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Montierth · 09-08-2018, 04:48 AM

I have a 70 GMC with a gen 0 350 small block. I would like to have valve covers that are stamped gmc. I have seen gmc covers for v6 motors. Anyone make them for v8s?

**special-K** · 09-08-2018, 06:32 AM

That's something you'll need to make. There are things like this for Chevy Trucks because there are Chevy cars. No respect out there for Chevy Trucks' big brother. I've wanted to make something up for one of my GMCs with embossed letters. Right now one has LT-1 covers and the other has early Edelbrock finned aluminum. I had real nice rare GM Performance tin covers with Chevy Power and a bowtie embossed in raw metal to paint orange but I sold them because I don't want it to say Chevrolet anywhere on my GMC. We are on our own

Red71gmc · 09-08-2018, 06:58 AM

I have seen this question raised before no easy solution. GMC's just don't get the love. I wonder if a fender emblem would look tacky? Or a glove box emblem? Maybe couldn't handle the high temps.

**Grumpy old man** · 09-08-2018, 07:05 AM

Well, You have these

https://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-1968-19...-/391718199252

Mike C · 09-08-2018, 08:51 AM

GMC covers would be cool, but the reality is it IS a small block Chevy. On my kids Jimmy we went with the Proform Chevrolet raised letter valve covers. That let us paint the entire engine assembly and then we used 600 grit sandpaper to restore the aluminum finish to the letters.

Warrens69GMC · 09-08-2018, 09:07 AM

Hydrodip plain valve covers plaid?

Montierth · 09-08-2018, 09:39 AM

Yeah I know it's a small block chevy, but when you look at valve covers, everyone else has their name stamped. I have found- edelbrock, holly, stroker 383, corvette, and tons of other brand names stamped in. Well, I guess I'll keep looking and hoping.

chewychevy67 · 09-08-2018, 02:51 PM

I am going to have something fabbed for my 67 gmc 327. Not sure what to do yet. Wish gmc ones. Were available.

firedemon · 09-09-2018, 01:09 AM

what about cutting the gmc out of the v6 covers and welding them into v8 covers like a rust hole patch

Montierth · 09-09-2018, 01:13 AM

Good idea. But the gmc font is an older style. I'd also feel a little guilt cutting up an original valve cover

chewychevy67 · 09-09-2018, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by firedemon

what about cutting the gmc out of the v6 covers and welding them into v8 covers like a rust hole patch

Where the gmc is on the v6 covers has a bit of a curve on the cover. I asked my metal guy if they could do that and he said it could be done but would be hard to get to look smooth on the small block cover.

Warrens69GMC · 09-09-2018, 01:53 AM

Billet valve covers. Instead of ball milling the GMC in them, have them milled to have the GMC raised letters.

Red71gmc · 09-09-2018, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Warrens69GMC

Billet valve covers. Instead of ball milling the GMC in them, have them milled to have the GMC raised letters.

That is a good idea.

tristan · 09-09-2018, 09:23 AM

How about a sticker?

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 09-09-2018, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by tristan

How about a sticker?

The ''350 INVADER'' decals were GMC-specific. I also heard the GMC motors were red, not Chevy Engine Orange.

chewychevy67 · 09-24-2018, 03:49 PM

Gmc v6 letters on small block covers. Not finished yet but it can be done.

Montierth · 09-24-2018, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by chewychevy67

Gmc v6 letters on small block covers. Not finished yet but it can be done.

Make sure you post a pic once you are done. Looks good!
I just found out about the 350 Invader stickers and may go with them.

OregonNed · 09-25-2018, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by chewychevy67

Gmc v6 letters on small block covers. Not finished yet but it can be done.

That's going to look cool!

**special-K** · 09-25-2018, 07:55 AM

I guess we could split hairs and say once Chevy Small blocks were put in GMCs they became GMC small blocks, just as later they became THE GM small block for all the BOPs. And after all, General Motors Corporation is who makes Chevy Trucks

That's cool to see someone do the embossed covers like that. It's something I have planned to do for a long time. Just don't need them before a lot more stuff before that becomes important. I have all what it takes sitting waiting. I had a really cool pair of N.O.S. GM (not Chevy) Performance valve covers that had a bowtie and power embossed with Chevrolet stamped in the bowtie forever.

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They offered chrome, which most people went for, and raw for painting. I bought the latter and the plan was paint orange with blue bowties and paint the power white. But, now that it looks like the two GMCs I have now are my keepers I didn't feel I'd be using them, so I let them go. Too bad GM lacked the vision to make ones embossed 'GMC Power', but even the ones I bought didn't last long before changing them to just Chevrolet and I'm pretty sure just in chrome. Same PN, both now discontinued. I thought those covers were so cool looking same as stock with the embossing. And that's what gave me the idea to make my own. For now it's vintage finned aluminum Edelbrocks on the '72 and Z/28 covers on the '67

chewychevy67 · 09-27-2018, 02:51 PM

Here they are completed.

Willys_MB · 09-27-2018, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by chewychevy67

Here they are completed.

Wow, those look excellent. Good work!

yuccales · 09-29-2018, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by chewychevy67

Here they are completed.

Fantastic!

Montierth · 09-27-2018, 05:16 PM

Those are really cool!

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 09-27-2018, 11:17 PM

Those are nice. It would be a shame to pierce them for Oil Cap, PCV, etc.

**StingRay** · 09-28-2018, 09:33 AM

67 327 I don't think he has to. Fills through a tube into the manifold and I don't think they had PCV.

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Originally Posted by '68OrangeSunshine

Those are nice. It would be a shame to pierce them for Oil Cap, PCV, etc.

