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Old Aug 6, 2007 | 10:59 PM
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I have seen stainless steel engine dress up kits in catalogs but haven't seen any on this forum that I recall. I am to the point of engine dress up and want some ideas. Thanks PICS PLEASE.
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Old Aug 6, 2007 | 11:05 PM
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No pics here but be careful with some of the SS bolts and fasteners you can buy.They can strip out easily wether its the hex head bolts or threads.SS is usually a softer metal so use care when buying any.
Other than that,they can shine up an engine bay nicely.
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Old Aug 9, 2007 | 09:18 PM
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anybody?
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Old Aug 9, 2007 | 09:40 PM
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Old Aug 9, 2007 | 09:56 PM
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anybody?
Cheapest and best I have found is Kirban Products. Go to ebay and do a store search for them. Excellet people, great service, good products.
Same as what Ecklers sells, but cheaper.

Here are a few of their items on mine:


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Old Aug 9, 2007 | 10:53 PM
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Looks good anymore?
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I think I will go for the full SS engine kit be cause then the only two ppl that have it will be me and aminnich! and when I'm done I'll post some pics!
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Looks fantastic!

I didn't have any luck finding anything from Kirban Products on eBay though..

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Originally Posted by davidnclearlaketx

Looks fantastic!

I didn't have any luck finding anything from Kirban Products on eBay though..
now I know I'm doing it.
Keep the pics comin'.
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where do you find the kirban products ?? And how did you get those polished valve covers looks fantastic!!!!
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You did a great job, look good!
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Old Mar 31, 2008 | 10:33 PM
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Originally Posted by gmbal4
where do you find the kirban products ?? And how did you get those polished valve covers looks fantastic!!!!
Select stores on the ebay home page, then do a search by store name for Kirban. I just did it to be sure and Kirban Customs came up and that is the one. The valve covers are polished stainless steel, and not a true valve cover, but an overlay held on with velcro tape. If you want the SS oil cap cover I have an extra for $5 plus the shipping.
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