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Greg58 · 04-02-2017, 11:07 PM

Hello, I was once the owner of a 1966 black C10, LB Custom cab, with large back window. It had chrome grill and front bumper, and chrome down the sides.
Also equipped with 327 2bbl and 4 speed. I regret ever selling the truck, but at the time I was going on to bigger and better on a steady basis.
My question to you fellers is, the truck had a cast iron oil pan, with a circular plate on the bottom of the pan with 8 to 12 bolts holding it on. Similar in appearance to the bottom of a VW bug engine with a strainer plate. The one on my 327 was much bigger probably 6" to 8" across, the truck also had a canister type oil filter. I described this to many people over the years and nobody was familiar with this, anyone know anything about this 327?
I always thought it was the original engine, but had no history on it before I owned it.
Thanks Greg

**Captainfab** · 04-02-2017, 11:59 PM

That oil pan could possibly have been for a marine application? Or maybe an industrial application. I have never seen anything like that on a car or truck.

Greg58 · 04-03-2017, 12:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captainfab

That oil pan could possibly have been for a marine application? Or maybe an industrial application. I have never seen anything like that on a car or truck.

An old engine builder that I was friends with speculated the same thing, he thought it could have been an industrial engine.
Greg

vin63 · 04-03-2017, 04:03 AM

As the others mentioned, other applications that required or had a need for mounting/support along the oil pan - marine, power generation, tractor, etc. - often use a cast iron oil pan with mount provisions.

04-02-2017, 11:07 PM	#1
Greg58 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Valley, NE. Posts: 1,005	66 C 10 Custom Question Hello, I was once the owner of a 1966 black C10, LB Custom cab, with large back window. It had chrome grill and front bumper, and chrome down the sides. Also equipped with 327 2bbl and 4 speed. I regret ever selling the truck, but at the time I was going on to bigger and better on a steady basis. My question to you fellers is, the truck had a cast iron oil pan, with a circular plate on the bottom of the pan with 8 to 12 bolts holding it on. Similar in appearance to the bottom of a VW bug engine with a strainer plate. The one on my 327 was much bigger probably 6" to 8" across, the truck also had a canister type oil filter. I described this to many people over the years and nobody was familiar with this, anyone know anything about this 327? I always thought it was the original engine, but had no history on it before I owned it. Thanks Greg

04-02-2017, 11:59 PM	#2
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,246	Re: 66 C 10 Custom Question That oil pan could possibly have been for a marine application? Or maybe an industrial application. I have never seen anything like that on a car or truck. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

04-03-2017, 04:03 AM	#4
vin63 It's Better With Nitro Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 2,261	Re: 66 C 10 Custom Question As the others mentioned, other applications that required or had a need for mounting/support along the oil pan - marine, power generation, tractor, etc. - often use a cast iron oil pan with mount provisions. __________________ 1963 C-10: Deluxe-optioned cab, shortbed, fleetside Pontiac 462 ci, Kauffman D-Port alum. heads 4L80E, narrowed sheetmetal Ford 9-inch Tubular front and rear suspension Custom 6-piston front disc and 4-piston rear disc brakes



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