weider1717 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: greenville sc Posts: 558	Re: no skid plates? what rpo was it? and how many came with it ya mine has the plastic shields but no rpo code of ny7

02-05-2012, 10:03 AM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: no skid plates? what rpo was it? and how many came with it The plastic fuel tank skid plates where designed to rust tanks out prematurely. I remove them. Less chance you'll need to replace a crushed tank than one rusted from having the skid plate (if that's what you call apiece of plastic). I used to let all my friends buy theirs through my account at the dealership to get my discount. I bought at least 20 of those things and the price steadily climbed with each purchase. A real money maker those skid plates proved to be. __________________ "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 ~

02-05-2012, 10:18 AM	#8
weider1717 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: greenville sc Posts: 558	Re: no skid plates? what rpo was it? and how many came with it Do you know the part number to the transfer case skid plate? or the gas tank ones? I mainly need that transfer case one some dealers may still have one.

02-05-2012, 11:21 AM	#9
weider1717 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: greenville sc Posts: 558	Re: no skid plates? what rpo was it? and how many came with it Also, how does the plastic shields rust out the tanks?? confused on that one.

02-05-2012, 03:58 PM	#10
yousesteers Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Paris, MO Posts: 290	Re: no skid plates? what rpo was it? and how many came with it The plastic shields trap dirt and moisture between the tank and plastic and causes the tank to rust __________________ Clint Youse Paris, MO 1984 Chevrolet 3+3 K30 with Cummins 1966 IH Scout has been a work in progress for 16 yrs



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