valve cover help
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Racer
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From: Holcomb Mississippi
valve cover help
Could someone look at these and tell me if they are correct for a 69 350/350 and if this is a good price?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/69-77...item2ead58dfe1
Thanks,
andy
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/69-77...item2ead58dfe1
Thanks,
andy
Burning Brakes
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Hi Andy,
They LOOK correct.
There are quite a few variations of these covers around because they were original to many engines over the years and were sold over the counter for MANY years.
The casting numbers will tell if they're "correct" for a 69 car.
Price seems good depending on if you can clean/polish them or need to send them off to be done.
Regards,
Alan
They LOOK correct.
There are quite a few variations of these covers around because they were original to many engines over the years and were sold over the counter for MANY years.
The casting numbers will tell if they're "correct" for a 69 car.
Price seems good depending on if you can clean/polish them or need to send them off to be done.
Regards,
Alan
Le Mans Master
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From: Peekskill NY
You won't know until you see the numbers. Price is decent as repros go for 130+ each from the vendors. They will look correct and can be cleaned up. I bought a set for 100.00 on ebay, cleaned them up and they look great. Here's a few pics of mine, before & after. It took a couple days, lots of sanding.
Glenn
Before cleanup
One done.
Both done & on the engine.
Glenn
Glenn
Before cleanup
One done.
Both done & on the engine.
Glenn
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Racer
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From: Holcomb Mississippi
Thanks All
Thanks All,
That book seems to ba a must have!
Mr. Alan, i have the engine out and have been working on gathering all the paints etc for the job. I'll post pics when I'm done. We've been sand blasting everything and also working on Fletcher's rear end in the 72.
what are the casting numbers for 69? I looked in the NCRS manual but cant find more info.
Glenn, I appreciate all your feedback and hope you stick around as I read where your selling your vette.
Thanks,
andy
That book seems to ba a must have!
Mr. Alan, i have the engine out and have been working on gathering all the paints etc for the job. I'll post pics when I'm done. We've been sand blasting everything and also working on Fletcher's rear end in the 72.
what are the casting numbers for 69? I looked in the NCRS manual but cant find more info.
Glenn, I appreciate all your feedback and hope you stick around as I read where your selling your vette.
Thanks,
andy
Last edited by andycw; May 30, 2010 at 11:16 AM. Reason: more info
Le Mans Master
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From: Peekskill NY
Thanks All,
That book seems to ba a must have!
Mr. Alan, i have the engine out and have been working on gathering all the paints etc for the job. I'll post pics when I'm done. We've been sand blasting everything and also working on Fletcher's rear end in the 72.
what are the casting numbers for 69? I looked in the NCRS manual but cant find more info.
Glenn, I appreciate all your feedback and hope you stick around as I read where your selling your vette.
Thanks,
andy
That book seems to ba a must have!
Mr. Alan, i have the engine out and have been working on gathering all the paints etc for the job. I'll post pics when I'm done. We've been sand blasting everything and also working on Fletcher's rear end in the 72.
what are the casting numbers for 69? I looked in the NCRS manual but cant find more info.
Glenn, I appreciate all your feedback and hope you stick around as I read where your selling your vette.
Thanks,
andy
l'll be around.
Glenn
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Hi Andy,
It sounds like you and Fletcher have a lot going on.
I BELIEVE the number for 69-71 R.H. is 3973392.
And the number for 69-70 L.H. is 3990994.
The numbers are very confusing because as I said a number could be used only for production and another number only for service.
My over the counter aluminium covers are:
3965542 R.H.
3989005 L.H.
The 71-72 left hand cover (either production or service) is easy to spot because it's set up for the rubber push-in oil cap not the twist-in chrome cap.
BIG FUN!!!
Regards,
Alan
PS: As is often the case, the numbers aren't given in the TECHNICAL INFORMATION MANUAL because the numbers aren't judged since they can't be seen on the judging field.
It sounds like you and Fletcher have a lot going on.
I BELIEVE the number for 69-71 R.H. is 3973392.
And the number for 69-70 L.H. is 3990994.
The numbers are very confusing because as I said a number could be used only for production and another number only for service.
My over the counter aluminium covers are:
3965542 R.H.
3989005 L.H.
The 71-72 left hand cover (either production or service) is easy to spot because it's set up for the rubber push-in oil cap not the twist-in chrome cap.
BIG FUN!!!
Regards,
Alan
PS: As is often the case, the numbers aren't given in the TECHNICAL INFORMATION MANUAL because the numbers aren't judged since they can't be seen on the judging field.
Last edited by Alan 71; May 30, 2010 at 12:45 PM.
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These are the inside of my valve covers (the part #'s are there)
They are original to the car - the former owner mistakenly painted them to match the engine - mine is a L46 350/350 as well.
They are original to the car - the former owner mistakenly painted them to match the engine - mine is a L46 350/350 as well.
Last edited by JW3101; May 30, 2010 at 09:49 PM.
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Good to see a reply from our buddy Alan, though.
Blast from the past.
Still MIA I think?
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Jerry MacNeish does that also. I have had my '69 valve covers done by him and they are amazing. Clean, tumble and put new grommets and the emblem on them. MUCH easier to clean them now using solvent and a paper towel.
Do not use this process if you want to keep the polished finish. The "shine" will be replaced with a smooth matte finish when you get them back.
Do not use this process if you want to keep the polished finish. The "shine" will be replaced with a smooth matte finish when you get them back.
