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another option is this: you should be able to find a rubber drain plug from some auto parts store or another (we used to carry them at the one I worked at). they are used when an oil pan's drain plug threads are stripped out. you shove the thing in the hole, then tighten the wingnut on the end that sticks out. this in turn pulls the other end towards you, causing the rubber in between to expand from the pressure. eventually it expands enough to seal the hole.
this is usually considered a temporary fix, however I've heard from some customers that they work great and dont leak. on the other hand, they have to be replaced about evry 3rd or 4th oil change, as the rubber begins to rip.
if you have trouble finding the oil pan, you might consider this as a temporary alternative so you can change the oil while waiting to find the pan.
also, in your case, since you cant get the old plug out, you can drill a new hole near it and use this to plug it. they come in several sizes.
I'd also be willing to bet that a good pipe wrench will take tha sucker out, though as mentioned there is a slight chance it could rip the pan too.
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