Vintage intake and valve cover install - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

powell72 · 07-12-2009, 11:00 PM

So I've been wanting to give my engine a nice period look, and luckily I scored this old Offy intake at a swap meet for cheap because someone had butchered the t-stat housing holes. I work next to a welding and fab shop, and I've know the owners since I was a teenager and they fixed me up no charge. They ended up selling me the valve covers for cheap when they found out that is the look I was going for, since they had no use for them.

Since the valve covers have no holes,but the intake had the oil fill and breather, I just needed to come up with a spot for a PCV valve. I drilled and tapped the back of the intake to except a screw in PCV out of a Tundra from my work.

I made a little baffle and had the fab shop boys weld it in also.

It's hidden nicely behind the runners and distributor and has enough clearance for servicing.

Here's the old look-

Here's the new, what do you think? Can you spot the PCV valve? Not a huge difference but I'm happy now.

knsmodels · 07-12-2009, 11:42 PM

Looks awesome but now you gotta do something with that fuel line.....

OARNGESI · 07-13-2009, 06:15 AM

Looks really good do you think you can get a matching air cleaner

**special-K** · 07-13-2009, 06:47 AM

They pretty much used the same air cleaners back then.

You know I like your style (because it`s alot like mine..haha).That`s another nice touch on your truck,for sure.
I`m building this`67-looking GMC on a`71 frame.I have a`71 350,but when I found a`68 327 I had to go with that for another`67-ish cue.Ok,they look just like 350s,right?I went out and found 64cc old-style heads for the rebuild and already had a Torker manifold off a 327.Well...I let my machinist talk me out of using the high rpm manifold in favor of an air gap dual plane.Now I`ve got inferior alternator and a/c mounting on a motor that looks like a 350.Oh well...now I have a dual snorkle air cleaner and valve covers from an LT1.I`d like to come across a more suitable old-style intake.

jsmithbm · 07-13-2009, 06:18 PM

SWEET! I love the Oil Tube, I like the O/E look. doin about the same with my L6. But are those zip ties on the fuel line?

SCOTI · 07-13-2009, 06:28 PM

Chris . . ... My zipcode is 75041. Just let me know when you have my 'old' parts on the way

.

powell72 · 07-14-2009, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by knsmodels

Looks awesome but now you gotta do something with that fuel line.....

It's on the to-do list.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCOTI

Chris . . ... My zipcode is 75041. Just let me know when you have my 'old' parts on the way

.

They're on the way.

tcb-1 · 07-14-2009, 10:33 PM

I like the direction in which your heading, Chris. I've had my eye on an old set of Cal Custom finned valve covers, now I may have to break them out of hbernation! but never though of an Offy intake. me likey!!!

**mr48chev** · 07-14-2009, 10:44 PM

That's a really nice look that will really look slick when you get it detailed out.

hotrod 80 · 07-15-2009, 02:30 AM

Nice , i like it . I did something like that on my 68' Camaro . Kinda the way i would have liked to have one back in the day .

**special-K** · 07-15-2009, 05:47 AM

I like that air cleaner^^

Did you make or buy an alternator bracket to work with headers?I need to come up with something for mine.

chuckmc8 · 07-15-2009, 05:51 AM

Heres a older shot of my SB with Weiand Valve Covers and Weiand Intake. I still havent found an air cleaner that matches

Tx Firefighter · 07-15-2009, 07:01 AM

I can't get enough of vintage hot rod parts. Here's my 327 I just built. The intake in the picture is just a dust cover not the final intake. The valve covers are factory Corvette pieces.

This is the intake I am using. I got it for 40 bucks at a swap meet. I sure paid hell getting all of the old rusty fittings out and drilling out that misdrilled broke off thermostat housing bolt.

After more work than I care to admit to.

72BlckButy · 07-15-2009, 07:32 AM

Chris, that turned out great!

powell72 · 07-16-2009, 06:12 PM

Good looking engines guys, I plan on putting a Pertronics kit in an old points distributor I have so I can loose the "late" look of the HEI.

