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Oct 24, 2007 | 11:49 AM

toupstrio

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From: Lufkin Texas

Oil drip tray

Does anyone know where I can get a plastic oil drip tray for under my car? I have one Im working on and would like to keep something under it until I am finished with it.

Thanks

Oct 24, 2007 | 01:09 PM

Durango_Boy

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From: Columbia Missouri

I checked a few online catalogs but found nothing specific like you asked for. Have you thought about just making your own? Maybe with an old shower curtain and a PVC tube frame?

Oct 24, 2007 | 01:15 PM

red topless gator

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Quote:

Originally Posted by toupstrio

Does anyone know where I can get a plastic oil drip tray for under my car? I have one Im working on and would like to keep something under it until I am finished with it.

Thanks

I bought mine at Wal Mart......LT

Oct 24, 2007 | 01:16 PM

75 Red Vert

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From: Florissant MO

I just use a couple of my wife's old cookie sheet pans and they sit on top of a large cardboard box flatened out. The cardboard absorbs the oil so there is very little cleanup required.

Oct 24, 2007 | 01:24 PM

79vette90

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I bought mine at autozone...

Oct 24, 2007 | 01:25 PM

justanotherdoe

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From: Houston Texas

Another Wal Mart purchase..

Oct 24, 2007 | 02:02 PM

69monzacpe

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From: Cartersville GA

Autozone - aluminum pan.

Oct 24, 2007 | 02:47 PM

Jims79

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From: Jersey Shore Exit 98

I use a rug made to catch oil & antifreeze has a plastic backing and a wool like mat. You can get them from pep-boys or auto-zone and they really catch a lot of oil and no mess. I replace it about every 2 years under $20.

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Oct 24, 2007 | 04:18 PM

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I know it isn't plastic, but I saw recently a metal drip pan at Advanced Auto Parts. I think it was about $12.00.

Oct 24, 2007 | 04:53 PM

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80VETTEL82ME

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I see that I'm not the only one who cars her puddles

Oct 24, 2007 | 04:55 PM

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texbeasr3

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From: Missouri City Texas

I use a metal one from AutoZone...$8, lined it with newspaper.
Replace newspaper every 2 mos. BTW, my TH350 Trans leaks, with a professional rebuild and serveral trips back.

Oct 24, 2007 | 05:07 PM

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rcread

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I used a washing machine tray. They are intended to prevent a leaky washing machine from ruining a house's flooring and frame.

Oct 24, 2007 | 05:13 PM

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Durango_Boy

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Quote:

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I used a washing machine tray. They are intended to prevent a leaky washing machine from ruining a house's flooring and frame.

That's a fantastic idea. How big is it?

Oct 24, 2007 | 08:32 PM

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toupstrio

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From: Lufkin Texas

Thanks for all the ideas some one told me they used an a/c pan like goes in the attic ts about 30x60 inches I am gong to check it out.

Quote:

Originally Posted by rcread

I used a washing machine tray. They are intended to prevent a leaky washing machine from ruining a house's flooring and frame.

Oct 24, 2007 | 08:56 PM

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dannyman

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From: Kingston Ontario

Harbor Freight has a pan 24" x 18" about $15.

OK, don't tell my wife! She buys these storage containers, for stuff like Christmas decorations, clothes, shoes, etc....

Anyway the lids are perfect as a drip tray!

Oct 24, 2007 | 09:02 PM

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Red 69

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From: Space Coast Gator Territory

What....your C-3 has leaks?

I just bought a 12"X24" tray at my local Dollar Store.

Oct 24, 2007 | 11:52 PM

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aussiejohn

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From: The only Corvettes in Highett Victoria

Supermaket shelf

G'day,
My brother-in-law used to have a supermarket and he replaced a lot of the old (slightly rusty) shelving, so I scored a couple. Turn 'em upside down and sprinkle with a half inch of "Kitty Litter" or similar. Works for me and about as cheap as you can get. They're long enough for the engine and trans and about 15" wide - perfect!

Regards from Down Under

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22 months to go!