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texascowboy593 · 10-09-2005, 01:23 PM

On the 67 GMC I bought Friday, the 305 under the hood has Mickey Thompson valve covers on it. The good old "M/T" in the middle and Chevrolet printed on the knockout for the breather hole. Never seen these before. Are they rare or am I just sheltered? THX

RICHARD MORGAN · 10-09-2005, 01:37 PM

I have the same ones.

Lippyp · 10-09-2005, 01:39 PM

I'd love a set of those but almost impossible to find in the UK.

onetoncrewcab · 10-09-2005, 01:54 PM

Sheltered.

I have two sets sitting on the shelf here.
Mike

matthufham · 10-09-2005, 01:58 PM

i have some from when i bought my truck. people say they're valuable and love em, but i'm not so fond of em.

72wascal · 10-09-2005, 02:02 PM

Sheltered. My friend threw away 3 sets last week. I particularly like the new raised Chevrolet ones myself, but then again the MT's you have look better than my chromies.

Tx Firefighter · 10-09-2005, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 72wascal

Sheltered. My friend threw away 3 sets last week.

I think If you'll look at what they're selling for on ebay, your buddy will be real sad he threw some out. Real sad...

86swb · 10-09-2005, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 72wascal

My friend threw away 3 sets last week.

Why in the world would he just throw away three sets of these velve covers?? Does not make any since. I also have a set on a self that I was going to put on a car I had some years ago but sold the car before I put them on. Threw away 3 sets?

Does he have anything else he wants to throw away. Give me a yell first.

These are classics.

boraxman · 10-09-2005, 05:58 PM

Had those on my first car(68 Firebird) in '77. I actually have a chrome dipped pair on the 454 in my boat.

I would never toss a pair as old Mickey isnt around any more.

Longhorn Man · 10-09-2005, 02:34 PM

sheltered.
They are a quality part though...pretty much any cast alluminum cover is better than steel.

jhwkns · 10-09-2005, 02:48 PM

Cool... jus' like mine

70GMCer · 10-09-2005, 03:02 PM

Got mine on Ebay for $30.00 shipped.....Had to clean them up........

Lippyp · 10-10-2005, 04:25 AM

He can throw em in my direction, I'll even pay the international shipping costs!

R@nger · 10-10-2005, 04:29 AM

I like those valve covers alot. If your friend ever wants to throw away any other parts throw them in my direction hmmm

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**special-K** · 10-10-2005, 09:18 AM

Coulda took`um to the scrapyard,at least.He`d a got beer money and most yards have enough sence to re-sell good stuff that dumb-a...I say dumb as.....,anyhow,not so smart tushies bring in.I wish they were fully finned in the flat area.What`s that all about?They look better stripped or beaded IMO.

86swb · 10-10-2005, 09:24 AM

I can not believe 72wascal did not get these but also let them go? This just rattles my brain. To just throw them in the trash. Just do not know what they were thinking.

67Fleet · 10-10-2005, 09:33 AM

Wish I could find a good set of valve covers for a centerbolt application that will fit with my stock exhaust manifolds. Every set I've tried I've had clearance issues with the manifolds. Anyone else with centerbolt covers have any ideas? Maybe I can shave down the upper tabs on the manifolds?

tomatocity · 10-17-2005, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by 67Fleet

Wish I could find a good set of valve covers for a centerbolt application that will fit with my stock exhaust manifolds. Every set I've tried I've had clearance issues with the manifolds. Anyone else with centerbolt covers have any ideas? Maybe I can shave down the upper tabs on the manifolds?

check MOROSO. I saw some on one of the car shows this weekend.

matthufham · 10-10-2005, 09:43 AM

or buy headers

Tx Firefighter · 10-10-2005, 09:46 AM

I have centerbolts and stock manifolds. Shave the nibs off the manifolds. It only takes a few minutes. Now, they clear by a mile.

72wascal · 10-10-2005, 02:05 PM

86SWB:

Dude, why would I want SB valvecovers for a BB? He was cleaning up after the sale of his house, (no room I guess) and they looked pretty trashed anyway (fins were chipped). I'll keep an eye open, just didn't know anybody was interested.

Lippyp · 10-17-2005, 05:00 AM

I just won me a set on Ebay, now I've got to wait for them to make their way from the USA across the Atlantic. Any reccomendations on filler cap/breather/PCV etc as I want it to look good. Will it be worth having them clear powder coated after being vapour/bead blasted to keep em shiny. They've got to look better than the rusty old chrome holley ones that don't match anything else on the engine since the Holley carb was replaced with a Carter.

mplex2000 · 10-17-2005, 03:38 PM

I have a set if anybody wants to buy them. (Since you all seem to like them so much :P)

I like them too, but I think I'm going to get Holley ones. Mine are the OLD OLD OLD ones, the chevy logo is a bit different than the newer ones in these pics.