Tx, my buddy picked up the same manifold at swap meet awhile back for $60. I was trying to talk him out of it right up until I found my Offy. These old intakes sure do get messed up by the gorilla's that own them before we get our mits on them.

Tx Firefighter · 07-16-2009, 06:34 PM

Powell, I know where there is a killer deal to be had on a very nice Edelbrock C4B intake manifold. It's older than mine and very nice. He wants 75 for it.

SCOTI · 07-16-2009, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

Powell, I know where there is a killer deal to be had on a very nice Edelbrock C4B intake manifold. It's older than mine and very nice. He wants 75 for it.

Local?

Tx Firefighter · 07-16-2009, 08:15 PM

I will send you a PM Scoti.

pmpski_1 · 07-17-2009, 09:19 AM

Loving the vintage look.

SCOTI · 09-19-2009, 03:44 PM

TTT.... I'm moving forward w/mine but have a question for the 'been there, done that' crowd.

I like the 'hidden' PCV set-up Chris used. What would a guy do for venting the motor if he didn't use that breather/oil fill tube intake but still want's solid (no holes) valve covers?

I know the draw backs.... But what could be used to allow the pressure to vent/breathe (or is the PCV enough)?

Primered_69 · 09-19-2009, 04:23 PM

Scotti, If you only had the PVC hidden on the back would you use o funnel for adding oil or how would you get it in?

SCOTI · 09-20-2009, 02:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Primered_69

Scotti, If you only had the PVC hidden on the back would you use o funnel for adding oil or how would you get it in?

As I alluded... the drawback to this method is if you wish to add oil, you'll be popping a v.cover to do so. If I get what I want, I'll pay that price.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

Scoti, any reason you don't want to run an intake with the filler tube ?

Advancements (for lack of a better description). I already have a brand new Performer Air Gap intake which is as good or better than any nostalgia piece but it lacks the oil fill tube/breather (which I'm not 100% fond of). But, I like the no-holes look so it requires figuring out an 'end-around' on the venting issue.

I've considered baffles & plumbing on the back side of the v.covers but still seeking options I'm potentially not aware of......

Green Machine · 09-20-2009, 08:08 AM

Darn, too bad that did not work out, looked like a really slick mod that would work well, glad you found a "plan B".

Tx Firefighter · 09-19-2009, 05:34 PM

Scoti, any reason you don't want to run an intake with the filler tube ?

powell72 · 09-20-2009, 12:06 AM

You could always run a breather like this that bolts to the side of the valve cover-

http://www.mooneyesusa.com/breather-...oy-p-1808.html

You definitely want to run a breather and PCV, so that the engine can breathe properly.

And just an update on this setup. After I got this installed and drove it for awhile I noticed my truck had an oil consumption problem big time, like almost a quart a week, were before this setup it used NO oil between oil changes. I did some searching and found people with the PCV in the intake like myself were all having the same problem. The air vapors in the lifter valley are so contaminated with oil that the PCV sucks it up, no matter how good of a baffle you put on the underside of the intake.
I pulled my hair out and tried a bunch of different things and ended up using a PCV valve from a '67 Chevelle that screws into the back of the carb, that pulls instead of pushes air, and I have it connected via hose to a fitting in the side of the valve cover that I drilled and tapped. I had a baffle welded into the inside of the valve cover also. Oil consumption problem gone. It's not as stealthy as the other setup but pretty close. I'll get a pic posted of the new setup.

The PCV valve is for a '67, 283 Chevelle, Fram part number FV100, it looks like this-

http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=50403

07-12-2009, 11:00 PM	#1
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Vintage intake and valve cover install So I've been wanting to give my engine a nice period look, and luckily I scored this old Offy intake at a swap meet for cheap because someone had butchered the t-stat housing holes. I work next to a welding and fab shop, and I've know the owners since I was a teenager and they fixed me up no charge. They ended up selling me the valve covers for cheap when they found out that is the look I was going for, since they had no use for them. Since the valve covers have no holes,but the intake had the oil fill and breather, I just needed to come up with a spot for a PCV valve. I drilled and tapped the back of the intake to except a screw in PCV out of a Tundra from my work. I made a little baffle and had the fab shop boys weld it in also. It's hidden nicely behind the runners and distributor and has enough clearance for servicing. Here's the old look- Here's the new, what do you think? Can you spot the PCV valve? Not a huge difference but I'm happy now. __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

