I don't know your application, but  a truck pan will not fit a T-Bird without some modification.  The truck pan is about 3 inches deep at the front, the Bird pan is about  1 1/2  inches.  I have a truck pan that is for sale, it also has the oil pickup tube.  $50, don't know shipping cost from Indiana.  I also have a Bird pan with pickup tube, but as you said, prices are ridiculous.

John - "The Hoosier Hurricane"

Looking for one out of a truck preferred to keep the cost down - the TBird stuff is crazy.  For clarity my block is a 55-56 292 if it matters.
Will need to ship to Washington.

Cheers,
Aaron