Damaged Torque Conv Inspection pan

[Al R.]

I sent numerous items out to a local machine shop to have them "hot tanked" for cleaning. The torque converter/flex plate inspection pan for my 67 powerglide was damaged too much to use. I've tried the usual used parts businesses with no success. Anyone have one or know where to locate one? TIA Al

[Al R.]

Re: Damaged Torque Conv Inspection pan

Anyone know of any old bone yards still in business with chevys from the early 60s? All the ones I knew of in eastern NC are no longer in business. The EPA closed most of them after Hurricane Floyd flooded eastern NC and had them crushed and hauled off.

[Joe L.]

Re: Damaged Torque Conv Inspection pan

Anyone know of any old bone yards still in business with chevys from the early 60s? All the ones I knew of in eastern NC are no longer in business. The EPA closed most of them after Hurricane Floyd flooded eastern NC and had them crushed and hauled off.

Al------


There should still be plenty of these underpans around. They were used for most 1962-68 passenger cars and light trucks with Powerglide. They are by no means a Corvette-unique item.

[Paul J.]

Re: Damaged Torque Conv Inspection pan

Anyone know of any old bone yards still in business with chevys from the early 60s? All the ones I knew of in eastern NC are no longer in business. The EPA closed most of them after Hurricane Floyd flooded eastern NC and had them crushed and hauled off.

How far east, Al? Richard's in Ashboro specializes in old cars. Martin's in Zebulon used to have some older stuff. You might try Joker Tilton, he used to have older stuff too. Yesterday I passed that place beside of LQK in Kinston and it looked like he might have some stuff (although he's a processor). There are also many others that I have'nt found out about yet. Let me know where you find it.

Paul

[Al R.]

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Hi Paul, wasn't aware of Martin's. Would they be listed in the zebulon exchange? The recycler you saw at LQK will not allow anyone to purchase parts- I've asked before on another project. Who is Joker Tilton? E-mail me at a.p.rains@att.net or PM me Thanks, Al

[Joe L.]

Re: Damaged Torque Conv Inspection pan

Anyone know of any old bone yards still in business with chevys from the early 60s? All the ones I knew of in eastern NC are no longer in business. The EPA closed most of them after Hurricane Floyd flooded eastern NC and had them crushed and hauled off.

Al-----


By the way, the attached photos show an NOS example [not for sale] of what you need:


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[Paul J.]

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Al-----


By the way, the attached photos show an NOS example [not for sale] of what you need:


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Ah, Joe...come on...what a tease!

[Al R.]

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Hey Joe, I have 1 damaged by the machine shop,so I don't need to know what 1 looks like. WHAT GOES AROUND, COMES AROUND!!!!

[Richard M.]

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Found some candidates????? Maybe????

Says 62-64 Impala but it looks similar.....

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1962-1963-1964-Impala-Powerglide-Flywheel-Cover-/320814442670?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item4ab207e8ae

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....or a nice chrome repro! Beadblast and paint it black???

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1962-up-CHEVY-GM-CHROME-POWERGLIDE-FLYWHEEL-DUST-COVER-/230729229737?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item35b888a5a9

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[Richard M.]

Re: Damaged Torque Conv Inspection pan

found another......Says Corvette in the ad so the price just went up.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/62-63-64-65-66-67-1967-Corvette-327-Powerglide-Underpan-/310027070517?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item482f0dac35

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[Joe L.]

Re: Damaged Torque Conv Inspection pan

Hey Joe, I have 1 damaged by the machine shop,so I don't need to know what 1 looks like. WHAT GOES AROUND, COMES AROUND!!!!

Al-------

You said it was damaged by the machine shop but you didn't say to what extent it was damaged. There are quite a few variations of these underpans, some only subtly different. Plus, I have no way of knowing if the one you have now is even correct. So, I posted these photos so that you could see what a complete, undamaged part of the correct part number looks like to assist you in identifying and finding a correct replacement. That's why I took the time to take and post several photos. Based upon your response, I take it that you think I did this for some mean-spirited or self-serving purpose. So, I'll have to make sure I don't offer this kind of help again. Also, as I mentioned previously, this is anything but a rare part so why on earth would I want to "tease you" or "gloat" that I have one?

[Al R.]

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Joe, I guess I owe you an apology on this. I didn't say you were teasing or gloating, but apparently others must have thought so. I just mis-interpreted you intentions on this as you were not clear as to why you were posting them. But, if I may be bold enough to ask, assuming you accept my sincere apology, what subtle differences should I be looking for for a 67? Thanks, Al

[Al R.]

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Thanks Richard, I see what you meant about the price going up on the 3rd one. The 1st 1 is high enough. Al

[Joe L.]

Re: Damaged Torque Conv Inspection pan

Joe, I guess I owe you an apology on this. I didn't say you were teasing or gloating, but apparently others must have thought so. I just mis-interpreted you intentions on this as you were not clear as to why you were posting them. But, if I may be bold enough to ask, assuming you accept my sincere apology, what subtle differences should I be looking for for a 67? Thanks, Al

Al------


There were at least 4 part numbers for these Powerglide underpans and I think there were probably several more. Just what the exact differences are I do not know but I'm very confident that the differences were minor. All I can say for sure is that the one that is correct for your application should appear exactly as the one I pictured.

[Joe L.]

Re: Damaged Torque Conv Inspection pan

Thanks Richard, I see what you meant about the price going up on the 3rd one. The 1st 1 is high enough. Al

Al------


In my opinion, those underpans are way over-priced. As I mentioned, this is not a rare part. There were probably MILLIONS of these originally manufactured and used on cars. Yes, a lot of them are probably scrapped by now since they were last used on a car in the late 60's. Nevertheless, there should be an ample supply remaining and, likely, very little demand for those that do remain. These things do not usually wear out.