283 rocker covers get a facelift
 

I was given a pair of 283/327 Corvette rocker covers. One had a huge hole cut in it by some dumby-head.
I had a guy TIG weld the hole shut and add weld so I could re-form the script to say Corvette again. Turned out good IMO.
I still wasn’t sure I would like them better than the original 283 CHEVROLET script covers.
I decided to polish the Corvette covers and paint a black background between the fins. I then removed the paint at the top edge of the fins and top surface of the script. I LIKE IT!
Last pic shows both polished but still need to paint one. Paint makes a big difference.
Feels good to turn junk into something nice!

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Wow, that's great. Great work, I love these valve covers.

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That came out real nice! When I rebuild my engine, I'm thinking about a set of finned aluminum covers.

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x2. The correction effort for the hole turned out well. You barely notice it w/the paint.

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That looks great!

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Great job.
Love the look of those valve covers.

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Seems like a common thing.

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Markb01 modified a classic set of valve covers to include a PVC valve and did it rather discreetly to where it didn't detract from the look.

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I figured that monster hole was for crankcase ventilation. Newer engines don't have a road draft tube or provision for a vent in the oil fill tube, etc. I have a big block, and I won't be using covers like that. This was a nice save!

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Great job, that really looks good…..

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Yep you did a great job on those valve covers. :)

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You did a fantastic job on the valve cover! Good Save!

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Almost done the second one.

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All done. Needs a clear coat to slow down oxidation, but wow what a difference!

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That's right, beautiful parts. The valve covers will enchant your engine bay.

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I did kind of the same with the tall finned ones but just polished the fins after oxidizing then heat paint baked.

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Nice work! :chevy:

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Beautiful, and the rams horn exhaust manifolds look perfect with them.

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