My Motor Got a Christmas Makeover - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Sinister · 12-24-2009, 04:07 PM

Finally got the new carb and intake installed, and my LFD '72 gas pedal conversion. Girlfriend got me the valve covers and air cleaner for Christmas. Still tweaking with the Lokar throttle cable, might have to order a new inner cable. Rest of the motor looks like @#$%, but it runs great.

BADPURPLE70CHEVY · 12-24-2009, 04:10 PM

Looks sweet

Booya · 12-24-2009, 04:17 PM

Looks good, liking the valve covers...

Sinister · 12-24-2009, 04:22 PM

Thanks guys. Pretty happy, been wanting some finned valve covers for a while.

*Ticker* · 12-24-2009, 04:26 PM

Schweet

Sammy · 12-24-2009, 04:56 PM

Looks good. Brand of valve covers?

Sinister · 12-24-2009, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Sammy

Looks good. Brand of valve covers?

Found the valve covers on E-bay, some offshore copies. Fit and finish was good though and they came with baffles.

nuke1 · 12-24-2009, 05:20 PM

very nice! those covers make that setup

*Shane* · 12-24-2009, 06:27 PM

those valve covers are the cat's a$$!

Sinister · 12-24-2009, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Shane

those valve covers are the cat's a$$!

LMAO. Ya, I think it's proof they'll make anything look good. Here's a link to them on E-Bay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SBC-S...Q5fAccessories

tcb-1 · 12-24-2009, 08:10 PM

diggin the new hardware, Sin!!! your girlfriend has the cool factor going!

Sinister · 12-24-2009, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by tcb-1

diggin the new hardware, Sin!!! your girlfriend has the cool factor going!

Ya, she understands what it's all about.

**FleetsidePaul** · 12-25-2009, 02:32 AM

That set up looks great....I love those covers

big_al_71 · 12-25-2009, 10:41 AM

looks very good!!! congrats....

**Boog** · 12-25-2009, 10:51 AM

The old style finned alum covers. Ah, always a favorite.

RCbowtie69 · 12-25-2009, 02:12 PM

hey from N.C. looks good to me you have to start some where

72BlckButy · 12-25-2009, 04:38 PM

Lookin' good!

bigguy69 · 12-25-2009, 05:15 PM

i like it!!

**72 Super** · 12-25-2009, 08:23 PM

Looking good, a nice touch.

djracer · 12-25-2009, 11:23 PM

I talked my little brother into getting those valve covers for his 59. They look sweet.

420am · 12-26-2009, 12:19 AM

those valave covers look familiar.. lol. Here they are in centerbolt on my 350:

420am · 12-26-2009, 12:21 AM

haha.. same Lokar throttle cable plate and same fuel line/filter as well.. you and your gf have great taste!

lsx72 · 12-26-2009, 12:28 AM

got pics or the 72 petal conversion?

Sinister · 12-26-2009, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by lsx72

got pics or the 72 petal conversion?

Sorry no pics, but
here's the thread on the conversion: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=371099
Well worth the money, easy install. I still have to tweak with my throttle cable though. Installed per Lokar's instructions, inner cable came up a hair short. Pedal is slightly off the floor at WOT. The '72 gas pedal has more range then the carb does. Need to install the Lokar cable measured with pedal and carb at WOT.

**Boog** · 12-26-2009, 11:12 AM

You'll want to allow for insulation and carpet thickness when measuring too.

12-24-2009, 04:07 PM	#1
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	My Motor Got a Christmas Makeover Finally got the new carb and intake installed, and my LFD '72 gas pedal conversion. Girlfriend got me the valve covers and air cleaner for Christmas. Still tweaking with the Lokar throttle cable, might have to order a new inner cable. Rest of the motor looks like @#$%, but it runs great. __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

12-24-2009, 04:10 PM	#2
BADPURPLE70CHEVY 406 Powered Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: waynesville,n.c. Posts: 877	Re: My Motor Got a Christmas Makeover Looks sweet __________________ 70 GMC 68 c10 2002 silverado 72 4x4

12-24-2009, 04:17 PM	#3
Booya Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Boise Idaho Posts: 117	Re: My Motor Got a Christmas Makeover Looks good, liking the valve covers...

