Skid plates. Who has them? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

WORNBRAKES · 08-02-2007, 02:07 AM

I would like to see fuel tank skid plates. I have an idea for fabbing one but I would like to see what others have done. My fuel tank fell from under the Blaze while wheeling yesterday. Broke 1 of the straps. I took a bath while doing a trail fix with a rachet strap. It needs a skid plate anyway.
I figure 4 brackets and a piece of metal with bolts should be all.
What if anything have you done? Any ideas that you may have?

earl87gta · 08-02-2007, 03:07 AM

hope this helps http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162302

vtblazer · 08-02-2007, 07:28 AM

Wheeling without a gas tank skid plate is risky business at best.

Our tanks sit 7.5"s below the frame rails in stock form.

I went the fuel cell route.
Had one custom made by another board member, FuelCellguy.

Sits only 3"s below the frame now, HUGE difference.
Still holds 18 gallons too.

Built my skid plate from a 1990 factory blazer skid plate.
Turned it sideways, flipped the tabs around, built in some reinforcement using 1" square tubing and then stopped worrying about it.

Gained an amazing amount of departure angle.

**Yukon Jack** · 08-02-2007, 10:03 AM

Here is the one that goes on my K5

**Classic Heartbeat** · 08-02-2007, 11:33 AM

I have 4 of them for sale in variouse conditions. $50.00 each. I will post pics lator. WES

bouncytruck · 08-02-2007, 12:00 PM

Mine look just like Yukons, but powder coated silver.

WORNBRAKES · 08-02-2007, 12:11 PM

Wes, I should have explained better but I am looking for ideas to fab up a plate that is a bit stronger than the style like Yukon is showing. If you have anything more like what vt has shown, I will be in Bremerton in a few weeks and may be interested. But if is similar to what Yukon has, you dont need to spend time on pics for me.
FuelCellGuy lives about 20 miles down the road. I will keep that in mind for the future but I bought a new polly tank last year and have my cash being spent on the Vortec right now.
Thanks all for the pics. If anyone else has done a custom plate, I would love to see it.
Thanks again

Burt4x4 · 08-02-2007, 12:19 PM

I installed a BIG 37gal tank and made a skid for it.
The pic above is all I have to show it.
I used 1x2 square tubing and built a box around the tank then added some steel sheeting and a few mounting tabs..perrty simple yet it works great so far. I have bashed it perrty hard and it is holding up well

1tonblaze · 08-03-2007, 08:35 PM

where did you get a 37 gal tank from and how much was it burt4x4 ??????

**Thealien** · 08-03-2007, 08:45 PM

Northwest
Metal Products
Northwest Metal Products of Forest Grove A subsidiary of Southern California RV Products Inc.

3801 24th Avenue, Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 359-4427, toll free (866) 319-7499
sales@nwmp.com, FAX (503) 359-4428

About $500

Do a search on ebay for Northwest metal products

RED72blazer · 08-04-2007, 04:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bouncytruck

Mine look just like Yukons, but powder coated silver.

same....except rusty....not powder coated.

old man jimmy · 08-04-2007, 04:31 AM

I agree. I think your diamond plate is too thin to skid over rocks. In 72 they made a 42 gal tank out of 1/4 plate. Has 4 tubes welded thru, and hangs from the bed by 1/2 bolts thru tank & bed. Mine has been on their for 35 years with no trouble. hangs a little low, and has a few gouges but no dents. Down fall is you have to drop u bolts to get back cover plate off. (tanks goes to about 2 in. of it. And hitch takes a little imagination. But nice to be able to carry 42 gal. when out in the boonies. They also had tanks to go inside back around wheel well. and one that went flat behind rear seat. But I'm not for gas tanks inside truck.

Burt4x4 · 08-06-2007, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thealien

Northwest
Metal Products
Northwest Metal Products of Forest Grove A subsidiary of Southern California RV Products Inc.

3801 24th Avenue, Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 359-4427, toll free (866) 319-7499
sales@nwmp.com, FAX (503) 359-4428

About $500

Do a search on ebay for Northwest metal products

Yup That is my tank. I have a 3"body lift so I cut off the tabs (voiding the warenty) NWMP put on thier tank and made new ones lower so my tank would mount as high up into the frame I could get it. then I built the skid. It is nice having all that fuel for the weekend to feed my 454

08-02-2007, 02:07 AM	#1
WORNBRAKES Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hughesville, MD Posts: 1,350	Skid plates. Who has them? I would like to see fuel tank skid plates. I have an idea for fabbing one but I would like to see what others have done. My fuel tank fell from under the Blaze while wheeling yesterday. Broke 1 of the straps. I took a bath while doing a trail fix with a rachet strap. It needs a skid plate anyway. I figure 4 brackets and a piece of metal with bolts should be all. What if anything have you done? Any ideas that you may have? __________________ Mario and Mandy Hughesville, MD 20637 69 C10 305/350 71 K5 Basket case 75 K10 Rescue Parting out 77 MG Midget Parting out 15 6.7L Cummins