I had them bead blasted, but they do have a bit of pitting thanks to the age (and probably sitting outside for a few years!).

junkyardjohn · 10-17-2005, 04:58 PM

They Are Still Making Them. I Saw A Set For Sale In One Of The Local Auto Parts Stores Less Than A Month Ago. I Believe It Is A A/c Delco Superstore Here In Carson. I Have No Idea On The Price. If Someone Is Seriosly Interested, I'll Get The Address & Phone Number. If They Are So Rare & Desireable , Maybe Someone Should Jump On These. (maybe They Are The Last New Set In Existance. Just Maybe)

John

70c10swb · 10-17-2005, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by junkyardjohn

They Are Still Making Them. I Saw A Set For Sale In One Of The Local Auto Parts Stores Less Than A Month Ago. I Believe It Is A A/c Delco Superstore Here In Carson. I Have No Idea On The Price. If Someone Is Seriosly Interested, I'll Get The Address & Phone Number. If They Are So Rare & Desireable , Maybe Someone Should Jump On These. (maybe They Are The Last New Set In Existance. Just Maybe)

John

Right, ive seen these in jegs and summit. but they only thing is that the new ones dont have "chevrolet" stamped in the knock out. That is why i think that the older ones are more disirable
http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...chItemId=24959

EDIT i just realized that they are moroso not the M/T

10-09-2005, 01:23 PM	#1
texascowboy593 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southeast Tx Posts: 1,302	Valve covers... On the 67 GMC I bought Friday, the 305 under the hood has Mickey Thompson valve covers on it. The good old "M/T" in the middle and Chevrolet printed on the knockout for the breather hole. Never seen these before. Are they rare or am I just sheltered? THX Attached Images __________________ "The rays of light thru the Shiner Bock bottle make me wanna turn the key and put down the throttle...and get lost down 35" - Jason Boland www.YouTube.com/user/593Films - Watch My Videos! 1977 Silverado K10 2014 Dodge Durango (Wife-mobile) 2008 Dodge Ram Lone Star Edition (Daily driver)

10-09-2005, 01:39 PM	#3
Lippyp English Chevy Owner Join Date: May 2002 Location: Shropshire, UK/ Lot, France Posts: 1,848	I'd love a set of those but almost impossible to find in the UK. __________________ Phil '67 C10 long fleet. 350/TH350, 4 bbl Carter, K&N, Dual exhaust, loads of stuff coming soon 2001 S10 Blazer Daily Driver, bone stock 4 door 4x4 with manual transmission

10-09-2005, 01:54 PM	#4
onetoncrewcab One of my kids. Cute eh? Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Mitchell, SD Posts: 1,286	Sheltered. I have two sets sitting on the shelf here. Mike __________________ If a kid asks where rain comes from, I think a cute thing to tell him is “God is crying.” And if he asks why God is crying, another cute thing to tell him is “Probably because of something you did. John 3:16 2006 Chevy HHR 2000 Dodge Durango 1985 Jeep CJ-7 1970 Chevy Pickup

10-09-2005, 01:58 PM	#5
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	i have some from when i bought my truck. people say they're valuable and love em, but i'm not so fond of em. Attached Images Last edited by matthufham; 10-09-2005 at 02:00 PM.

10-09-2005, 02:02 PM	#6
72wascal Hawaiian Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Maui, Hawaii Posts: 28	Sheltered. My friend threw away 3 sets last week. I particularly like the new raised Chevrolet ones myself, but then again the MT's you have look better than my chromies. __________________ 72 C-10 ProStreet - 331 cu w/ T350 trans 9" shortened w/ disc brakes - Mild body modifications 3/5 drop - More in the works

10-09-2005, 01:37 PM	#2
RICHARD MORGAN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: HERNDON VA Posts: 216	I have the same ones.

10-09-2005, 05:58 PM	#9
boraxman Keepin an eye out Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: So.Cal Posts: 3,921	Had those on my first car(68 Firebird) in '77. I actually have a chrome dipped pair on the 454 in my boat. I would never toss a pair as old Mickey isnt around any more. __________________ 1970 Chevy C10 SWB 5.3 1996 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4x4 2007 Vespa GTS 250 Scooter ZIP 91351

10-09-2005, 02:34 PM	#10
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	sheltered. They are a quality part though...pretty much any cast alluminum cover is better than steel.

