Quoted from the other thread...
looking for a 2.3l front sump oil pan to do a TC swap I have a 2.3 already but the pan it bent pretty bad. I will try to straighten it out and bang out the dents but if I cant does any one have one or knoe where to get one?
That's one thing that is very hard to find these days. I stumbled onto a 7qt race pan when I needed one, but only acquired a stock one by buying a parts car. In fact, parts cars are easier to find IMO.
Funny thing is that the 7qt race pan was made by modifying a later stock rear-sump pan. I might try that myself with the old Thunderbird pan now that I have a TIG welder.
In your case though, I would take a body hammer and dolly to what you have. Actually, if appearance isn't a big concern and as long as the pickup isn't obstructed by dents and the pan isn't cracked or leaking, I'd rather leave it alone.