12-24-2009, 04:22 PM	#4
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: My Motor Got a Christmas Makeover Thanks guys. Pretty happy, been wanting some finned valve covers for a while. __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

12-24-2009, 04:26 PM	#5
Ticker Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sammamish, WA Posts: 2,404	Re: My Motor Got a Christmas Makeover Schweet

12-24-2009, 04:56 PM	#6
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: My Motor Got a Christmas Makeover Looks good. Brand of valve covers? __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"

12-24-2009, 05:20 PM	#8
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	Re: My Motor Got a Christmas Makeover very nice! those covers make that setup __________________ James 1968 GMC "HAVOC" 1986 GMC "Frank" J.J.R.H. Design & Consulting My 68`Rebuild "HAVOC": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316300 A 58' chev build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=311238 1969 Camaro Pro Touring http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post3513361 Swiss Cheese: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384390 Adjustable Trailing Arm How-To: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321100 1968 Ford Farm Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6555587

12-24-2009, 06:27 PM	#9
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12-24-2009, 08:10 PM	#11
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: My Motor Got a Christmas Makeover diggin the new hardware, Sin!!! your girlfriend has the cool factor going! __________________ 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

12-25-2009, 02:32 AM	#13
FleetsidePaul R.I.P. E.S.L.L. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kernville CA./ Lake Isabella CA. Posts: 11,419	Re: My Motor Got a Christmas Makeover That set up looks great....I love those covers __________________ 1971 Custom C/20 1970 CST 20 1970 C/30 Flatbed 1983 C/30 Dually 2015 Corvette Z51 2021 Corvette Z51 1991 Cadillac Hearse 1982 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 2000 Porsche Boxster S 2020 Jeep Gladiator 1973 VW Thing 1973 Plymouth Satellite wagon 1963 Baja Bug 1959 Bug Dune Buggy 1970 Baja Bug 1987 Jaguar XJ 350. R.I.P. El Jay R.I.P Jessie. R.I.P Grumpy. Every day is a gift from God.

12-25-2009, 10:41 AM	#14
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: My Motor Got a Christmas Makeover looks very good!!! congrats.... __________________ 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

12-25-2009, 10:51 AM	#15
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,183	Re: My Motor Got a Christmas Makeover The old style finned alum covers. Ah, always a favorite. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

12-25-2009, 02:12 PM	#16
RCbowtie69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 1,877	Re: My Motor Got a Christmas Makeover hey from N.C. looks good to me you have to start some where

12-25-2009, 04:38 PM	#17
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12-25-2009, 05:15 PM	#18
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12-25-2009, 08:23 PM	#19
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12-25-2009, 11:23 PM	#20
djracer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Wetumpka, Al, U.S. Posts: 8,891	Re: My Motor Got a Christmas Makeover I talked my little brother into getting those valve covers for his 59. They look sweet. __________________ Kevin Special Thanks to All who have helped on the TRUCK! My Pass Time Show http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p...Chapter1-0.mp4 So Far my best Times are: Motor only: 6.44 1/8 @ 104.13 10.39 1/4 @ 125.83 Nitrous Times: 5.785 1/8 @ 118.65 with a 1.336 60ft 9.168 1/4 @ 142.58 with a 250 shot dead out of the hole!

12-26-2009, 12:19 AM	#21
420am Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 357	Re: My Motor Got a Christmas Makeover those valave covers look familiar.. lol. Here they are in centerbolt on my 350: __________________ 1972 Long Bed Cheyenne Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=285282 Waste my bandwidth and listen to some great tunes >> http://www.radioxenu.com (Live Shows with yours truly every Friday)

12-26-2009, 12:21 AM	#22
420am Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 357	Re: My Motor Got a Christmas Makeover haha.. same Lokar throttle cable plate and same fuel line/filter as well.. you and your gf have great taste! __________________ 1972 Long Bed Cheyenne Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=285282 Waste my bandwidth and listen to some great tunes >> http://www.radioxenu.com (Live Shows with yours truly every Friday) Last edited by 420am; 12-26-2009 at 12:22 AM.

12-26-2009, 12:28 AM	#23
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12-26-2009, 11:12 AM	#25
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,183	Re: My Motor Got a Christmas Makeover You'll want to allow for insulation and carpet thickness when measuring too. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

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