Hi Guys,

I found this forum as a result of various searches I've done recently, and decided to join.

First post, and a question: I'm going to do a rebuild on the 327 in my all-stock and original '65 Impala SS soon, and will need to get a new oil pan due to buggered drain-bolt threads. I'm looking for an NOS pan, which are still "out there"... albeit at a price. Would I be better off getting a quality aftermarket pan (I'm thinking about a Milodon gold-irridited, stock replacement pan which is thicker guage steel and might be better for leak prevention, while offering an extra quart capacity)? Are they much better quality compared to the stockers?

As I said the car's all original; although the NOS pan would look "correct", I think a gold irridited pan might not be objectionable if it's a subtle upgrade in terms of performance and appearance.

Thanks!