08-02-2007, 03:07 AM	#2
earl87gta Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Kingsport TN Posts: 4,641	Re: Skid plates. Who has them? hope this helps http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162302 __________________ Earl 68 2500 4x4 GMC Burb

08-02-2007, 07:28 AM	#3
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Re: Skid plates. Who has them? Wheeling without a gas tank skid plate is risky business at best. Our tanks sit 7.5"s below the frame rails in stock form. I went the fuel cell route. Had one custom made by another board member, FuelCellguy. Sits only 3"s below the frame now, HUGE difference. Still holds 18 gallons too. Built my skid plate from a 1990 factory blazer skid plate. Turned it sideways, flipped the tabs around, built in some reinforcement using 1" square tubing and then stopped worrying about it. Gained an amazing amount of departure angle. Attached Images

08-02-2007, 10:03 AM	#4
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: Skid plates. Who has them? Here is the one that goes on my K5 __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

08-02-2007, 11:33 AM	#5
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: Skid plates. Who has them? I have 4 of them for sale in variouse conditions. $50.00 each. I will post pics lator. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

08-02-2007, 12:00 PM	#6
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: Skid plates. Who has them? Mine look just like Yukons, but powder coated silver. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

08-02-2007, 12:11 PM	#7
WORNBRAKES Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hughesville, MD Posts: 1,350	Re: Skid plates. Who has them? Wes, I should have explained better but I am looking for ideas to fab up a plate that is a bit stronger than the style like Yukon is showing. If you have anything more like what vt has shown, I will be in Bremerton in a few weeks and may be interested. But if is similar to what Yukon has, you dont need to spend time on pics for me. FuelCellGuy lives about 20 miles down the road. I will keep that in mind for the future but I bought a new polly tank last year and have my cash being spent on the Vortec right now. Thanks all for the pics. If anyone else has done a custom plate, I would love to see it. Thanks again __________________ Mario and Mandy Hughesville, MD 20637 69 C10 305/350 71 K5 Basket case 75 K10 Rescue Parting out 77 MG Midget Parting out 15 6.7L Cummins

08-02-2007, 12:19 PM	#8
Burt4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,842	Re: Skid plates. Who has them? I installed a BIG 37gal tank and made a skid for it. The pic above is all I have to show it. I used 1x2 square tubing and built a box around the tank then added some steel sheeting and a few mounting tabs..perrty simple yet it works great so far. I have bashed it perrty hard and it is holding up well __________________ 1972 K5 MPFI454/Sm465/Np205/D60/14FFd/Re-Centerd H1s w/Swamper Iroks

08-03-2007, 08:35 PM	#9
1tonblaze Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Carroll County Maryland , Posts: 828	Re: Skid plates. Who has them? where did you get a 37 gal tank from and how much was it burt4x4 ?????? __________________ 1970 k/5 blazer--> money pit - 14bolt dana 44 350 sm465/205 36 14.50 16 tires 1972 nova plane jane 6 clyinder might sell might keep dont know 2004 chevy s-10 crewcab zr5 sold 1985 c20 chevy long bed , beater , on its way to a better place in pa from what the dmv told me 2010 kia forte koup 2.4 sx -over the river and threw the woods to the total lot it went . 1999 k1500 suburban 350 vortec 4l60e leather land yacht .

08-03-2007, 08:45 PM	#10
Thealien Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pine Ridge Florida Posts: 4,135	Re: Skid plates. Who has them? Northwest Metal Products Northwest Metal Products of Forest Grove A subsidiary of Southern California RV Products Inc. 3801 24th Avenue, Forest Grove, OR 97116 (503) 359-4427, toll free (866) 319-7499 sales@nwmp.com, FAX (503) 359-4428 About $500 Do a search on ebay for Northwest metal products Last edited by Thealien; 08-03-2007 at 08:45 PM.

08-04-2007, 04:31 AM	#12
old man jimmy Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: texas Posts: 329	Re: Skid plates. Who has them? I agree. I think your diamond plate is too thin to skid over rocks. In 72 they made a 42 gal tank out of 1/4 plate. Has 4 tubes welded thru, and hangs from the bed by 1/2 bolts thru tank & bed. Mine has been on their for 35 years with no trouble. hangs a little low, and has a few gouges but no dents. Down fall is you have to drop u bolts to get back cover plate off. (tanks goes to about 2 in. of it. And hitch takes a little imagination. But nice to be able to carry 42 gal. when out in the boonies. They also had tanks to go inside back around wheel well. and one that went flat behind rear seat. But I'm not for gas tanks inside truck. Attached Images Last edited by old man jimmy; 08-04-2007 at 04:33 AM.

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