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**special-K** · 09-20-2007, 01:21 PM

I just went to the fabricating shop I deal with and got them going on the first skid plate modeled after the one I had that rotted from salty beach sand.We got the dimensions/angles off the original and this one will be aluminum diamond plate since it can be flexed a a bit if there was a problem with the fit.I intend to make them steel and tough-duty,but could make them aluminum diamond plate if desired(alot cheaper to ship).This one is 3/16" aluminum for a pretty stout yet not too heavy skid plate.I`ll get pictures once done.

LUV2XCLR8 · 09-20-2007, 03:12 PM

Figures, I just bought one and now your gonna have them made

**Yukon Jack** · 09-20-2007, 04:34 PM

I will be interested to see it. I've got the original with my K5 and thankfully it is in great shape.

**jaros44sr** · 09-20-2007, 06:53 PM

Alum. sounds cool, than I can have transfer case plate made to match...Bling

Any reason at all to use your new picture taker

**special-K** · 09-23-2007, 07:59 AM

This one will be purdy.I`m not looking to get rich(or profit,really).I just figured before I scrapped this rotted one,I`d make one off of it.Without a Blazer handy,I got scared to make a steel one that would be hard to adjust.The old one is just as pulled.But,one flange didn`t lay flat,so I wasn`t sure the angles would be perfect.It`s a proto-type,I guess.I need a guinee pig

.I can set it up to a pickup,but a tank would help get the true picture.
I have an aftermarket (larger than factory) t-case skid-plate I could mimmick in aluminum diamond plate.

**jaros44sr** · 09-23-2007, 08:56 AM

ME, ME.... I'll be your pig. Wait that doesn't sound rite. You can try your part out on my Jimmy. LMK J.

**special-K** · 09-23-2007, 11:35 AM

Just say Guinee,sounds alot better.I should have it this week if I get to pick it up.They`ve always been real reasonable with me.It`s a truck hoist/body/fab shop and I`ve always dealt with the owner or his daughter.This time,although both were there,I dealt with this hired guy that made me feel like a stranger.I hop the owners recognize my name when it comes to billing, since I`ve gone there forever.I walked out and talked to Bill(owner)about getting the leaks out of his wine keg since I`m a wood guy.I hope he puts it all together that it`s my piece they`re making.They just charge a minimum labor on cut`n`bends like this and whatever the materials cost.

**Thealien** · 09-23-2007, 04:10 PM

I am interested

**jaros44sr** · 09-23-2007, 04:18 PM

OK, but I couldn't spell ginny pig. LMK J

ABLAZN · 09-23-2007, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

ME, ME.... I'll be your pig. Wait that doesn't sound rite. You can try your part out on my Jimmy. LMK J.

Why did I just have a flashback to he movie " Deliverance"

**jaros44sr** · 09-23-2007, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ABLAZN

Why did I just have a flashback to he movie " Deliverance"

Never did see that movie, sounds like I missed something!!

BUT, If your going where I think your going, your a sick bird

homo you don't

**Thealien** · 09-23-2007, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Never did see that movie, sounds like I missed something!!

BUT, If your going where I think your going, your a sick bird

homo you don't

I thought it was required viewing. If you get a chance watch it.

**jaros44sr** · 09-23-2007, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Thealien

I thought it was required viewing. If you get a chance watch it.

Just never had a chance, looks like I have to figure out what abalzin's talking about J

Copper116 · 09-24-2007, 06:43 AM

I must have missed the details... How much are you talking for a skid plate?

ABLAZN · 09-24-2007, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Just never had a chance, looks like I have to figure out what abalzin's talking about J

If you are trying to figure out what I am talking about, good luck, most of the time I can't figure it out myself.

I would not waste my time to watch the movie, it is not that good. Since this a family site, PM me if you really want to know the story behind the movie line that I am referring to.

I don't wish to hi-jack this tread, so I'll just add that I would be interested the skid plate. I would think that if we prepaid enough of them, the price be better. Let us see it when it is done.

