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**Ironhorse** · 07-26-2025, 04:17 PM

LOWERED PRICE - $15 PLUS SHIPPING

Doing a bit of garage and shop cleaning today and came across these. Used them when I was running a General Kinetics solid lifter camshaft in my '57 during it's 1/4 mile days. Worked great when having to remove the valve covers rather frequently to re-set the lifters with a solid lifter cam after several runs.

(Anyone remember General Kinetics cams? Used to be quite popular at one time)

1/4'' - 20 threads with 3/8'' dia. shank, 4 3/8'' total length and will fit all first generation SBC cylinder heads with side of flange valve cover mounting. Also gives a nice custom look for a clean show engine setting. Two full sets each consisting 8 studs per set w/ one extra stud per set and 8 quick release cap tips w/ 3 extra tips per set. Use some 0000 fine steel wool for a quick clean. $15 per set plus shipping, money order payment, do not have Paypal.

Dang it, can someone smarter than I at computers do a flip the pic for me, LOL?

**Richard** · 07-28-2025, 03:08 AM

Okay

**Ironhorse** · 07-28-2025, 08:24 AM

Thanks for the assist Richard, have not learned how to do that after the pic is posted.

**Ironhorse** · 07-28-2025, 09:42 PM

Lots of looks, lowered price to $15 plus shipping.

**Richard** · 07-29-2025, 03:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ironhorse

Thanks for the assist Richard, have not learned how to do that after the pic is posted.

#1 tip, do not post from phone. Transfer pics to computer. Simply transfer with something like photos. Open with Paint and edit to your liking, if pic looks okay just click "save as" to overwrite the original. I usually crop many photos to make them smaller but it is not always necessary. Always look at the preview to see what post looks like. You can go to edit, delete the the photo and upload the new one if that was not done.

**cwcarpenter98** · 07-29-2025, 10:31 AM

What’s the length of the threaded portion? I’m running these valve covers for my 81, but I keep forgetting to take a measurement of the bolt length I need

**Ironhorse** · 07-29-2025, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cwcarpenter98

What’s the length of the threaded portion? I’m running these valve covers for my 81, but I keep forgetting to take a measurement of the bolt length I need

Sorry, should have included that information in the post. Thread length of each stud measures 11/16'' in length. I like the looks of those valve covers

**cwcarpenter98** · 08-01-2025, 12:31 AM

Ah dang, I just measured and the bolts I have that fit are 1” long. The typical bolt size is too short due to that extra bump where the bolt goes through. Thank you for getting that info though!

**70STOVEBOLT** · 08-26-2025, 09:40 AM

Most of those hold downs have a removeable stud. You screw the stud into the head and just twist the top part of the hold down to remove them. All that would be needed is longer 1/4-20 studs.

**Ironhorse** · 08-26-2025, 09:00 PM

Thanks for the info and the bump but I don't believe these have the removable studs. Not sure but think they might be Mr. Gasket brand? Mr. Gasket was quite a popular aftermarket brand when I ran my '57 thru the 1/4 mile.

Still available, $15 per set plus shipping.

**Ironhorse** · 02-24-2026, 02:41 PM

Ba Bump to da top

07-28-2025, 03:08 AM	#2
Richard Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Southern California Posts: 3,346	Re: Quick Change Chrome V/C Studs - 2 Sets Okay Attached Images __________________ Richard 1972 K10 Custom Deluxe SWB Fleetside My build https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=800746

07-28-2025, 08:24 AM	#3
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,648	Re: Quick Change Chrome V/C Studs - 2 Sets Thanks for the assist Richard, have not learned how to do that after the pic is posted. __________________ 1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks

07-28-2025, 09:42 PM	#4
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,648	Re: Quick Change Chrome V/C Studs - 2 Sets Lots of looks, lowered price to $15 plus shipping. __________________ 1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks

07-29-2025, 10:31 AM	#6
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Jasper, GA Posts: 4,585	Re: Quick Change Chrome V/C Studs - 2 Sets What’s the length of the threaded portion? I’m running these valve covers for my 81, but I keep forgetting to take a measurement of the bolt length I need Attached Images __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, Muncie 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 350, Saginaw 4 speed "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson

08-01-2025, 12:31 AM	#8
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Jasper, GA Posts: 4,585	Re: Quick Change Chrome V/C Studs - 2 Sets Ah dang, I just measured and the bolts I have that fit are 1” long. The typical bolt size is too short due to that extra bump where the bolt goes through. Thank you for getting that info though! __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, Muncie 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 350, Saginaw 4 speed "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson

07-26-2025, 04:17 PM	#1
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,648	Quick Change Chrome V/C Studs - 2 Sets LOWERED PRICE - $15 PLUS SHIPPING Doing a bit of garage and shop cleaning today and came across these. Used them when I was running a General Kinetics solid lifter camshaft in my '57 during it's 1/4 mile days. Worked great when having to remove the valve covers rather frequently to re-set the lifters with a solid lifter cam after several runs. (Anyone remember General Kinetics cams? Used to be quite popular at one time) 1/4'' - 20 threads with 3/8'' dia. shank, 4 3/8'' total length and will fit all first generation SBC cylinder heads with side of flange valve cover mounting. Also gives a nice custom look for a clean show engine setting. Two full sets each consisting 8 studs per set w/ one extra stud per set and 8 quick release cap tips w/ 3 extra tips per set. Use some 0000 fine steel wool for a quick clean. $15 per set plus shipping, money order payment, do not have Paypal. Dang it, can someone smarter than I at computers do a flip the pic for me, LOL? Attached Images __________________ 1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks Last edited by Ironhorse; 07-28-2025 at 09:41 PM. Reason: Pic needs flipped / Price Reduced

08-26-2025, 09:40 AM	#9
70STOVEBOLT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winona Lake, IN Posts: 7,062	Re: Quick Change Chrome V/C Studs - 2 Sets Most of those hold downs have a removeable stud. You screw the stud into the head and just twist the top part of the hold down to remove them. All that would be needed is longer 1/4-20 studs. __________________ 70 C/10 SWB 402/TH400/3.73 "The Needy Beast" 200,000 Mile Club Disc Brake Club Owner installed options: Front Sway Bar Power Steering Power Brakes Cigar Lighter Courtesy Lights Deluxe Side Markers Wiper Delay Sliding Rear Window Power Windows Power Locks Sniper EFI 2015 Silverado 1500 LS 4.3/6L80/3.23 lowered 2" front & rear

08-26-2025, 09:00 PM	#10
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,648	Re: Quick Change Chrome V/C Studs - 2 Sets Thanks for the info and the bump but I don't believe these have the removable studs. Not sure but think they might be Mr. Gasket brand? Mr. Gasket was quite a popular aftermarket brand when I ran my '57 thru the 1/4 mile. Still available, $15 per set plus shipping. __________________ 1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks

02-24-2026, 02:41 PM	#11
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,648	Re: Quick Change Chrome V/C Studs - 2 Sets Ba Bump to da top __________________ 1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks



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