T-Bar Wing Nuts - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

gkolmatycki · 06-05-2007, 03:56 PM

I'm doing the Edelbrock Aluminum 'Elite Series' look to my SBC engine. I have the 14" diameter air filter assembly with a 4 1/2" high K&N filter. Now I found, and bought, the matching valve covers from the bargain finder (For $100 less, but still look new)!! I picked up a matching chrome Edelbrock breather cap, but now I need some nice looking bolts/holders for the valve covers. I was looking at some chrome 'T-Bar wing nuts', but have no experience with them. Or should I get some plated bolts & spreaders? Any opinions on which ones to buy.....

jgrh64 · 06-05-2007, 04:42 PM

in the past I've used the T-bars and spreaders - looked good

BACKYARD88 · 06-05-2007, 05:09 PM

I've never used spreaders on aluminum valve covers. I'f use the winged studs if they're tall covers or plated bolts if they're short. I think the winged studs look kinda funny with short covers.

gkolmatycki · 06-05-2007, 05:22 PM

Thanks 4 the input. I kinda figured they'd look funny. I was planning on getting plated bolts.

BACKYARD88 · 06-05-2007, 05:24 PM

That'd be my choice. They even have those nifty ones with the little Bowtie on them.

gkolmatycki · 06-05-2007, 05:27 PM

True. But I'd probably need slightly longer ones than stock to clear the thick valve cover flange & gasket. And still have enough thread in the heads.

gkolmatycki · 06-05-2007, 05:28 PM

My guess......Prob 1 1/2" long

gkolmatycki · 06-06-2007, 01:47 PM

Got everything I want and I'm gonna be installing it all one night this week.

My Air Cleaner assembly:

My Valve Covers:

My Breather:

My 'Bowtie' Bolts:

Gonna look freakin sweet!!!!!!!

cdowns · 06-06-2007, 01:53 PM

i'd use stainless allen head bolts to match the valve covers

BACKYARD88 · 06-06-2007, 02:01 PM

Congratulations! It'll look good, glad you decided against the wing nuts.

corn · 06-06-2007, 10:32 PM

I prefer bolts on valve covers. Im past experience it seems everyone that ever walks past my vehicles cant leave them alone. They always want to do you a "favor" & snug them down for you. Ive gotten so sick of it that I just use bolts & its problem solved...

**N2TRUX** · 06-06-2007, 11:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdowns

i'd use stainless allen head bolts to match the valve covers

I agree...

06-05-2007, 03:56 PM	#1
gkolmatycki Love that '69 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada Posts: 109	T-Bar Wing Nuts I'm doing the Edelbrock Aluminum 'Elite Series' look to my SBC engine. I have the 14" diameter air filter assembly with a 4 1/2" high K&N filter. Now I found, and bought, the matching valve covers from the bargain finder (For $100 less, but still look new)!! I picked up a matching chrome Edelbrock breather cap, but now I need some nice looking bolts/holders for the valve covers. I was looking at some chrome 'T-Bar wing nuts', but have no experience with them. Or should I get some plated bolts & spreaders? Any opinions on which ones to buy..... __________________ I AM CANADIAN & PROUD OF IT!!! 1969 Chevy C10, SBC V8, TH-350 Transmission, Metallic Blue, B&M Megashifter, GT Grant Steering Wheel, 2.25" True Dual Magnaflow Exhaust System w/ SS Magnaflow Embossed Tips, 700W Rockford Fosgate Stereo System, Lowered 1" Front & Stock Rear, 4.56 Rear with Positraction, 15" Chrome Rims w/ Chevy Center Caps & Michelin Tires, 4.5" K&N Air Filter, Edelbrock 'Elite' Engine Accessories, Chrome Powdercoated Engine Parts 2001 Cavalier Z24, 2.4L DOHC, Silver, Spoiler, AEM Intake, 2.25" Magnaflow Exhaust System, Clear Euro Tails, Tinted Windows, 400W Clarion Stereo System

06-05-2007, 04:42 PM	#2
jgrh64 Prestige member Old Farts Club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Cleveland Posts: 502	Re: T-Bar Wing Nuts in the past I've used the T-bars and spreaders - looked good __________________ Hey sombodys gotta do it!

06-05-2007, 05:09 PM	#3
BACKYARD88 On the fast track to nowhere.. Join Date: May 2006 Location: Splendora, Texas Posts: 5,316	Re: T-Bar Wing Nuts I've never used spreaders on aluminum valve covers. I'f use the winged studs if they're tall covers or plated bolts if they're short. I think the winged studs look kinda funny with short covers. __________________ -Mike Owen- Support the board here! 71 Chevy short fleet build thread Double D Norwood, Houston, Cecilia, Jackson, Monroe and counting

