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Old 11-13-2016, 12:15 AM
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Default 1960's Edelbrock Big Block Chevy Valve Covers - WANTED

Searching for a set of 1960's Edelbrock big block Chevy aluminum valve covers. As listed in 67 Edelbrock catalog the description is: "Chevrolet V8 396-427 '65-67'; Part #4180

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Still searching.....
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Hate to say this, but I just sold a set on Ebay...
And they are available new #41859

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Old 03-10-2017, 08:06 PM
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The "New" versions of the valve covers (#4185) are slightly different than the ones back in the day. The oil filler cap is in the opposite location.

Looking for originals for period correctness. Still looking......






Edelbrock 4185 Classic Series Aluminum Valve Cover for 65-Later BB Chevy V8



67 Edelbrock Chevrolet Valve Cover; V8 396-427 '65-67'; Part #4180

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I actually been looking for a set myself for a awhile. Ran into a pair on ebay about 3 months ago and thought I finally had a set and boom he removed the ad saying he decided to keep them. go figure.
Good luck. If you run into 2 pair, let me know.
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I fully understand how you feel. The same e-bay seller told me the same thing.

Go figure!!!!

I will keep you in mind if I find a second pair.

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Originally Posted by 68 DANA
I fully understand how you feel. The same e-bay seller told me the same thing.

Go figure!!!!

I will keep you in mind if I find a second pair.

I fell in love with having a pair after I saw this picture

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Originally Posted by scrappy76
I fell in love with having a pair after I saw this picture



Very nice!!!
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I know they are not the same...but saw these old school Weiand covers near me...


He only wants $50 for the pair.

If anyone needs help, i could pick them up.
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Love that old stuff wish I could start buying em up again. $50 is good
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Those are nice!!
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Has anyone seen these vintage Edelbrock valve covers at Carlisle?
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I am sure sooner or later a pair will surface....
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Locating a set is becoming a challenge, persistence, persistence, persistence....

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Still searching........
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.....and the search continues.......
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