Need help w dimensions of OEM NP205 skid plate - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**DeadheadNM** · 07-20-2012, 08:29 AM

Hoping to get a Blazer/Jimmy NP205 skid plate to add on my K20 truck build. A member may have one for me but I need to confirm the dimensions. Can anyone with an OEM skid plate give me the dimensions? 8 x 14"?

Borrowed pic of plate attached to crossmember below.

Thanks,

Pete

72swbcamo · 07-20-2012, 10:17 AM

Deahead: I have a OEM skid plate. I am away from home right now but should be home Friday night. I will check this post tonight, if you don't have any info by then I'll measure mine for you and post the dimensions.

**DeadheadNM** · 07-20-2012, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by 72swbcamo

Deahead: I have a OEM skid plate. I am away from home right now but should be home Friday night. I will check this post tonight, if you don't have any info by then I'll measure mine for you and post the dimensions.

Thank you! Need to know by tonight if the one in question is OEM so this can be delivered with another large part coming from Phoenix tomorrow. Pete

**71blksuper4x4** · 07-20-2012, 07:03 PM

Mine, is 8" x 20"-20 1/4" at longest. It is the factory skid for np205 from a 72 blazer/jimmy. Trevor

**DeadheadNM** · 07-20-2012, 07:08 PM

Great Trevor - that helps. Thanks, Pete

72swbcamo · 07-20-2012, 10:02 PM

Deadhead: just got back home. Mine is the same as Trevor's 8" X 20 1/4 ".
From the look of the photo it looks like the bold holes and the big hole and the bend in the plate look like a factory skid plate.

**special-K** · 07-20-2012, 10:28 PM

These only came on K/5s. So,although OEM not original to trucks.

**DeadheadNM** · 07-21-2012, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

These only came on K/5s. So,although OEM not original to trucks.

Knew that just trying to correct a GM "birth defect". I wonder why GM did not offer this on K series pickups.

**special-K** · 07-21-2012, 08:58 AM

I don't know,except the this skid plate was 1/2 of the package that included the gas tank skid plate n K/5s. It's like it was the first off road package. I actually prefer the aftermarket ones that protect more. With the 4wds it seems certain choice period correct accessories are just as cool as OEM,because it was common to see owners do such functional upgrades before the factory caught up to offering what owners wanted. At least to me they are. I have a set of Dual-Matic hubs I'm going to put on my '72 for kicks. I do have the originals in N.O.S.,but I use the truck. It's like a winch. They were never a factory option,but were offered in the Silver Book because they were such a common upgrade.

**DeadheadNM** · 07-21-2012, 09:22 AM

I'll search Dual-Matic hubs....don't believe I've seen these. My K20 lacked OEM locking hubs and when I got it had Selectro hubs, which have a cool vintage look.

**special-K** · 07-22-2012, 07:54 AM

Dual-Matics are different from any I've seen. They are all metal and don'y have a center knob. There are two levers. You flip them out of their keepers,give them a 1/2 turn,and snap them back in. My dad had a '62 Land Rover with them,so they are very nostalgic to me. They were also indestructible.

**special-K** · 07-22-2012, 07:58 AM

They also made some that look just like Selectros. Both are very cool and rugged. I like them both because they are different designs that are no longer used.

**DeadheadNM** · 07-22-2012, 09:24 AM

Thanks for the pics. Here's a Selectro....

07-20-2012, 08:29 AM	#1
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,355	Need help w dimensions of OEM NP205 skid plate Hoping to get a Blazer/Jimmy NP205 skid plate to add on my K20 truck build. A member may have one for me but I need to confirm the dimensions. Can anyone with an OEM skid plate give me the dimensions? 8 x 14"? Borrowed pic of plate attached to crossmember below. Thanks, Pete Attached Images __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

07-20-2012, 10:17 AM	#2
72swbcamo Active Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Waterbury, CT Posts: 591	Re: Need help w dimensions of OEM NP205 skid plate Deahead: I have a OEM skid plate. I am away from home right now but should be home Friday night. I will check this post tonight, if you don't have any info by then I'll measure mine for you and post the dimensions.

07-20-2012, 07:03 PM	#4
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,151	Re: Need help w dimensions of OEM NP205 skid plate Mine, is 8" x 20"-20 1/4" at longest. It is the factory skid for np205 from a 72 blazer/jimmy. Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

07-20-2012, 07:08 PM	#5
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,355	Re: Need help w dimensions of OEM NP205 skid plate Great Trevor - that helps. Thanks, Pete __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

07-20-2012, 10:02 PM	#6
72swbcamo Active Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Waterbury, CT Posts: 591	Re: Need help w dimensions of OEM NP205 skid plate Deadhead: just got back home. Mine is the same as Trevor's 8" X 20 1/4 ". From the look of the photo it looks like the bold holes and the big hole and the bend in the plate look like a factory skid plate.

07-20-2012, 10:28 PM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: Need help w dimensions of OEM NP205 skid plate These only came on K/5s. So,although OEM not original to trucks. __________________ "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 ~

07-21-2012, 08:58 AM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: Need help w dimensions of OEM NP205 skid plate I don't know,except the this skid plate was 1/2 of the package that included the gas tank skid plate n K/5s. It's like it was the first off road package. I actually prefer the aftermarket ones that protect more. With the 4wds it seems certain choice period correct accessories are just as cool as OEM,because it was common to see owners do such functional upgrades before the factory caught up to offering what owners wanted. At least to me they are. I have a set of Dual-Matic hubs I'm going to put on my '72 for kicks. I do have the originals in N.O.S.,but I use the truck. It's like a winch. They were never a factory option,but were offered in the Silver Book because they were such a common upgrade. __________________ "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 ~ Last edited by special-K; 07-21-2012 at 09:12 AM.

07-21-2012, 09:22 AM	#10
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,355	Re: Need help w dimensions of OEM NP205 skid plate I'll search Dual-Matic hubs....don't believe I've seen these. My K20 lacked OEM locking hubs and when I got it had Selectro hubs, which have a cool vintage look. __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

07-22-2012, 07:54 AM	#11
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: Need help w dimensions of OEM NP205 skid plate Dual-Matics are different from any I've seen. They are all metal and don'y have a center knob. There are two levers. You flip them out of their keepers,give them a 1/2 turn,and snap them back in. My dad had a '62 Land Rover with them,so they are very nostalgic to me. They were also indestructible. Attached Images __________________ "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 ~

07-22-2012, 07:58 AM	#12
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: Need help w dimensions of OEM NP205 skid plate They also made some that look just like Selectros. Both are very cool and rugged. I like them both because they are different designs that are no longer used. Attached Images __________________ "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 ~

07-22-2012, 09:24 AM	#13
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,355	Re: Need help w dimensions of OEM NP205 skid plate Thanks for the pics. Here's a Selectro.... Attached Images __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland



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