Correct for 56 oil pan

[Edward M.]

Guys;

Is this oil pan correct for a 56 engine?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120505930511&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

[Mike M.]

Re: Correct for 56 oil pan

i like the long and short concavity on the side wall and drain plug location but the pictures aren't good enough to evaluate the transition(on a 45 degree plane) between the first and second steps. btw, i assume you are asking about the 2nd design 56 pan. mike

[Edward M.]

Re: Correct for 56 oil pan

Yes, 2nd desgin oil pan. It sort of looks OK to me. I'll ask for more pics. Thanks.

[Edward L.]

Re: Correct for 56 oil pan

Yes, 2nd desgin oil pan. It sort of looks OK to me. I'll ask for more pics. Thanks.

It is the correct 2nd design (after vin #1600).

[Mike M.]

Re: Correct for 56 oil pan

It is the correct 2nd design (after vin #1600).

ed: i'd wait for better picture before passing judgement on this pan . there is glare in the area where there should not be a concavity but i think i can see the non-original depressions . mike

[Edward M.]

Re: Correct for 56 oil pan

ed: i'd wait for better picture before passing judgement on this pan . there is glare in the area where there should not be a concavity but i think i can see the non-original depressions . mike

Mike, are you talking about the small depressions that appear on each side of a passenger car pan?

[Tom P.]

Re: Correct for 56 oil pan

It is the correct 2nd design (after vin #1600).

Is VIN 1600 the division point between the dipstick pan and the non-dipstick pan?

[Edward M.]

Re: Correct for 56 oil pan

Got these pics from the seller. Does this help answer the question?

[Mike M.]

Re: Correct for 56 oil pan

Got these pics from the seller. Does this help answer the question?

pass on that pan ed. the new pictures clearly show the depressions that should not be there for a 56 -7 vette. mike

[Edward M.]

Re: Correct for 56 oil pan

pass on that pan ed. the new pictures clearly show the depressions that should not be there for a 56 -7 vette. mike

Gracias Mike.

[Edward L.]

Re: Correct for 56 oil pan

Is VIN 1600 the division point between the dipstick pan and the non-dipstick pan?

According to the judging manual, 1600 was the change.

[Edward L.]

Re: Correct for 56 oil pan

pass on that pan ed. the new pictures clearly show the depressions that should not be there for a 56 -7 vette. mike

Mike:

I know my vision isn't what it used to be, but the only depressions I see are the two ribs on the side of the pan, one long, one very short. What do you see that I don't?

[Mike M.]

Re: Correct for 56 oil pan

Mike:

I know my vision isn't what it used to be, but the only depressions I see are the two ribs on the side of the pan, one long, one very short. What do you see that I don't?

if you look at the first picture( on the left of the four pics), there are two shiney reflections from the camera's flash. look at the right flash induced shiney spot, and just below it, i see the non-original concavities. the short and long depressions/ribs that are stamped in the vertical plane are correct but the depressed stamping below the right flash spot is what i consider a pass car oil pan. regards,mike

[Edward L.]

Re: Correct for 56 oil pan

if you look at the first picture( on the left of the four pics), there are two shiney reflections from the camera's flash. look at the right flash induced shiney spot, and just below it, i see the non-original concavities. the short and long depressions/ribs that are stamped in the vertical plane are correct but the depressed stamping below the right flash spot is what i consider a pass car oil pan. regards,mike

Mike:

I see what your referring to. All due respect, but I think it's a dent. The passenger pan depressions are much larger. The ebay listing has a photo of the inside and there is no evidence of bottom indentations.

[Edward M.]

Re: Correct for 56 oil pan

Mike:

I see what your referring to. All due respect, but I think it's a dent. The passenger pan depressions are much larger. The ebay listing has a photo of the inside and there is no evidence of bottom indentations.

I think Ed is correct here. I just went out and looked at my 56 passenger car pan; those depressions are very pronounced on the passenger car pan. In any event, this pan will need some straightening repair work.

Thanks for all of the input guys.