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J-Spec C10 · 12-13-2002, 03:20 AM

Ok so I think I'm gonna be the proud owner of 2 sets of valve covers in 2 days from now. I accidentally bid on 2 different sets... and nobody ha come close. i already now own M/T covers for $26 but thy're not pretty. How should I polish them? Never Dull then Mothers? Cheap is of the essence for now.

78SilveradoSWB · 12-13-2002, 03:54 AM

I think you can retract ebay bids, so retract one of the two bids you made.

J-Spec C10 · 12-13-2002, 04:21 AM

Well, I do have 2 days untill someone bids more than 25$ on a pair of Edelbrock Elite valve covers, so If it doesnt happen with 12hr left, I'll do that for sure. If not I can alwas clean/resell a set for more

chaptr2 · 12-13-2002, 12:18 PM

What is the link to the bid? If this is the Link If so you still haven't met the reserve.

J-Spec C10 · 12-13-2002, 02:55 PM

Phew,... it wasn't that link, it was this one, its still a good deal, but I've been outbid. So its all good.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=1874656635

neonlarry · 12-13-2002, 03:41 PM

Cool, I like the M/T valve covers. Were you the one I told to look on e-bay for them? When I got mine I cleaned them real well, and then sprayed the whole thing with black krylon wrinkle paint. Then, I took 220 grit sand paper and sanded the paint off of the fins. Then I just kept going to finer and finer sandpaper, and finaly buffed them with some metal polish. The only thing I should have done different was to strip ALL of the old black off, instead of just the parts that were pealing already. Or, if you dont like the black ones, the other thing you can do with them that looks good is to paint just the top part with chevy orange, then polish the rest of it(including the fins) just leaving the paint inbetween the fins on the top. Sorry that was so long, but I hope that helps you with how to clean them up.

J-Spec C10 · 12-13-2002, 03:59 PM

Yup you sent me there Thanks! I'm gonna polish them first then figure out what to paint. Thanks for the cleaning/painting tips. When I get them, I'll post some B4/after pics

neonlarry · 12-13-2002, 05:53 PM

Here is what new polished ones look like (sold by Holley)

neonlarry · 12-13-2002, 05:55 PM

And, the black ones. Sorry it's a ford one, but that is the only pic of the black ones on the Holley website.

J-Spec C10 · 12-13-2002, 06:54 PM

The black ones look really nice, I'll definitly be doing something similar to that.

neonlarry · 12-13-2002, 07:45 PM

Mine are black too. If you want black, don't worry about polishing the whole thing, but paint them and sand and polish the fin part.

pkbinplano · 12-13-2002, 07:55 PM

I'm looking for some valve covers that are black and have chevy in red letters. Any ideas ?

79BIG10 · 12-14-2002, 05:22 AM

Paul how about these? I'm asking Santa for the aluminum ones that are made for centerbolts.

Here's the link to more options. http://www.sallee-chevrolet.com/Prof...ve_covers.html They have another set of black/red ones as well.

pkbinplano · 12-14-2002, 10:15 AM

Those are close but the ones I saw at the swap meet didn't have the bowtie and chevy was spelled out in the style Corvette is . Plus I've noticed after checking prices covers at the meet that were priced 100 bucks could be bought at Oreilleys for 60 bucks.
DOH !!

12-13-2002, 03:20 AM	#1
J-Spec C10 Whats this wire for?.... Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Barrie, Ontario, CANADA Posts: 378	Ahhh!! Overactive on Ebay!! Ok so I think I'm gonna be the proud owner of 2 sets of valve covers in 2 days from now. I accidentally bid on 2 different sets... and nobody ha come close. i already now own M/T covers for $26 but thy're not pretty. How should I polish them? Never Dull then Mothers? Cheap is of the essence for now. __________________ Kyle CANADIAN CONNECTION '82 C10 Resto-Custom--> * 2 1/4" manifold back dual exhaust with Hooker Aerochambers & High Flow Cats Taylor Ignition Wires Centerline 15" Telstars with 32"x10" mudders

12-13-2002, 04:21 AM	#3
J-Spec C10 Whats this wire for?.... Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Barrie, Ontario, CANADA Posts: 378	Well, I do have 2 days untill someone bids more than 25$ on a pair of Edelbrock Elite valve covers, so If it doesnt happen with 12hr left, I'll do that for sure. If not I can alwas clean/resell a set for more __________________ Kyle CANADIAN CONNECTION '82 C10 Resto-Custom--> * 2 1/4" manifold back dual exhaust with Hooker Aerochambers & High Flow Cats Taylor Ignition Wires Centerline 15" Telstars with 32"x10" mudders

12-13-2002, 12:18 PM	#4
chaptr2 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Olalla, WA Posts: 705	What is the link to the bid? If this is the Link If so you still haven't met the reserve. __________________ This is only my opinion and it is subject to change. 70 GMC Short box stepside Blown 388 Stroker 72 K/5 Blazer 350/SM465/205

