1955 V8 Oil Pan

[Edward L.]

Would someone please describe, or better yet, post a picture of a an original 1955 oil pan. I know it is unique to 1955, however, I have nothing here at home to refer to.

Thanks,
Ed

[Joe L.]

Re: 1955 V8 Oil Pan

Would someone please describe, or better yet, post a picture of a an original 1955 oil pan. I know it is unique to 1955, however, I have nothing here at home to refer to.

Thanks,
Ed

Ed------

Yes, the pan was unique to 1955. However, it was not unique to Corvette. It was used for all 1955 V-8 applications except MD truck. It was GM #3704925 and was discontinued without supercession in December, 1971.

By the way, I believe this was a "2 step" pan unlike later C1 pans that were "3 step" (except, possibly, early 1956).

[John H.]

Re: 1955 V8 Oil Pan

Would someone please describe, or better yet, post a picture of a an original 1955 oil pan. I know it is unique to 1955, however, I have nothing here at home to refer to.

Thanks,
Ed

Ed -

Photos below show the '55 oil pan; the B&W one is clipped from a shot taken on the Flint V-8 shipping dock in 1955, and the color one is a Chevrolet Engineering-restored '55 V-8.

[Edward M.]

Re: 1955 V8 Oil Pan

I believe this is it, should not be blue. This is Ebay item 270624511330.

[Edward L.]

Re: 1955 V8 Oil Pan

Gentlemen:

Thanks to all that responded.

Ed