1957 oil pan question

[Ken G.]

Can anyone tell me if a 1957 oil pan has a trap door inside the pan or did this come later in production dates?
Many thanks in advance.

Ken

[Rod K.]

Re: 1957 oil pan question

No trap door, believe that was around 1960+.

[Ken G.]

Re: 1957 oil pan question

No trap door, believe that was around 1960+.

Thanks now I just need to find a correct oil pan!!!!!!!!!!!

Ken

[Gary C.]

Re: 1957 oil pan question

Ken,

Good photos of a correct 57 oil pan in the 56-7 Judging Manual.

Gary
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[Ken G.]

Re: 1957 oil pan question

Thanks Gary, I looked but did not find the photos, I found a drawing but it was not specific enough.

Ken

[Tom D.]

Re: 1957 oil pan question

Best I know, the 1960 Solid lifter engines were the first to have a Trap Door Pan in a Chevrolet Production vehicle.

(Don't discard your pan if it has a trap door inside.)

[Gary C.]

Re: 1957 oil pan question

Ken,

6th Edition of 56-7 JM pages 190-192 several photos of '57 oil pan.

Gary
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