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montanafordman · 02-08-2015, 06:39 PM

Hello everyone, I'm looking for some input on an extra oil pan I have laying around. It was previously on my motor and I wound up buying a replacement in better shape. As you can see from the photos there are some dents on the front of it with some brazing on it, I'm not sure if from a rust pinhole or bullet hole, or what it may have come from. There is also a pinhole in the bottom of the oil pan toward the rear that had been JB welded. There is some small pits in the dipper tray but nothing rusted all the way through.

My question: I'm sure someone could pound out, cut/weld/repair the pan to save it if they really wanted to but is it even worth it? Honestly I don't have the time or desire to do this right now and would rather have the space in my garage so what do you recommend? Is it worth anything? Would it be wrong to just drop it off at the scrapper? I never want to throw away something that is 1.) Original and 2.) not being reproduced but if its common enough (which I think it is) maybe that's alright in this instance? If someone wanted it to repair it I'd gladly sell it if they paid for shipping which is probably a lot on something this size and weight.

Outside front:

Inside:

Bottom Rear: (I chipped off the JB weld)

Dipper tray (this one is the worst, and pits don't go all the way through)

jw hash · 02-08-2015, 07:38 PM

Aaron
there is a lot of good one out there, scrap it. if you need one, I do have some extra`s
John

montanafordman · 02-08-2015, 07:56 PM

Thanks John, That was my feeling. I got another good one before I had my engine redone so I'm good to go.

Mitch//pa · 02-08-2015, 07:58 PM

they make great flower pots and your not throwing them out

Mikeinnj · 02-08-2015, 10:06 PM

" I never want to throw away something that is 1.) Original and 2.) not being reproduced but if its common enough (which I think it is) maybe that's alright in this instance? "

There is something to be said for the person who is skilled enough to repair and save an original Model A part that probably never will be reproduced. With Ted developing and hoping to successfully produce a brand new engine block for the Model A , perhaps there will eventually be a lot of people looking for such a part.

Mike V. Florida · 02-08-2015, 11:45 PM

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IMHO, great way to practice welding and body work.

colin1928 · 02-09-2015, 02:56 AM

Do not throw it out here in Australia I am always looking for oil pans lot of the 29/30/31 are rusted so thin I wish someone would repo them
28 with the gal no problem
ps if anyone has good spare pans bring them to Ballarat swap

dumb person · 02-09-2015, 06:26 PM

If it was taking up space i would sell it. It probably works fine and someone might need it.

02-08-2015, 06:39 PM	#1
montanafordman Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Meridian, ID Posts: 568	Oil pan worth saving? Hello everyone, I'm looking for some input on an extra oil pan I have laying around. It was previously on my motor and I wound up buying a replacement in better shape. As you can see from the photos there are some dents on the front of it with some brazing on it, I'm not sure if from a rust pinhole or bullet hole, or what it may have come from. There is also a pinhole in the bottom of the oil pan toward the rear that had been JB welded. There is some small pits in the dipper tray but nothing rusted all the way through. My question: I'm sure someone could pound out, cut/weld/repair the pan to save it if they really wanted to but is it even worth it? Honestly I don't have the time or desire to do this right now and would rather have the space in my garage so what do you recommend? Is it worth anything? Would it be wrong to just drop it off at the scrapper? I never want to throw away something that is 1.) Original and 2.) not being reproduced but if its common enough (which I think it is) maybe that's alright in this instance? If someone wanted it to repair it I'd gladly sell it if they paid for shipping which is probably a lot on something this size and weight. Outside front: Inside: Bottom Rear: (I chipped off the JB weld) Dipper tray (this one is the worst, and pits don't go all the way through) __________________ Aaron in Tacoma (although still a Montana hillbilly at heart )

02-08-2015, 07:38 PM	#2
jw hash Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Auburn Washington Posts: 2,552	Re: Oil pan worth saving? Aaron there is a lot of good one out there, scrap it. if you need one, I do have some extra`s John

02-08-2015, 07:56 PM	#3
montanafordman Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Meridian, ID Posts: 568	Re: Oil pan worth saving? Thanks John, That was my feeling. I got another good one before I had my engine redone so I'm good to go. __________________ Aaron in Tacoma (although still a Montana hillbilly at heart )

02-08-2015, 07:58 PM	#4
Mitch//pa BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bucks County, PA Posts: 11,454	Re: Oil pan worth saving? they make great flower pots and your not throwing them out Last edited by Mitch//pa; 02-09-2015 at 08:07 AM.

02-08-2015, 10:06 PM	#5
Mikeinnj Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Northern New Jersey Posts: 1,262	Re: Oil pan worth saving? " I never want to throw away something that is 1.) Original and 2.) not being reproduced but if its common enough (which I think it is) maybe that's alright in this instance? " There is something to be said for the person who is skilled enough to repair and save an original Model A part that probably never will be reproduced. With Ted developing and hoping to successfully produce a brand new engine block for the Model A , perhaps there will eventually be a lot of people looking for such a part.

02-08-2015, 11:45 PM	#6
Mike V. Florida Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 14,054	Re: Oil pan worth saving? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) IMHO, great way to practice welding and body work. __________________ What's right about America is that although we have a mess of problems, we have great capacity - intellect and resources - to do some thing about them. - Henry Ford II

02-09-2015, 02:56 AM	#7
colin1928 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Australa Melbourne Posts: 878	Re: Oil pan worth saving? Do not throw it out here in Australia I am always looking for oil pans lot of the 29/30/31 are rusted so thin I wish someone would repo them 28 with the gal no problem ps if anyone has good spare pans bring them to Ballarat swap

02-09-2015, 06:26 PM	#8
dumb person Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: South pacific island Posts: 1,724	Re: Oil pan worth saving? If it was taking up space i would sell it. It probably works fine and someone might need it. __________________ <Link> This is how we roll<Link> "I'm Convinced that no one really reads posts anymore; they just fabricate what they think the post says then ramble on about red herrings."--Bob Outcasts rules of old cars #1 Fun is imperative, mainstream is overrated #2 If they think it is impossible, prove them wrong #3 If the science says it impossible you are not being creative enough. #4 No shame in recreating something you never had #5 If it were not for the law & physics you would be unstoppable

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