12-13-2002, 02:55 PM	#5
J-Spec C10 Whats this wire for?.... Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Barrie, Ontario, CANADA Posts: 378	Phew,... it wasn't that link, it was this one, its still a good deal, but I've been outbid. So its all good. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=1874656635 __________________ Kyle CANADIAN CONNECTION '82 C10 Resto-Custom--> * 2 1/4" manifold back dual exhaust with Hooker Aerochambers & High Flow Cats Taylor Ignition Wires Centerline 15" Telstars with 32"x10" mudders

12-13-2002, 03:41 PM	#6
neonlarry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,746	Cool, I like the M/T valve covers. Were you the one I told to look on e-bay for them? When I got mine I cleaned them real well, and then sprayed the whole thing with black krylon wrinkle paint. Then, I took 220 grit sand paper and sanded the paint off of the fins. Then I just kept going to finer and finer sandpaper, and finaly buffed them with some metal polish. The only thing I should have done different was to strip ALL of the old black off, instead of just the parts that were pealing already. Or, if you dont like the black ones, the other thing you can do with them that looks good is to paint just the top part with chevy orange, then polish the rest of it(including the fins) just leaving the paint inbetween the fins on the top. Sorry that was so long, but I hope that helps you with how to clean them up. __________________ 70 C/10 Light Red 350/TH350, HEI, Duals w/40 series Flows, 91 seat, LED taillights 99 Pontiac S/C GTP, SLP Ram Air hood, GMPP Konis & springs 95 Neon ACR, MP PCM, AFX UDP, 3.0 CAI

12-13-2002, 03:54 AM	#2
78SilveradoSWB Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 1,615	I think you can retract ebay bids, so retract one of the two bids you made.

12-13-2002, 03:59 PM	#7
J-Spec C10 Whats this wire for?.... Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Barrie, Ontario, CANADA Posts: 378	Yup you sent me there Thanks! I'm gonna polish them first then figure out what to paint. Thanks for the cleaning/painting tips. When I get them, I'll post some B4/after pics __________________ Kyle CANADIAN CONNECTION '82 C10 Resto-Custom--> * 2 1/4" manifold back dual exhaust with Hooker Aerochambers & High Flow Cats Taylor Ignition Wires Centerline 15" Telstars with 32"x10" mudders

12-13-2002, 05:53 PM	#8
neonlarry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,746	Here is what new polished ones look like (sold by Holley) __________________ 70 C/10 Light Red 350/TH350, HEI, Duals w/40 series Flows, 91 seat, LED taillights 99 Pontiac S/C GTP, SLP Ram Air hood, GMPP Konis & springs 95 Neon ACR, MP PCM, AFX UDP, 3.0 CAI

12-13-2002, 05:55 PM	#9
neonlarry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,746	And, the black ones. Sorry it's a ford one, but that is the only pic of the black ones on the Holley website. __________________ 70 C/10 Light Red 350/TH350, HEI, Duals w/40 series Flows, 91 seat, LED taillights 99 Pontiac S/C GTP, SLP Ram Air hood, GMPP Konis & springs 95 Neon ACR, MP PCM, AFX UDP, 3.0 CAI

12-13-2002, 06:54 PM	#10
J-Spec C10 Whats this wire for?.... Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Barrie, Ontario, CANADA Posts: 378	The black ones look really nice, I'll definitly be doing something similar to that. __________________ Kyle CANADIAN CONNECTION '82 C10 Resto-Custom--> * 2 1/4" manifold back dual exhaust with Hooker Aerochambers & High Flow Cats Taylor Ignition Wires Centerline 15" Telstars with 32"x10" mudders

12-13-2002, 07:45 PM	#11
neonlarry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,746	Mine are black too. If you want black, don't worry about polishing the whole thing, but paint them and sand and polish the fin part. __________________ 70 C/10 Light Red 350/TH350, HEI, Duals w/40 series Flows, 91 seat, LED taillights 99 Pontiac S/C GTP, SLP Ram Air hood, GMPP Konis & springs 95 Neon ACR, MP PCM, AFX UDP, 3.0 CAI

12-13-2002, 07:55 PM	#12
pkbinplano pkbinplano Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Plano Texas Posts: 370	I'm looking for some valve covers that are black and have chevy in red letters. Any ideas ? __________________ http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/...7496&members=1 84 chevy silverado aka The Bananna Boat

12-14-2002, 05:22 AM	#13
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,775	Paul how about these? I'm asking Santa for the aluminum ones that are made for centerbolts. Here's the link to more options. http://www.sallee-chevrolet.com/Prof...ve_covers.html They have another set of black/red ones as well. __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

12-14-2002, 10:15 AM	#14
pkbinplano pkbinplano Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Plano Texas Posts: 370	Those are close but the ones I saw at the swap meet didn't have the bowtie and chevy was spelled out in the style Corvette is . Plus I've noticed after checking prices covers at the meet that were priced 100 bucks could be bought at Oreilleys for 60 bucks. DOH !! __________________ http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/...7496&members=1 84 chevy silverado aka The Bananna Boat



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