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Old Jan 29, 2007 | 01:10 PM
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Replaced chrome covers with heavier cast aluminum
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Old Jan 29, 2007 | 01:28 PM
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I really like them!!! What brand? Where?
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Old Jan 29, 2007 | 01:43 PM
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I really like them!!! What brand? Where?
Dont know Bought them at a memorbilia and parts show in allentown Pa for 150.00
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Old Jan 29, 2007 | 02:10 PM
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Those are hot. I really want some of those. Someone please tell me who makes them and their model number.
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Old Jan 29, 2007 | 02:24 PM
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Man those are nice......

I'd like to know more about them.
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Old Jan 29, 2007 | 03:36 PM
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me like.....
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Old Jan 29, 2007 | 03:41 PM
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Those look great!
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Old Jan 29, 2007 | 03:43 PM
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different and cool
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Old Jan 29, 2007 | 05:06 PM
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The kinda look like Mikey Thompsons without the logo. I like 'em!

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Old Jan 29, 2007 | 05:10 PM
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They should look nice once you get everything cleaned up
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Old Jan 29, 2007 | 05:24 PM
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oil fill on the other side ?
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Old Jan 29, 2007 | 05:26 PM
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http://www.rjays.com/Engine%20Parts/valve-covers-01.htm

Found these on Google. Look kinda similar.
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Old Jan 29, 2007 | 05:31 PM
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Design looks like Cal Custom.
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Old Jan 29, 2007 | 05:38 PM
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Originally Posted by cknorr28
http://www.rjays.com/Engine%20Parts/valve-covers-01.htm

Found these on Google. Look kinda similar.

Those look very good too. I wonder if when they mean '87 and later that they have center bolt holes.
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Old Jan 29, 2007 | 06:17 PM
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Originally Posted by comp
oil fill on the other side ?
yes remove breather cap
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Old Jan 29, 2007 | 06:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Durango_boy
Those look very good too. I wonder if when they mean '87 and later that they have center bolt holes.
those are the same, the number is on the box. I got grommets and bolts with mine but those are the ones
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Old Jan 29, 2007 | 07:10 PM
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Man they look awesome!
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Old Jan 29, 2007 | 07:13 PM
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Man they look awesome!

They sure do...I'm thinking of upgrading. I just don't know how those retro looking covers will look on my modern looking motor.
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Old Jan 29, 2007 | 08:26 PM
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They look like old Offenhausers, but since their logo is missing, I'm leaning towards Cal Custom also. Really awesome looking - a lucky find!
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Old Jan 29, 2007 | 08:28 PM
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they look great
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