Not smashed, I am panning to remove the steering drag link and to get the drivers side out, then repainting them with the VHT high heat primer and paint at this point as the headers had not leaks before. I'd be interested to see the skid plate if you have a picture.
No pic. Just a suggestion. If you haven't smashed them by now, you probably wont need a skid plate. A skid plate would be a place for debris to collect and enhance the ability to rust out too.