09-08-2018, 04:48 AM	#1
Montierth Registered User Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: QUEEN CREEK, AZ Posts: 272	Small block GMC valve covers? I have a 70 GMC with a gen 0 350 small block. I would like to have valve covers that are stamped gmc. I have seen gmc covers for v6 motors. Anyone make them for v8s? __________________ 1970 GMC C1500 short fleet Sellers Regret - 1950 GMC - 1967 Chevy C10 - 1970 GMC C2500 Dually Flat Bed - 2003 Silverado

09-08-2018, 06:32 AM	#2
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Small block GMC valve covers? That's something you'll need to make. There are things like this for Chevy Trucks because there are Chevy cars. No respect out there for Chevy Trucks' big brother. I've wanted to make something up for one of my GMCs with embossed letters. Right now one has LT-1 covers and the other has early Edelbrock finned aluminum. I had real nice rare GM Performance tin covers with Chevy Power and a bowtie embossed in raw metal to paint orange but I sold them because I don't want it to say Chevrolet anywhere on my GMC. We are on our own __________________ "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 ~

09-08-2018, 06:58 AM	#3
Red71gmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Brookston, In Posts: 482	Re: Small block GMC valve covers? I have seen this question raised before no easy solution. GMC's just don't get the love. I wonder if a fender emblem would look tacky? Or a glove box emblem? Maybe couldn't handle the high temps.

09-08-2018, 07:05 AM	#4
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Small block GMC valve covers? Well, You have these https://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-1968-19...-/391718199252 __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop

09-08-2018, 08:51 AM	#5
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,723	Re: Small block GMC valve covers? GMC covers would be cool, but the reality is it IS a small block Chevy. On my kids Jimmy we went with the Proform Chevrolet raised letter valve covers. That let us paint the entire engine assembly and then we used 600 grit sandpaper to restore the aluminum finish to the letters. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

09-08-2018, 09:07 AM	#6
Warrens69GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Safford,AZ Posts: 3,612	Re: Small block GMC valve covers? Hydrodip plain valve covers plaid? Attached Images

09-08-2018, 09:39 AM	#7
Montierth Registered User Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: QUEEN CREEK, AZ Posts: 272	Re: Small block GMC valve covers? Yeah I know it's a small block chevy, but when you look at valve covers, everyone else has their name stamped. I have found- edelbrock, holly, stroker 383, corvette, and tons of other brand names stamped in. Well, I guess I'll keep looking and hoping. __________________ 1970 GMC C1500 short fleet Sellers Regret - 1950 GMC - 1967 Chevy C10 - 1970 GMC C2500 Dually Flat Bed - 2003 Silverado

09-08-2018, 02:51 PM	#8
chewychevy67 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Here Posts: 5,537	Re: Small block GMC valve covers? I am going to have something fabbed for my 67 gmc 327. Not sure what to do yet. Wish gmc ones. Were available.

09-09-2018, 01:09 AM	#9
firedemon Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: @ Posts: 890	Re: Small block GMC valve covers? what about cutting the gmc out of the v6 covers and welding them into v8 covers like a rust hole patch

09-09-2018, 01:13 AM	#10
Montierth Registered User Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: QUEEN CREEK, AZ Posts: 272	Re: Small block GMC valve covers? Good idea. But the gmc font is an older style. I'd also feel a little guilt cutting up an original valve cover __________________ 1970 GMC C1500 short fleet Sellers Regret - 1950 GMC - 1967 Chevy C10 - 1970 GMC C2500 Dually Flat Bed - 2003 Silverado

09-09-2018, 01:53 AM	#12
Warrens69GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Safford,AZ Posts: 3,612	Re: Small block GMC valve covers? Billet valve covers. Instead of ball milling the GMC in them, have them milled to have the GMC raised letters.

09-09-2018, 09:23 AM	#14
tristan Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Western PA Posts: 1,295	Re: Small block GMC valve covers? How about a sticker?

09-24-2018, 03:49 PM	#16
chewychevy67 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Here Posts: 5,537	Re: Small block GMC valve covers? Gmc v6 letters on small block covers. Not finished yet but it can be done. Attached Images

09-25-2018, 07:55 AM	#19
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Small block GMC valve covers? I guess we could split hairs and say once Chevy Small blocks were put in GMCs they became GMC small blocks, just as later they became THE GM small block for all the BOPs. And after all, General Motors Corporation is who makes Chevy Trucks That's cool to see someone do the embossed covers like that. It's something I have planned to do for a long time. Just don't need them before a lot more stuff before that becomes important. I have all what it takes sitting waiting. I had a really cool pair of N.O.S. GM (not Chevy) Performance valve covers that had a bowtie and power embossed with Chevrolet stamped in the bowtie forever. They offered chrome, which most people went for, and raw for painting. I bought the latter and the plan was paint orange with blue bowties and paint the power white. But, now that it looks like the two GMCs I have now are my keepers I didn't feel I'd be using them, so I let them go. Too bad GM lacked the vision to make ones embossed 'GMC Power', but even the ones I bought didn't last long before changing them to just Chevrolet and I'm pretty sure just in chrome. Same PN, both now discontinued. I thought those covers were so cool looking same as stock with the embossing. And that's what gave me the idea to make my own. For now it's vintage finned aluminum Edelbrocks on the '72 and Z/28 covers on the '67 __________________ "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 ~

09-27-2018, 02:51 PM	#20
chewychevy67 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Here Posts: 5,537	Re: Small block GMC valve covers? Here they are completed. Attached Images



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09-27-2018, 05:16 PM	#23
Montierth Registered User Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: QUEEN CREEK, AZ Posts: 272	Re: Small block GMC valve covers? Those are really cool! __________________ 1970 GMC C1500 short fleet Sellers Regret - 1950 GMC - 1967 Chevy C10 - 1970 GMC C2500 Dually Flat Bed - 2003 Silverado

09-27-2018, 11:17 PM	#24
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