**jaros44sr** · 09-24-2007, 05:27 PM

Na I'll just take it for granite that it was funny, and let it go at that

We'll have for Special-K to post up pics. with his new pic. taken thingy, I'm all for alittle bling, won't be able to see much of it, UNLESSSS I roll it, then it would be white rustoleum alum. white rustoleum alum. white... well you git the idea J.

Worst part is I threw out a good tank skid plate when I first started my rebuild, never thought I'd need it, but it should look better in alum.

vtblazer · 09-24-2007, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

but it should look better in alum.

Looks mean jak out on the trail, you know that.

**jaros44sr** · 09-24-2007, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

Looks mean jak out on the trail, you know that.

Ya but, babes in bikinis on the beach really like bling, don't tell the Mrs. I said that, or I 'll never go surf fishing alone again

You don't really think I plan to crawl it as hard as you

**special-K** · 09-24-2007, 08:42 PM

Well,it`s the heavier stuff,at least:

It`s 3/16".It`s not what you usually see stuff like tool boxes made from that is 1/8",I think.The steel one was 10ga. which is as thick as 1/8" diamond plate aluminum w/o counting the tread.So,I`d venture to say this will be as stout as what I modeled it after.Not sure what these would go for.I guess whatever make them worthwhile.I`m not going into the business.Just wanted to duplicate one before trashing the rotted one.It`s not like a guy couldn`t do what I did at a local steel shop.I have to drill mounting holes and cut the corners off(45deg)like the original.It cost about $125 to make out of this material,which was most of the cost.Steel would be a good bit less,I`d think.

**jaros44sr** · 09-25-2007, 06:01 AM

Looks Great K, LMK when you want tofit one up. I mite have to thro some mud on it to keep VT off my back

Do you have the other 2 pcs. cut. I could have them welded at work if all the angles fit... J

**special-K** · 09-25-2007, 11:12 AM

Oh...you mean sides?Mine didn`t have them,but that would be a good idea.It would really need some wash-out holes then,though.
Spray some acid on it and it will tarnish right up

.
I thought about expanded steel(diamond mess)with from to back ribs for another design.Nothing held in and the ribs,like 1 1/4" square tube,could ride across the hard stuff(rocks)yet not hang you up.If you got bottomed in the rear it would help keep you from sliding off to the side.

**jaros44sr** · 09-25-2007, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Oh...you mean sides?Mine didn`t have them,but that would be a good idea.It would really need some wash-out holes then,though.
Spray some acid on it and it will tarnish right up

.
I thought about expanded steel(diamond mess)with from to back ribs for another design.Nothing held in and the ribs,like 1 1/4" square tube,could ride across the hard stuff(rocks)yet not hang you up.If you got bottomed in the rear it would help keep you from sliding off to the side.

Thanks for the extra thought... J

09-20-2007, 01:21 PM	#1
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Gas Tank Skid Plate I just went to the fabricating shop I deal with and got them going on the first skid plate modeled after the one I had that rotted from salty beach sand.We got the dimensions/angles off the original and this one will be aluminum diamond plate since it can be flexed a a bit if there was a problem with the fit.I intend to make them steel and tough-duty,but could make them aluminum diamond plate if desired(alot cheaper to ship).This one is 3/16" aluminum for a pretty stout yet not too heavy skid plate.I`ll get pictures once done. __________________ "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; 09-25-2007 at 05:57 AM.

09-20-2007, 03:12 PM	#2
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: Gas Tank Skid Plate Figures, I just bought one and now your gonna have them made __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

09-20-2007, 04:34 PM	#3
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: Gas Tank Skid Plate I will be interested to see it. I've got the original with my K5 and thankfully it is in great shape. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

09-20-2007, 06:53 PM	#4
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,761	Re: Gas Tank Skid Plate Alum. sounds cool, than I can have transfer case plate made to match...Bling Any reason at all to use your new picture taker __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim Last edited by jaros44sr; 09-20-2007 at 06:55 PM.

