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Title: Oil pan skid plate
Post by: CarlosA on December 10, 2012, 02:41:46 pm
I have this factory oil pan skid plate from my 1978 - I think this was for a 4 quart oil pan.

I have seen these sell for over $100 on the vortex but will take offers + shipping. I don`t need or want it around anymore. It has been rattle canned black and has a few deep scratches but absolutely no rust or rot.

(http://onespeedfast.com/rabbit-forums/skid1.jpg)

(http://onespeedfast.com/rabbit-forums/skid2.jpg)
Title: Re: Oil pan skid plate
Post by: ORCoaster on December 10, 2012, 05:56:06 pm
For those that live where the Jack Rabbits are numerous or the squirrels are particularly large?  More lift need for brush busters. 
Title: Re: Oil pan skid plate
Post by: CarlosA on December 10, 2012, 09:33:07 pm
Quote from: ORCoaster on December 10, 2012, 05:56:06 pm
For those that live where the Jack Rabbits are numerous or the squirrels are particularly large?  More lift need for brush busters. 

lol yeah i`ve had my rabbits miles in the fire roads all around Southern Oregon with that thing installed, i`m sure it saved me from a James Kim disaster or two.
Title: Re: Oil pan skid plate
Post by: ORCoaster on December 11, 2012, 12:36:57 pm
It may be that you know the roads, the weather and the fact that you can't get there from here that saved you from a similar fate.  I feel bad for people that blindly follow their GPS because it says so.  A line on the map means nothing when there is 2 foot of snow piling up in front of the car and you are on a road that continues to gain in elevation.  Common Sense isn't so common after all. 
Title: Re: Oil pan skid plate
Post by: CarlosA on January 01, 2013, 07:58:53 pm
Somehow I still have this for sale after watching them come and go on vortex over the past couple of years. Best offer takes it!
Title: Re: Oil pan skid plate
Post by: rallydiesel on January 01, 2013, 08:02:15 pm
Did you post it on vortex? I'm sure someone who is static low would love it.
Title: Re: Oil pan skid plate
Post by: CarlosA on January 02, 2013, 09:58:48 am
Quote from: rallydiesel on January 01, 2013, 08:02:15 pm
Did you post it on vortex? I'm sure someone who is static low would love it.

Yep not even a single reply yet, lol.
Title: Re: Oil pan skid plate
Post by: R.O.R-2.0 on January 02, 2013, 12:01:10 pm
m half tempted to buy it, and modify it to fit the 5qt TD pan..
Title: Re: Oil pan skid plate
Post by: CarlosA on January 03, 2013, 11:42:15 am
Quote from: R.O.R-2.0 on January 02, 2013, 12:01:10 pm
m half tempted to buy it, and modify it to fit the 5qt TD pan..

I bet you could drop it down the half inch or so using some metal spacers. I considered doing this on mine, but really I should have kept the shallower oil pan anyway.
Title: Re: Oil pan skid plate
Post by: R.O.R-2.0 on January 04, 2013, 07:51:20 am
Quote from: CarlosA on January 03, 2013, 11:42:15 am
Quote from: R.O.R-2.0 on January 02, 2013, 12:01:10 pm
m half tempted to buy it, and modify it to fit the 5qt TD pan..

I bet you could drop it down the half inch or so using some metal spacers. I considered doing this on mine, but really I should have kept the shallower oil pan anyway.

it needs re-shaped..

a TD pan has a FLAT bottom..

a early n/a pan has a bubble basically, and is not even close to flat..
Title: Re: Oil pan skid plate
Post by: wolf_walker on January 05, 2013, 01:54:13 pm
I remember back in 2004 or so I guess, my VW dealer guy said there were something like three of them left new on earth.
I still want one, but I'm always broke when they pop up.  Every damn Rabbit I've ever seen original has a dented oil pan somehow.
Title: Re: Oil pan skid plate
Post by: CarlosA on January 06, 2013, 12:36:00 pm
Quote from: wolf_walker on January 05, 2013, 01:54:13 pm
I remember back in 2004 or so I guess, my VW dealer guy said there were something like three of them left new on earth.
I still want one, but I'm always broke when they pop up.  Every damn Rabbit I've ever seen original has a dented oil pan somehow.

I sold it to a guy, but if I find out that it doesnt work for him i`ll let you know & maybe you can buy it.