07-12-2009, 11:42 PM	#2
knsmodels I make Models Join Date: May 2005 Location: Bucks, PA Posts: 626	Re: Vintage intake and valve cover install Looks awesome but now you gotta do something with that fuel line..... __________________ Click to see what I do 1972 LWB K10 350/4 sp 1968 SS Chevelle 396/tremac5spd

07-13-2009, 06:15 AM	#3
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: Vintage intake and valve cover install Looks really good do you think you can get a matching air cleaner __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

07-13-2009, 06:47 AM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Vintage intake and valve cover install They pretty much used the same air cleaners back then. You know I like your style (because it`s alot like mine..haha).That`s another nice touch on your truck,for sure. I`m building this`67-looking GMC on a`71 frame.I have a`71 350,but when I found a`68 327 I had to go with that for another`67-ish cue.Ok,they look just like 350s,right?I went out and found 64cc old-style heads for the rebuild and already had a Torker manifold off a 327.Well...I let my machinist talk me out of using the high rpm manifold in favor of an air gap dual plane.Now I`ve got inferior alternator and a/c mounting on a motor that looks like a 350.Oh well...now I have a dual snorkle air cleaner and valve covers from an LT1.I`d like to come across a more suitable old-style intake. __________________ "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 ~

07-13-2009, 06:18 PM	#5
jsmithbm Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Newnan, GA Posts: 485	Re: Vintage intake and valve cover install SWEET! I love the Oil Tube, I like the O/E look. doin about the same with my L6. But are those zip ties on the fuel line? __________________ Learning as I go! -------------------------------------

07-13-2009, 06:28 PM	#6
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,066	Re: Vintage intake and valve cover install Chris . . ... My zipcode is 75041. Just let me know when you have my 'old' parts on the way . __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.* Last edited by SCOTI; 07-13-2009 at 06:29 PM.

07-14-2009, 10:33 PM	#8
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: Vintage intake and valve cover install I like the direction in which your heading, Chris. I've had my eye on an old set of Cal Custom finned valve covers, now I may have to break them out of hbernation! but never though of an Offy intake. me likey!!! __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson

07-14-2009, 10:44 PM	#9
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,708	Re: Vintage intake and valve cover install That's a really nice look that will really look slick when you get it detailed out.

07-15-2009, 02:30 AM	#10
hotrod 80 mini truck racer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Baytown , texas Posts: 3,010	Re: Vintage intake and valve cover install Nice , i like it . I did something like that on my 68' Camaro . Kinda the way i would have liked to have one back in the day . __________________ 1949 5-window 1969 Camaro 1976 Chevy Luv yellow 1978 Chevy Luv Blue 1976 Chevy Luv Black 1979 Firebird Flooded in Harvey 1999 F350 Dually 2005 GMC Sierra 4.8 RCSB 2014 Explorer (wifes) My build :http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=399148 Build #2: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653583

07-15-2009, 05:47 AM	#11
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Vintage intake and valve cover install I like that air cleaner^^ Did you make or buy an alternator bracket to work with headers?I need to come up with something for mine. __________________ "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 ~ Last edited by special-K; 07-15-2009 at 05:48 AM.

07-15-2009, 05:51 AM	#12
chuckmc8 It's alsways something..... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Douglasville GA Posts: 1,171	Re: Vintage intake and valve cover install Heres a older shot of my SB with Weiand Valve Covers and Weiand Intake. I still havent found an air cleaner that matches Attached Images Last edited by chuckmc8; 07-15-2009 at 05:53 AM.

07-15-2009, 07:01 AM	#13
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Vintage intake and valve cover install I can't get enough of vintage hot rod parts. Here's my 327 I just built. The intake in the picture is just a dust cover not the final intake. The valve covers are factory Corvette pieces. This is the intake I am using. I got it for 40 bucks at a swap meet. I sure paid hell getting all of the old rusty fittings out and drilling out that misdrilled broke off thermostat housing bolt. After more work than I care to admit to. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin Last edited by Tx Firefighter; 09-20-2009 at 10:50 AM.