10-09-2005, 02:48 PM	#11
jhwkns Registered Cruiser Join Date: May 2002 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 2,230	Cool... jus' like mine Attached Images __________________ I intend to live forever. So far, so good.

10-09-2005, 03:02 PM	#12
70GMCer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joppa, Maryland Posts: 4,408	Got mine on Ebay for $30.00 shipped.....Had to clean them up........ Attached Images __________________ 1997 GMC Sierra Ext 1965 Mustang

10-10-2005, 04:25 AM	#13
Lippyp English Chevy Owner Join Date: May 2002 Location: Shropshire, UK/ Lot, France Posts: 1,848	He can throw em in my direction, I'll even pay the international shipping costs! __________________ Phil '67 C10 long fleet. 350/TH350, 4 bbl Carter, K&N, Dual exhaust, loads of stuff coming soon 2001 S10 Blazer Daily Driver, bone stock 4 door 4x4 with manual transmission

10-10-2005, 04:29 AM	#14
R@nger Psalm 23 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Utah Posts: 360	I like those valve covers alot. If your friend ever wants to throw away any other parts throw them in my direction hmmm . __________________ 71 GMC Fleetside C15(cab), 3/4 ton, 350, Holley Street Avenger 570cfm carb, TH350 trans, Leaf-springs, 2WD. "Peter are you sleeping on the job? No I have a bug in my eye and I'm trying to suffocate him." - Family Guy

10-10-2005, 09:18 AM	#15
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10-10-2005, 09:24 AM	#16
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	I can not believe 72wascal did not get these but also let them go? This just rattles my brain. To just throw them in the trash. Just do not know what they were thinking. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

10-10-2005, 09:33 AM	#17
67Fleet Outlandish Trends - FL Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,396	Wish I could find a good set of valve covers for a centerbolt application that will fit with my stock exhaust manifolds. Every set I've tried I've had clearance issues with the manifolds. Anyone else with centerbolt covers have any ideas? Maybe I can shave down the upper tabs on the manifolds? __________________ -Bret 67 short-fleet sold!



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10-10-2005, 09:43 AM	#19
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	or buy headers

10-10-2005, 09:46 AM	#20
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	I have centerbolts and stock manifolds. Shave the nibs off the manifolds. It only takes a few minutes. Now, they clear by a mile. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

10-10-2005, 02:05 PM	#21
72wascal Hawaiian Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Maui, Hawaii Posts: 28	86SWB: Dude, why would I want SB valvecovers for a BB? He was cleaning up after the sale of his house, (no room I guess) and they looked pretty trashed anyway (fins were chipped). I'll keep an eye open, just didn't know anybody was interested. __________________ 72 C-10 ProStreet - 331 cu w/ T350 trans 9" shortened w/ disc brakes - Mild body modifications 3/5 drop - More in the works

10-17-2005, 05:00 AM	#22
Lippyp English Chevy Owner Join Date: May 2002 Location: Shropshire, UK/ Lot, France Posts: 1,848	Re: Valve covers... I just won me a set on Ebay, now I've got to wait for them to make their way from the USA across the Atlantic. Any reccomendations on filler cap/breather/PCV etc as I want it to look good. Will it be worth having them clear powder coated after being vapour/bead blasted to keep em shiny. They've got to look better than the rusty old chrome holley ones that don't match anything else on the engine since the Holley carb was replaced with a Carter. __________________ Phil '67 C10 long fleet. 350/TH350, 4 bbl Carter, K&N, Dual exhaust, loads of stuff coming soon 2001 S10 Blazer Daily Driver, bone stock 4 door 4x4 with manual transmission

10-17-2005, 03:38 PM	#23
mplex2000 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: DFW Posts: 463	Re: Valve covers... I have a set if anybody wants to buy them. (Since you all seem to like them so much :P) I like them too, but I think I'm going to get Holley ones. Mine are the OLD OLD OLD ones, the chevy logo is a bit different than the newer ones in these pics. I had them bead blasted, but they do have a bit of pitting thanks to the age (and probably sitting outside for a few years!).

10-17-2005, 04:58 PM	#24
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,427	Re: Valve covers... They Are Still Making Them. I Saw A Set For Sale In One Of The Local Auto Parts Stores Less Than A Month Ago. I Believe It Is A A/c Delco Superstore Here In Carson. I Have No Idea On The Price. If Someone Is Seriosly Interested, I'll Get The Address & Phone Number. If They Are So Rare & Desireable , Maybe Someone Should Jump On These. (maybe They Are The Last New Set In Existance. Just Maybe) John __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST

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