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Old Apr 17, 2006 | 04:48 PM
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Im thinking Id like to updatge my old, peeling valve covers with something flashy. Anyone have any suggestions/pix/links?
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Old Apr 17, 2006 | 05:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Jerry Curl
Im thinking Id like to updatge my old, peeling valve covers with something flashy. Anyone have any suggestions/pix/links?
Is this a stock motor? IMHO if so, take the original valve covers off, sand them down, get yourself some factory paint, paint 'em nice, and bada boom, bada bing! you got new valve covers! $5 in paint and maybe a couple of hours in labor AND you got the "right" valve covers. Of course you could buy some funky chrome ones or something...

You asked for a pic so here is my '79 stock matching motor - took this pic last weekend. (Notice the valve covers )

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Old Apr 17, 2006 | 05:40 PM
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The motor has several upgrades. She doesnt look very stock these days.
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vettes need finned valve covers

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Old Apr 17, 2006 | 05:51 PM
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I was debating the same thing in my mind a year ago. I decided to get a new version of the stock chrome valve covers that originally came with my car. The old ones were beyond repair, although I did save them for future reference. This may not be a flashy as some of the newer designs, but I wanted to retain the old look. It depends what you're after.
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Old Apr 17, 2006 | 08:09 PM
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You mean these?
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You mean these?
No... this:

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Gotta have some deep pockets to buy those.....
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If you can find them/afford them I would go with some finned valve covers
L-82 Valve Covers on Ebay


These are what I am getting after I pay for my rims, tires, and exhaust!
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Originally Posted by danboback
If you can find them/afford them I would go with some finned valve covers
L-82 Valve Covers on Ebay


These are what I am getting after I pay for my rims, tires, and exhaust!

lucky that this set came on the car and all they needed was a little touch up
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Look under my pics to see what ended up on mine. <----
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Yeah, I like those finned ones. Id like to get a set that had the Chevrolet script on it. I was surprised to see how much these things go for though...
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Look under my pics to see what ended up on mine. <----
I like them BTW are you running the Indy tires, what sizes
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I like them BTW are you running the Indy tires, what sizes
They are the Indy's. They are 255/60R15. Those pics are of my failed attempt to highlight the Indy and Firestone logo. It looked great while it lasted.
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Not finned but have the script

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Tall "ball milled" cast aluminum covers, $60 on Ebay

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Finned covers are nice! Mine have been polished

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Im definitely liking the idea of replacement valve covers. Those look nice.

I trust this is a pretty easy job to do?
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