During the 1930’s and 1940’s our Nations roads were dirt and gravel. Paving had been underway for many years but there was still a long way to go.
To protect engine componants from a constant attack of dirt, GM designed metal stamped panels that attached to an area where the engine block and oil pan connect. This slowed dust from collecting on moving parts and for certain around the engine air breather.
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1936
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1936 ?
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1937- 1938
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1939-1946
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Over the years, these gradually fell from their attaching fasteners and found their way to the roads. Potholes and ruts were often the culprits. The vehicle owners and even hired mechanics tended to remove them during maintenance. They were rarely paced back into position.
Today finding a pair of these engine dust pans is almost impossible. Newer generations have no knowledge of their existance. These photos of the different years should be about 1936 and 1946.
If someone is in disagreement on the years, email us at info@jimcartertruckparts.com
Tags: 1936, 1946, dust pans, engine, mechanical