06-05-2007, 05:22 PM	#4
gkolmatycki Love that '69 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada Posts: 109	Re: T-Bar Wing Nuts Thanks 4 the input. I kinda figured they'd look funny. I was planning on getting plated bolts. __________________ I AM CANADIAN & PROUD OF IT!!! 1969 Chevy C10, SBC V8, TH-350 Transmission, Metallic Blue, B&M Megashifter, GT Grant Steering Wheel, 2.25" True Dual Magnaflow Exhaust System w/ SS Magnaflow Embossed Tips, 700W Rockford Fosgate Stereo System, Lowered 1" Front & Stock Rear, 4.56 Rear with Positraction, 15" Chrome Rims w/ Chevy Center Caps & Michelin Tires, 4.5" K&N Air Filter, Edelbrock 'Elite' Engine Accessories, Chrome Powdercoated Engine Parts 2001 Cavalier Z24, 2.4L DOHC, Silver, Spoiler, AEM Intake, 2.25" Magnaflow Exhaust System, Clear Euro Tails, Tinted Windows, 400W Clarion Stereo System

06-05-2007, 05:24 PM	#5
BACKYARD88 On the fast track to nowhere.. Join Date: May 2006 Location: Splendora, Texas Posts: 5,316	Re: T-Bar Wing Nuts That'd be my choice. They even have those nifty ones with the little Bowtie on them. __________________ -Mike Owen- Support the board here! 71 Chevy short fleet build thread Double D Norwood, Houston, Cecilia, Jackson, Monroe and counting

06-05-2007, 05:27 PM	#6
gkolmatycki Love that '69 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada Posts: 109	Re: T-Bar Wing Nuts True. But I'd probably need slightly longer ones than stock to clear the thick valve cover flange & gasket. And still have enough thread in the heads. __________________ I AM CANADIAN & PROUD OF IT!!! 1969 Chevy C10, SBC V8, TH-350 Transmission, Metallic Blue, B&M Megashifter, GT Grant Steering Wheel, 2.25" True Dual Magnaflow Exhaust System w/ SS Magnaflow Embossed Tips, 700W Rockford Fosgate Stereo System, Lowered 1" Front & Stock Rear, 4.56 Rear with Positraction, 15" Chrome Rims w/ Chevy Center Caps & Michelin Tires, 4.5" K&N Air Filter, Edelbrock 'Elite' Engine Accessories, Chrome Powdercoated Engine Parts 2001 Cavalier Z24, 2.4L DOHC, Silver, Spoiler, AEM Intake, 2.25" Magnaflow Exhaust System, Clear Euro Tails, Tinted Windows, 400W Clarion Stereo System

06-05-2007, 05:28 PM	#7
gkolmatycki Love that '69 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada Posts: 109	Re: T-Bar Wing Nuts My guess......Prob 1 1/2" long __________________ I AM CANADIAN & PROUD OF IT!!! 1969 Chevy C10, SBC V8, TH-350 Transmission, Metallic Blue, B&M Megashifter, GT Grant Steering Wheel, 2.25" True Dual Magnaflow Exhaust System w/ SS Magnaflow Embossed Tips, 700W Rockford Fosgate Stereo System, Lowered 1" Front & Stock Rear, 4.56 Rear with Positraction, 15" Chrome Rims w/ Chevy Center Caps & Michelin Tires, 4.5" K&N Air Filter, Edelbrock 'Elite' Engine Accessories, Chrome Powdercoated Engine Parts 2001 Cavalier Z24, 2.4L DOHC, Silver, Spoiler, AEM Intake, 2.25" Magnaflow Exhaust System, Clear Euro Tails, Tinted Windows, 400W Clarion Stereo System

06-06-2007, 01:47 PM	#8
gkolmatycki Love that '69 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada Posts: 109	Re: T-Bar Wing Nuts Got everything I want and I'm gonna be installing it all one night this week. My Air Cleaner assembly: My Valve Covers: My Breather: My 'Bowtie' Bolts: Gonna look freakin sweet!!!!!!! __________________ I AM CANADIAN & PROUD OF IT!!! 1969 Chevy C10, SBC V8, TH-350 Transmission, Metallic Blue, B&M Megashifter, GT Grant Steering Wheel, 2.25" True Dual Magnaflow Exhaust System w/ SS Magnaflow Embossed Tips, 700W Rockford Fosgate Stereo System, Lowered 1" Front & Stock Rear, 4.56 Rear with Positraction, 15" Chrome Rims w/ Chevy Center Caps & Michelin Tires, 4.5" K&N Air Filter, Edelbrock 'Elite' Engine Accessories, Chrome Powdercoated Engine Parts 2001 Cavalier Z24, 2.4L DOHC, Silver, Spoiler, AEM Intake, 2.25" Magnaflow Exhaust System, Clear Euro Tails, Tinted Windows, 400W Clarion Stereo System

06-06-2007, 01:53 PM	#9
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: T-Bar Wing Nuts i'd use stainless allen head bolts to match the valve covers __________________ 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

06-06-2007, 02:01 PM	#10
BACKYARD88 On the fast track to nowhere.. Join Date: May 2006 Location: Splendora, Texas Posts: 5,316	Re: T-Bar Wing Nuts Congratulations! It'll look good, glad you decided against the wing nuts. __________________ -Mike Owen- Support the board here! 71 Chevy short fleet build thread Double D Norwood, Houston, Cecilia, Jackson, Monroe and counting

06-06-2007, 10:32 PM	#11
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Re: T-Bar Wing Nuts I prefer bolts on valve covers. Im past experience it seems everyone that ever walks past my vehicles cant leave them alone. They always want to do you a "favor" & snug them down for you. Ive gotten so sick of it that I just use bolts & its problem solved...



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