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Old Jun 12, 2009 | 05:50 PM
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Who can say me if the valve covers of all the " 1973 Big Block" are out of metal painted in chevy orange ?
Mine are out of stainless (or chrome) and I wonder whether if they are of origin ?

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they are most likely Chrome Plated. I am note aware of any stainless BB covers made.
They did make OEM BB covers in Chrome, not sure of exact years. 69VETT
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The 1973 Big Block valve covers are supposed to be stamped steel painted Chevy Engine Red (Orange).

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I think 1970 was the last year the BB had chrome valve covers from the factory.
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'73 454 valve covers were painted orange. You have some aftermarkets or from an earlier year. Here's the way they should look:

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Hello all,
THANK'S for your answers (and pics). It now remains to me to seek valve covers painted or to paint.
Have a good day.
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