Who makes COOL 6-cylinder valve covers? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**lolife99** · 01-31-2009, 12:13 AM

Does anyone make new 6-cylinder valve covers for my 292?
Or do I need to start looking at the local swap meets? I'd like a cool retro-looking aluminum one.
6-banger gurus tell me what's out there please.

LuckyHenriksen · 01-31-2009, 12:15 AM

I think the clifford ones look cool, but last time I looked they were a lot of money

67_C-30 · 01-31-2009, 12:30 AM

The Offy is my favorite. It is a little pricey though...

http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Chevy-...vers,6912.html

67_C-30 · 01-31-2009, 12:33 AM

The Clifford is cool too, but even more pricey!

http://www.cliffordperformance.net/M...tegory_Code=MY

67_C-30 · 01-31-2009, 12:34 AM

Here's a used Mercruiser aluminum one on Ebay pretty cheap!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevy...QQcmdZViewItem

Clifford also sells a cheap Chrome one with "Clifford" stamped on it that looks way cooler than stock.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cliff...QQcmdZViewItem

**lolife99** · 01-31-2009, 12:41 AM

Thank you very much 67 C-30.
I think I like the Offy style.
How common are the chrome Chevrolet steel valve covers?

67_C-30 · 01-31-2009, 12:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolife99

Thank you very much 67 C-30.
I think I like the Offy style.
How common are the chrome Chevrolet steel valve covers?

Pretty common among 6 banger fans. They have the common iissues that the cheap the Taiwanese SBC covers do though; they rust pretty fast, and are chromed on the sealing surface and are most of the time hard to keep sealed. The aluminum ones would probably be much more durable for the long haul.

cdowns · 01-31-2009, 01:01 AM

try googleing "vintage speed" he's in florida and has alot of vintage lookin pieces

**lolife99** · 01-31-2009, 01:05 AM

Thanks for all the replies!

Brad · 01-31-2009, 02:14 PM

I prefer the stock script Chevrolet valve covers myself.

C20-67_N_MO · 01-31-2009, 02:54 PM

LMC Truck has them for about $30

www.lmctruck.com

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 02-01-2009, 04:24 AM

Tom Langdon's www.stoveboltengineco.com sells valve covers like that[Or at least, they used to] Also finned 292-only lifter gallery side covers that match. Another option is valve covers for the earlier L6 (235, 261) and an adapter to bolt the older 4-screw covers to a newer L6 [230, 250, 292] 7-screw head. The early- '63, '64 and '65 - valve cover for the L-22 series L6s had a "Chevrolet" script embossed on the top. It would look cool if painted a contrasting color against Chevy Engine Orange. Like black, blue, chrome? Maybe picked out in pin-stripe paint? Just dreaming here.
I painted the valve cover on my 292 in VHT Cast Iron Gray, to get the heavy metal aluminum look on top of a CEO block and head. That's all I can afford now. I may switch it out with another stock cover painted orange with a "Hi_Torque 292" decal if I run into a long period of nothing better to do.
Right now I'm just happy it runs so good.

**lolife99** · 02-01-2009, 11:29 AM

'68OrangeSunshine,...Thanks for the link!

01-31-2009, 12:13 AM	#1
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Who makes COOL 6-cylinder valve covers? Does anyone make new 6-cylinder valve covers for my 292? Or do I need to start looking at the local swap meets? I'd like a cool retro-looking aluminum one. 6-banger gurus tell me what's out there please. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

01-31-2009, 12:15 AM	#2
LuckyHenriksen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sherwood Oregon Posts: 1,908	Re: Who makes COOL 6-cylinder valve covers? I think the clifford ones look cool, but last time I looked they were a lot of money __________________ 1968 Yenko Chevy LWB 6.0L/TH400 3/4 Drop Senior Project Build Thread Here

01-31-2009, 12:30 AM	#3
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: Who makes COOL 6-cylinder valve covers? The Offy is my favorite. It is a little pricey though... http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Chevy-...vers,6912.html __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club!

01-31-2009, 12:33 AM	#4
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: Who makes COOL 6-cylinder valve covers? The Clifford is cool too, but even more pricey! http://www.cliffordperformance.net/M...tegory_Code=MY __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club! Last edited by 67_C-30; 01-31-2009 at 12:33 AM.

01-31-2009, 12:34 AM	#5
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: Who makes COOL 6-cylinder valve covers? Here's a used Mercruiser aluminum one on Ebay pretty cheap! http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevy...QQcmdZViewItem Clifford also sells a cheap Chrome one with "Clifford" stamped on it that looks way cooler than stock. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cliff...QQcmdZViewItem __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club! Last edited by 67_C-30; 01-31-2009 at 12:38 AM.

01-31-2009, 12:41 AM	#6
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Who makes COOL 6-cylinder valve covers? Thank you very much 67 C-30. I think I like the Offy style. How common are the chrome Chevrolet steel valve covers? __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

01-31-2009, 01:01 AM	#8
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Who makes COOL 6-cylinder valve covers? try googleing "vintage speed" he's in florida and has alot of vintage lookin pieces __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

01-31-2009, 01:05 AM	#9
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Who makes COOL 6-cylinder valve covers? Thanks for all the replies! __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

01-31-2009, 02:14 PM	#10
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,673	Re: Who makes COOL 6-cylinder valve covers? I prefer the stock script Chevrolet valve covers myself. __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

01-31-2009, 02:54 PM	#11
C20-67_N_MO Champagne Taste on Beer Budget Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: High Ridge, Missouri Posts: 2,190	Re: Who makes COOL 6-cylinder valve covers? LMC Truck has them for about $30 www.lmctruck.com __________________ Coming Soon: Project 1970 Country Truck

02-01-2009, 04:24 AM	#12
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,442	Re: Who makes COOL 6-cylinder valve covers? Tom Langdon's www.stoveboltengineco.com sells valve covers like that[Or at least, they used to] Also finned 292-only lifter gallery side covers that match. Another option is valve covers for the earlier L6 (235, 261) and an adapter to bolt the older 4-screw covers to a newer L6 [230, 250, 292] 7-screw head. The early- '63, '64 and '65 - valve cover for the L-22 series L6s had a "Chevrolet" script embossed on the top. It would look cool if painted a contrasting color against Chevy Engine Orange. Like black, blue, chrome? Maybe picked out in pin-stripe paint? Just dreaming here. I painted the valve cover on my 292 in VHT Cast Iron Gray, to get the heavy metal aluminum look on top of a CEO block and head. That's all I can afford now. I may switch it out with another stock cover painted orange with a "Hi_Torque 292" decal if I run into a long period of nothing better to do. Right now I'm just happy it runs so good. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not. Last edited by '68OrangeSunshine; 02-01-2009 at 04:41 AM.

02-01-2009, 11:29 AM	#13
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Who makes COOL 6-cylinder valve covers? '68OrangeSunshine,...Thanks for the link! __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

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