1972 LT-1 valve cover value
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St. Jude Donor '13-'14-'15,'21
I donated a pair for a St. Jude benefit on this forum, and the winning bid was $80. They were used, but refinished by me with black wrinkle finish and new sticker, cap, rubber grommets, two sets of nib gaskets and a calendar, too.
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Hi Mick,
The set in your picture have the twist in chrome oil filler cap.
The set that Ralph is asking about has the push in rubber oil filler plug.
They're a bit more unusual to find for sale especially in 'un-restored' condition.
Regards,
Alan
The set in your picture have the twist in chrome oil filler cap.
The set that Ralph is asking about has the push in rubber oil filler plug.
They're a bit more unusual to find for sale especially in 'un-restored' condition.
Regards,
Alan
Last edited by Alan 71; Nov 21, 2014 at 06:25 PM.
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Hi Ralph,
The covers on my LT-!, I believe have been slightly polished? I would love to see what your covers look like. Perhaps Alan can help share a photo?
Regards,
Kevin
The covers on my LT-!, I believe have been slightly polished? I would love to see what your covers look like. Perhaps Alan can help share a photo?
Regards,
Kevin
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Here's the driver's side pic of the LT-1 covers I had that I put on my '75. The L48 covers had been chromed and were pitted. If I could find a similar pair for $75, I'd buy them in a heartbeat. Most pairs I see are $150-$250.
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They are easily worth $100 plus. The "plus" part depends on condition, but since they are two year only covers, and a must have for a 71 or 72 LT-1 car, I personally would start at $200 and see what the traffic will bare. Good luck with them.
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I have that rubber plug type on my 69. They were on it when I got the car. Supposed to have the eared oil cap but they're pretty close so I guess I'll leave them at least until I find a correct set. Camaro guys might want them too.
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