Original valve cover sticker question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Blue/72** · 12-30-2014, 03:30 PM

I have a 1972 Custom/10 Deluxe with a 350. Can anybody tell me what sticker would have been on my valve covers? I have seen a couple different types but I'm not sure which one is right for my truck.

Coley · 12-30-2014, 05:15 PM

I believe that your (Chevy) engine would not have had a sticker on it....ie: the valve covers.
The only sticker that would have been visible on the engine area when you lift the hood would have been on the front of the air cleaner reading "Keep your GM truck all GM"....to my recollection.
I believe the GMC's did have stickers on their valve covers but it was year dependent to my recollection and not something standardized on.
That said, a lot of guys add the 'car stickers' to the their valve covers such as 'Turbofire 350', '350/300hp'...that kind of thing. Most people don't notice it being correct of not.
My two bits.
Coley

**Already Gone** · 12-30-2014, 06:33 PM

You are right Colin. Attached are under hood pics of my unmolested 1972 Custom/Deluxe C10 with a 350 engine. No stickers and the label is on the air cleaner.

drillrod · 12-30-2014, 06:37 PM

All of the 72 350 engines that I have seen has a decal like the one I have pictured. I have been trying to find someone that reproduces them, but have been unsuccessful. If anyone knows where to get them, please let me know!

**71blksuper4x4** · 12-30-2014, 06:43 PM

I agree with drillrod. Any unmolested engines in at least 72 should have those decals, at least one anyway. Trevor

**Already Gone** · 12-30-2014, 06:49 PM

I haven't had my truck that long and have its history but will look closer at the valve covers to see if any glue residue is visible.

**Blue/72** · 12-30-2014, 07:16 PM

Thanks guys! Just makin sure that I wasn't missing anything. I just finished rebuilding the front end of my truck including inner femders, core support frame and rebuilt engine and I'm putting it all back to original so I wanted to make sure I wasn't missing anything on the motor! Thanks again

drillrod · 12-30-2014, 09:32 PM

There was just one sticker like I have posted and it was on the passenger side valve cover.

slow-1 · 12-30-2014, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drillrod

All of the 72 350 engines that I have seen has a decal like the one I have pictured. I have been trying to find someone that reproduces them, but have been unsuccessful. If anyone knows where to get them, please let me know!

I am almost positive that I was the first one to touch the valve covers on mine, it didn't have that sticker.

Maybe they didn't put them on green trucks.

drillrod · 12-30-2014, 10:53 PM

I have a 72 C-20,K-20 and a K5 Blazer. All of them had that sticker on them!

57taskforce · 12-30-2014, 11:17 PM

My dads 72 k20 350/350 has that sticker.

slow-1 · 01-01-2015, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drillrod

I have a 72 C-20,K-20 and a K5 Blazer. All of them had that sticker on them!

I probably just don't remember it then, it was around 1985 when I took the stock valve covers off and replaced them with some sweet M/T aluminum covers.

The originals are back on now but have been through the acid vat a few times since then.

12-30-2014, 03:30 PM	#1
Blue/72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Sandy, Oregon Posts: 2,376	Original valve cover sticker question I have a 1972 Custom/10 Deluxe with a 350. Can anybody tell me what sticker would have been on my valve covers? I have seen a couple different types but I'm not sure which one is right for my truck. __________________ My dad always says that HEI distributers are pointless... •1972 Custom/10 Deluxe. My first truck and I've had it since I was 7. Tilt, tach, AM/FM, 350, deep dish rally's, original paint and an increasing amount of NOS jewelry. It's always taking my money.. •1967 c10 with tach, dropped 3/5 on deep dish rally's •1972 Cheyenne Super. Sold

12-30-2014, 05:15 PM	#2
Coley Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Victoria, B.C Posts: 3,794	Re: Original valve cover sticker question I believe that your (Chevy) engine would not have had a sticker on it....ie: the valve covers. The only sticker that would have been visible on the engine area when you lift the hood would have been on the front of the air cleaner reading "Keep your GM truck all GM"....to my recollection. I believe the GMC's did have stickers on their valve covers but it was year dependent to my recollection and not something standardized on. That said, a lot of guys add the 'car stickers' to the their valve covers such as 'Turbofire 350', '350/300hp'...that kind of thing. Most people don't notice it being correct of not. My two bits. Coley __________________ ....for some men, there is experience, skill and effort....for the others...there is visa and UPS LOL 1966 Chevy 1/2 ton (Florida- Red/white) 1972 Chevy 1/2 ton (California- Blue/white) 2005 Chevy Silverado HD2500/Duramax 2000 Dodge Ram 1500

12-30-2014, 06:33 PM	#3
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,139	Re: Original valve cover sticker question You are right Colin. Attached are under hood pics of my unmolested 1972 Custom/Deluxe C10 with a 350 engine. No stickers and the label is on the air cleaner. Attached Images __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

12-30-2014, 06:37 PM	#4
drillrod Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Rose Hill NC Posts: 193	Re: Original valve cover sticker question All of the 72 350 engines that I have seen has a decal like the one I have pictured. I have been trying to find someone that reproduces them, but have been unsuccessful. If anyone knows where to get them, please let me know! Attached Images

12-30-2014, 06:43 PM	#5
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,155	Re: Original valve cover sticker question I agree with drillrod. Any unmolested engines in at least 72 should have those decals, at least one anyway. Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

12-30-2014, 06:49 PM	#6
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,139	Re: Original valve cover sticker question I haven't had my truck that long and have its history but will look closer at the valve covers to see if any glue residue is visible. __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

12-30-2014, 07:16 PM	#7
Blue/72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Sandy, Oregon Posts: 2,376	Re: Original valve cover sticker question Thanks guys! Just makin sure that I wasn't missing anything. I just finished rebuilding the front end of my truck including inner femders, core support frame and rebuilt engine and I'm putting it all back to original so I wanted to make sure I wasn't missing anything on the motor! Thanks again __________________ My dad always says that HEI distributers are pointless... •1972 Custom/10 Deluxe. My first truck and I've had it since I was 7. Tilt, tach, AM/FM, 350, deep dish rally's, original paint and an increasing amount of NOS jewelry. It's always taking my money.. •1967 c10 with tach, dropped 3/5 on deep dish rally's •1972 Cheyenne Super. Sold

12-30-2014, 09:32 PM	#8
drillrod Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Rose Hill NC Posts: 193	Re: Original valve cover sticker question There was just one sticker like I have posted and it was on the passenger side valve cover.

12-30-2014, 10:53 PM	#10
drillrod Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Rose Hill NC Posts: 193	Re: Original valve cover sticker question I have a 72 C-20,K-20 and a K5 Blazer. All of them had that sticker on them!

12-30-2014, 11:17 PM	#11
57taskforce All about them K’s Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Land of Entrapment Posts: 6,443	Re: Original valve cover sticker question My dads 72 k20 350/350 has that sticker. __________________ Tyler '57 3100 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=813888 '72 K20 Cheyenne: 5” lift, 35’s, front dana 60 blah blah blah… http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=662879 ‘69 K10 SWB: 4” lift 33”s… in a million pieces http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=805206 '98 Silverado LT K2500HD ECLB Vortec 454/4l80E: 6" lift 35x12.5x20’s

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