Weather is getting better and so is the Corvette

Finally got the oil pan off the other day and after removing the oil pump, a 5lb hammer did the trick and knocked the POS dipstick tube out. I ordered a Felpro gasket which looks amazing by a quality and engineering view point but hopefully it fits as good as it looks.

Underside with the oil pan removed

Oil Pan. Little bit of sludge but nothing to worry about.

Up-skirt shot