09-23-2007, 07:59 AM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Gas Tank Skid Plate This one will be purdy.I`m not looking to get rich(or profit,really).I just figured before I scrapped this rotted one,I`d make one off of it.Without a Blazer handy,I got scared to make a steel one that would be hard to adjust.The old one is just as pulled.But,one flange didn`t lay flat,so I wasn`t sure the angles would be perfect.It`s a proto-type,I guess.I need a guinee pig.I can set it up to a pickup,but a tank would help get the true picture. I have an aftermarket (larger than factory) t-case skid-plate I could mimmick in aluminum diamond plate. __________________ "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 ~

09-23-2007, 08:56 AM	#6
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,761	Re: Gas Tank Skid Plate ME, ME.... I'll be your pig. Wait that doesn't sound rite. You can try your part out on my Jimmy. LMK J. __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

09-23-2007, 11:35 AM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Gas Tank Skid Plate Just say Guinee,sounds alot better.I should have it this week if I get to pick it up.They`ve always been real reasonable with me.It`s a truck hoist/body/fab shop and I`ve always dealt with the owner or his daughter.This time,although both were there,I dealt with this hired guy that made me feel like a stranger.I hop the owners recognize my name when it comes to billing, since I`ve gone there forever.I walked out and talked to Bill(owner)about getting the leaks out of his wine keg since I`m a wood guy.I hope he puts it all together that it`s my piece they`re making.They just charge a minimum labor on cut`n`bends like this and whatever the materials cost. __________________ "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 ~

09-23-2007, 04:10 PM	#8
Thealien Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pine Ridge Florida Posts: 4,134	Re: Gas Tank Skid Plate I am interested

09-23-2007, 04:18 PM	#9
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,761	Re: Gas Tank Skid Plate OK, but I couldn't spell ginny pig. LMK J __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

09-24-2007, 06:43 AM	#14
Copper116 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ottawa County, Michigan Posts: 63	Re: Gas Tank Skid Plate I must have missed the details... How much are you talking for a skid plate?

09-24-2007, 05:27 PM	#16
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,761	Re: Gas Tank Skid Plate Na I'll just take it for granite that it was funny, and let it go at that We'll have for Special-K to post up pics. with his new pic. taken thingy, I'm all for alittle bling, won't be able to see much of it, UNLESSSS I roll it, then it would be white rustoleum alum. white rustoleum alum. white... well you git the idea J. Worst part is I threw out a good tank skid plate when I first started my rebuild, never thought I'd need it, but it should look better in alum. __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim Last edited by jaros44sr; 09-24-2007 at 05:30 PM.

09-24-2007, 08:42 PM	#19
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Gas Tank Skid Plate Well,it`s the heavier stuff,at least: It`s 3/16".It`s not what you usually see stuff like tool boxes made from that is 1/8",I think.The steel one was 10ga. which is as thick as 1/8" diamond plate aluminum w/o counting the tread.So,I`d venture to say this will be as stout as what I modeled it after.Not sure what these would go for.I guess whatever make them worthwhile.I`m not going into the business.Just wanted to duplicate one before trashing the rotted one.It`s not like a guy couldn`t do what I did at a local steel shop.I have to drill mounting holes and cut the corners off(45deg)like the original.It cost about $125 to make out of this material,which was most of the cost.Steel would be a good bit less,I`d think. __________________ "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; 09-30-2007 at 08:08 AM.

09-25-2007, 06:01 AM	#20
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,761	Re: Gas Tank Skid Plate Looks Great K, LMK when you want tofit one up. I mite have to thro some mud on it to keep VT off my back Do you have the other 2 pcs. cut. I could have them welded at work if all the angles fit... J __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

09-25-2007, 11:12 AM	#21
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Gas Tank Skid Plate Oh...you mean sides?Mine didn`t have them,but that would be a good idea.It would really need some wash-out holes then,though. Spray some acid on it and it will tarnish right up. I thought about expanded steel(diamond mess)with from to back ribs for another design.Nothing held in and the ribs,like 1 1/4" square tube,could ride across the hard stuff(rocks)yet not hang you up.If you got bottomed in the rear it would help keep you from sliding off to the side. __________________ "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 ~



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