07-15-2009, 07:32 AM	#14
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Vintage intake and valve cover install Chris, that turned out great! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

07-16-2009, 06:12 PM	#15
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Vintage intake and valve cover install Good looking engines guys, I plan on putting a Pertronics kit in an old points distributor I have so I can loose the "late" look of the HEI. Tx, my buddy picked up the same manifold at swap meet awhile back for $60. I was trying to talk him out of it right up until I found my Offy. These old intakes sure do get messed up by the gorilla's that own them before we get our mits on them. __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

07-16-2009, 06:34 PM	#16
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Vintage intake and valve cover install Powell, I know where there is a killer deal to be had on a very nice Edelbrock C4B intake manifold. It's older than mine and very nice. He wants 75 for it. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

07-16-2009, 08:15 PM	#18
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Vintage intake and valve cover install I will send you a PM Scoti. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

07-17-2009, 09:19 AM	#19
pmpski_1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 505	Re: Vintage intake and valve cover install Loving the vintage look. __________________ Curry in a Hurry: SB rebuild for my 71 C20

09-19-2009, 03:44 PM	#20
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,066	Re: Vintage intake and valve cover install TTT.... I'm moving forward w/mine but have a question for the 'been there, done that' crowd. I like the 'hidden' PCV set-up Chris used. What would a guy do for venting the motor if he didn't use that breather/oil fill tube intake but still want's solid (no holes) valve covers? I know the draw backs.... But what could be used to allow the pressure to vent/breathe (or is the PCV enough)? __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.* Last edited by SCOTI; 09-19-2009 at 03:45 PM.

09-19-2009, 04:23 PM	#21
Primered_69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 1,409	Re: Vintage intake and valve cover install Scotti, If you only had the PVC hidden on the back would you use o funnel for adding oil or how would you get it in? __________________ 1969 Chevy LWB - with shaved handles; 3 1/2 front/ 5 1/2 rear drop; (waiting to be put back together)

09-20-2009, 08:08 AM	#23
Green Machine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Estherville, Iowa Posts: 3,371	Re: Vintage intake and valve cover install Darn, too bad that did not work out, looked like a really slick mod that would work well, glad you found a "plan B". __________________ 1968 C10 307 3spd Long Fleet ------ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=201103 1970 C10 305 Super T10 Long Fleet --- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=202285 1971 C20 383 TH350 Dana Posi ----- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206894 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 C3 6.0

09-19-2009, 05:34 PM	#24
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Vintage intake and valve cover install Scoti, any reason you don't want to run an intake with the filler tube ? __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

09-20-2009, 12:06 AM	#25
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Vintage intake and valve cover install You could always run a breather like this that bolts to the side of the valve cover- http://www.mooneyesusa.com/breather-...oy-p-1808.html You definitely want to run a breather and PCV, so that the engine can breathe properly. And just an update on this setup. After I got this installed and drove it for awhile I noticed my truck had an oil consumption problem big time, like almost a quart a week, were before this setup it used NO oil between oil changes. I did some searching and found people with the PCV in the intake like myself were all having the same problem. The air vapors in the lifter valley are so contaminated with oil that the PCV sucks it up, no matter how good of a baffle you put on the underside of the intake. I pulled my hair out and tried a bunch of different things and ended up using a PCV valve from a '67 Chevelle that screws into the back of the carb, that pulls instead of pushes air, and I have it connected via hose to a fitting in the side of the valve cover that I drilled and tapped. I had a baffle welded into the inside of the valve cover also. Oil consumption problem gone. It's not as stealthy as the other setup but pretty close. I'll get a pic posted of the new setup. The PCV valve is for a '67, 283 Chevelle, Fram part number FV100, it looks like this- http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=50403 __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html Last edited by powell72; 09-20-2009 at 12:28 AM.

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Switch to Linear Mode Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.