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BADPURPLE70CHEVY · 12-29-2009, 07:09 PM

Getting ready to buy valve covers for my 406. Can you guys post up some pics of your valve covers that are billet,painted,chrome,powdercoated or air brushed. I would like something different. Thanks in advance,

Sinister · 12-29-2009, 07:45 PM

I got these for Christmas. There from a guy on E-bay.

oldblue1968chevy · 12-29-2009, 07:49 PM

ONES LIKE SINISTER'S 'old school' look I like em!

ive got some edelbrock aluminum ones with black ridges running thru em..they alrite. but would rahter have his^^^

suprachrgd82 · 12-29-2009, 08:30 PM

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Fabri...Q5fCarQ5fParts

cdowns · 12-29-2009, 08:59 PM

i've always been partial to the old calcustoms from the 60's

77chris03 · 12-29-2009, 09:12 PM

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this isnt the finished pic.. the finished pic has stainless steel bolts in the perimeter of the cover

BADPURPLE70CHEVY · 12-29-2009, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by suprachrgd82

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Fabri...Q5fCarQ5fParts

Nice...

77chris03 · 12-29-2009, 09:26 PM

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just took this one. its current

hayhauler71 · 12-29-2009, 09:41 PM

Tall to fit the roller rockers.

67ss&99ss · 12-29-2009, 09:46 PM

GMPP competition valve covers on my 406. They are pricey but they do look good.

Fastfun · 12-29-2009, 10:17 PM

try this web site

http://www.yourcovers.com/valve_covers_9737.php

**bigsnookmaster** · 12-29-2009, 11:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67ss&99ss

GMPP competition valve covers on my 406. They are pricey but they do look good.

Same here:

pmpski_1 · 12-29-2009, 11:27 PM

I have some edelbrock old school finned covers that I'm getting ready to put on. I'm going to take the old stamped ones and paint them. Maybe like the plaid V-6 covers, maybe a pattern of something else (skull and crossbones?). Something waaaaay out there.

big_al_71 · 12-29-2009, 11:32 PM

Billet Specialties on my 406.....

**americanmusc1e** · 12-29-2009, 11:39 PM

stock, painted

HuggerCST · 12-30-2009, 12:34 AM

These are the ones that I want from yourcovers.com, but they aren't cheap.

**special-K** · 12-30-2009, 08:34 AM

^^Those are something new,I like!

I have a hard time now that I`m doing GMCs.I think no name stuff looks best anyway.I have a pair I wonder if are still made by GMPP.The steel ones with "bowtie" icon and "power".You saw them in chrome.I bought a pair in paintable.I think those would look cool.

68Stepbed · 12-30-2009, 09:00 AM

Here's what I've got.

They used to look like this.

I also used to have these, which I liked, but went with a different theme with what I have now.

Myself · 12-30-2009, 03:06 PM

I made a set out of 2-piece covers for my wife's old '68. And I will be making another set when we start her next '68. They got plenty of ooohs & aaahs.

Rollie396 · 12-30-2009, 03:24 PM

^^ Hey I kinda like that!How cruddy do they get though?

Myself · 12-30-2009, 04:03 PM

Well, we didn't get to put too many miles on it, then had to sell it. But the oil would drip right off of them after it sat for a bit. Looked just like in the pic.

**thelonerife** · 12-30-2009, 08:55 PM

ones that i sold and should have kept

BADPURPLE70CHEVY · 12-30-2009, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by bigsnookmaster

Same here:

I like these covers alot. I need them tall to clear also. Any idea on price and info where you got these?

BADPURPLE70CHEVY · 12-30-2009, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 67ss&99ss

GMPP competition valve covers on my 406. They are pricey but they do look good.

These......info please

**jaros44sr** · 12-30-2009, 09:29 PM

Bought these about 10 years ago from GMPP, still have to finish buffing them out

My favorites are the steel VC with flames, somebody on the forum did a real nice job with his

12-29-2009, 07:09 PM	#1
BADPURPLE70CHEVY 406 Powered Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: waynesville,n.c. Posts: 877	Ideas for valve covers Getting ready to buy valve covers for my 406. Can you guys post up some pics of your valve covers that are billet,painted,chrome,powdercoated or air brushed. I would like something different. Thanks in advance, __________________ 70 GMC 68 c10 2002 silverado 72 4x4

12-29-2009, 07:45 PM	#2
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: Ideas for valve covers I got these for Christmas. There from a guy on E-bay. __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

12-29-2009, 07:49 PM	#3
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Ideas for valve covers ONES LIKE SINISTER'S 'old school' look I like em! ive got some edelbrock aluminum ones with black ridges running thru em..they alrite. but would rahter have his^^^ __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

12-29-2009, 08:30 PM	#4
suprachrgd82 Farmtruck desciple Join Date: May 2009 Location: 90605 Posts: 158	Re: Ideas for valve covers http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Fabri...Q5fCarQ5fParts

12-29-2009, 08:59 PM	#5
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Ideas for valve covers i've always been partial to the old calcustoms from the 60's Attached Images __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY Last edited by cdowns; 12-29-2009 at 09:00 PM.

