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Old Mar 29, 2007 | 11:16 AM
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ive got a 68 vette with a 350, in the process of finishing the engine. but i cant seem to find a pair of valve covers that look nice, i dont care about price, i want some awesome looking covers! any suggestions.
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Old Mar 29, 2007 | 11:20 AM
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I like these:

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Billet specialties with crossed flags from Summit

http://www.billetspecialties.com/ite...id=210&pid=473
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Old Mar 29, 2007 | 12:09 PM
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I like these:

Same covers, different paint scheme.
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Old Mar 29, 2007 | 12:59 PM
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i like those chevy covers, where did you guys get them?
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Old Mar 29, 2007 | 01:30 PM
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Those are definitely on my "what to buy before I die" list
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Old Mar 29, 2007 | 01:40 PM
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I have these with matching air cleaner and breathers. I like them a lot.

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In my humble opinion mine are uncomparable.... one offs however engraved by forum member, lvrpool32
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Mine are old school, 25 bucks at a swap and alittle elbow grease.[IMG][/IMG]
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Originally Posted by evalu8r
Mine are old school, 25 bucks at a swap and alittle elbow grease.[IMG][/IMG]
LOL, I like those the best. Those are very original, I have never seen those before in my life.
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Originally Posted by racecardrvr4
ive got a 68 vette with a 350, in the process of finishing the engine. but i cant seem to find a pair of valve covers that look nice, i dont care about price, i want some awesome looking covers! any suggestions.
I'd go with these bad boys if price isn't a problem.



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Old Mar 29, 2007 | 06:34 PM
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Nice! Those are awesome, I have never seen smooth chrome covers that shined so unique!
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Checkout www.parrautomotive.com nice stuff great prices.

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These are pricey but MAN they are sweet.

http://www.rjays.com/Engine%20Parts/valve-covers-01.htm
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Agree with Durango
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These came on the car.....I have no idea where they came from (so if someone can let me know that'd be great!) but atleast it can give you some more ideas


BEFORE:



AFTER (painted with rattle can and a few rattle clearcoats too):










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Originally Posted by yellow 72
In my humble opinion mine are uncomparable.... one offs however engraved by forum member, lvrpool32
those are awesome!

Originally Posted by evalu8r
Mine are old school, 25 bucks at a swap and alittle elbow grease.[IMG][/IMG]
i'll be needing a pair of those soon! by the way, poked = nitrous?
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http://www.billetspecialties.com/ite...id=210&pid=475

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Originally Posted by Durango_boy
These are pricey but MAN they are sweet.

http://www.rjays.com/Engine%20Parts/valve-covers-01.htm


pricey? They're 150$, that's not too bad. The GMPP chevrolet ones are a lot more than that and also the fabricated covers go for 200+
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I have a set of these available, if anyone is interested.
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