12-29-2009, 09:12 PM	#6
77chris03 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: CoNrOe Tx Posts: 1,343	Re: Ideas for valve covers this isnt the finished pic.. the finished pic has stainless steel bolts in the perimeter of the cover

12-29-2009, 09:26 PM	#8
77chris03 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: CoNrOe Tx Posts: 1,343	Re: Ideas for valve covers just took this one. its current

12-29-2009, 09:41 PM	#9
hayhauler71 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: St. Paul MN. Posts: 1,996	Re: Ideas for valve covers Tall to fit the roller rockers. Attached Images

12-29-2009, 09:46 PM	#10
67ss&99ss Andy Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cleveland, GA Posts: 228	Re: Ideas for valve covers GMPP competition valve covers on my 406. They are pricey but they do look good. __________________ 1967 Camaro SS 406\|522hp/514ft lbs\|M20 Muncie\|3.73s\|Posi 1969 CST/10 383\|Aisin AR5 5 speed 1972 K5 LT1\|Turbo 350 4x4 2005 Duramax 2500HD 4x4

12-29-2009, 10:17 PM	#11
Fastfun Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 615	Re: Ideas for valve covers try this web site http://www.yourcovers.com/valve_covers_9737.php

12-29-2009, 11:27 PM	#13
pmpski_1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 505	Re: Ideas for valve covers I have some edelbrock old school finned covers that I'm getting ready to put on. I'm going to take the old stamped ones and paint them. Maybe like the plaid V-6 covers, maybe a pattern of something else (skull and crossbones?). Something waaaaay out there. __________________ Curry in a Hurry: SB rebuild for my 71 C20

12-29-2009, 11:32 PM	#14
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Ideas for valve covers Billet Specialties on my 406..... Attached Images __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

12-29-2009, 11:39 PM	#15
americanmusc1e Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,079	Re: Ideas for valve covers stock, painted __________________ -- Josh Instagram: @americanmusc1e OLD SKOOL-- 1970 C10. 454/Th400/3.07 posi Build Thread FARM TRUCK----1949 Chevrolet 3800 Power Wagon Hauler Build Thread 1999 4wd OBS Tahoe - daily. DM me if you can't see photos i posted

12-30-2009, 12:34 AM	#16
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12-30-2009, 08:34 AM	#17
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Ideas for valve covers ^^Those are something new,I like! I have a hard time now that I`m doing GMCs.I think no name stuff looks best anyway.I have a pair I wonder if are still made by GMPP.The steel ones with "bowtie" icon and "power".You saw them in chrome.I bought a pair in paintable.I think those would look cool. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~



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12-30-2009, 09:00 AM	#18
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: Ideas for valve covers Here's what I've got. They used to look like this. I also used to have these, which I liked, but went with a different theme with what I have now. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

12-30-2009, 03:06 PM	#19
Myself Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Northern Arkansas Posts: 1,170	Re: Ideas for valve covers I made a set out of 2-piece covers for my wife's old '68. And I will be making another set when we start her next '68. They got plenty of ooohs & aaahs. Attached Images

12-30-2009, 03:24 PM	#20
Rollie396 someday it will be done! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lloydminster,AB. Canada Posts: 1,620	Re: Ideas for valve covers ^^ Hey I kinda like that!How cruddy do they get though? __________________ '72 C-10 Proud owner of a million new and used pieces that used to be and will once again be(god willing) a testament to the term "they don't build em like that anymore. '80 LWB 2wd beater '67 GMC long fleet (cab donor) '66 long step (parked till it's turn comes around) '65 short step (parts truck that will donate it's bed and possibly frame to the '66) '06 Grand Prix wife's car (she hardly lets me touch it) my pics

12-30-2009, 04:03 PM	#21
Myself Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Northern Arkansas Posts: 1,170	Re: Ideas for valve covers Well, we didn't get to put too many miles on it, then had to sell it. But the oil would drip right off of them after it sat for a bit. Looked just like in the pic.

12-30-2009, 08:55 PM	#22
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12-30-2009, 09:29 PM	#25
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,847	Re: Ideas for valve covers Bought these about 10 years ago from GMPP, still have to finish buffing them out My favorites are the steel VC with flames, somebody on the forum did a real nice job with his __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

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