Valve Covers for my '62... What should I get fellas? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

1Bad62Pro/Street · 06-22-2010, 04:06 PM

Guys,

I am looking into buying some valve covers for my Ole '62.
What are your opinions on what I should choose???
They must have Breather Hole And Oil Fill Cap on them
I do like classic look Chevrolet Script...

http://www.yourcovers.com/valve_covers.html

forestb · 06-22-2010, 04:32 PM

I got the black finned Edelbrock valve covers and they look grate but I have had nothing but trouble with them. The oil cap they sell for it doesn't fit right and even with the extra thick Mr. Gasket valve cover gaskets I had the hardest time keeping them from leaking. I am disappointed in Edelbrock.

Joemomma1 · 06-22-2010, 05:02 PM

Anything finned looks great. I just picked these bad boys up, they now shine like chrome but still have a ( I hate this word ) patina to them. Oh, and you can use a oil filler cap from a 79 Capri so you wont have to drill breather holes.

likaroc13 · 06-22-2010, 10:12 PM

i like the finned as well...i'm leaning towards getting the Cal Custom type finned ones for my 327...i don't really like logos on the valve covers

markeb01 · 06-22-2010, 10:19 PM

I like every one you've suggested, except for the flamed ones. Those just aren't my thing. I might have bought the scripted covers myself, but I didn't care for the flat area they cast in the side for the smog valve.

**DPowers** · 06-22-2010, 11:07 PM

Finned ones- my vote

BR3W CITY · 06-23-2010, 08:41 AM

oldschool m/t ftw

1Bad62Pro/Street · 06-23-2010, 10:21 AM

Yea....
These are my favorite so far:

The only thing is the PCV, Breather, and Oil Fill:
PML makes these valve covers without holes.
The covers have a recessed cast-in location on intake manifold side that can be machined for PCV, breather, or oil fill.
PML can machine holes for $40 per hole, and holes and be either 1" or 1.22" in diameter.
They said you can call to order if you would like PML to machine a hole for you.
http://www.yourcovers.com/valve_cove.../sbc_holes.pdf

These look nice:

http://www.ansenusa.com/shopdisplayproducts.asp?page=2

These are ok, but not finned.

06-22-2010, 04:06 PM	#1
1Bad62Pro/Street "Where were you in '62?" Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Cleveland County, North Cackalacky Posts: 5,013	Valve Covers for my '62... What should I get fellas? Guys, I am looking into buying some valve covers for my Ole '62. What are your opinions on what I should choose??? They must have Breather Hole And Oil Fill Cap on them I do like classic look Chevrolet Script... http://www.yourcovers.com/valve_covers.html __________________ PROJECT: "FULL METAL YELLOW JACKET" 1962 Chevy C-10 Stepside Shortbed Nostalgia Pro/Street Pickup Truck PROJECT: "FULL METAL YELLOW JACKET Build Thread What Are You Workin' On? - 1Bad62ChevyPickup PROJECT: "TYRANNORAMBLER REX" 1969 AMC Rambler American Nostalgia Pro/Street Youtube Channel: Father Son Projects Youtube Channel: 2TIMOTHY2FITHTEEN "North and South Carolina Folks Click Here!" (((( ~ I have Parts For Sale & Miscellaneous Stuff ~ )))) "Well being as there's no other place around the place, I reckon this must be the place, I reckon...Nyuk Nyuk Nyuk" -Curly Howard Ph.D.

06-22-2010, 04:32 PM	#2
forestb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 3,591	Re: Valve Covers for my '62... What should I get fellas? I got the black finned Edelbrock valve covers and they look grate but I have had nothing but trouble with them. The oil cap they sell for it doesn't fit right and even with the extra thick Mr. Gasket valve cover gaskets I had the hardest time keeping them from leaking. I am disappointed in Edelbrock.

06-22-2010, 05:02 PM	#3
Joemomma1 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: CA Posts: 813	Re: Valve Covers for my '62... What should I get fellas? Anything finned looks great. I just picked these bad boys up, they now shine like chrome but still have a ( I hate this word ) patina to them. Oh, and you can use a oil filler cap from a 79 Capri so you wont have to drill breather holes. Attached Images Last edited by Joemomma1; 06-22-2010 at 05:08 PM.

06-22-2010, 10:12 PM	#4
likaroc13 Rollin' Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 5,371	Re: Valve Covers for my '62... What should I get fellas? i like the finned as well...i'm leaning towards getting the Cal Custom type finned ones for my 327...i don't really like logos on the valve covers

06-22-2010, 10:19 PM	#5
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: Valve Covers for my '62... What should I get fellas? I like every one you've suggested, except for the flamed ones. Those just aren't my thing. I might have bought the scripted covers myself, but I didn't care for the flat area they cast in the side for the smog valve. __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502

06-22-2010, 11:07 PM	#6
DPowers One foot in front of the other Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Parrottsville, TN Posts: 5,440	Re: Valve Covers for my '62... What should I get fellas? Finned ones- my vote __________________ DP's 66 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361556

06-23-2010, 08:41 AM	#7
BR3W CITY meowMEOWmeowMEOW Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: MKE WI Posts: 7,128	Re: Valve Covers for my '62... What should I get fellas? oldschool m/t ftw __________________ *'66 Short Step / SD Tuned / Big Cam LQ4 / Backhalfed /Built 4l80e / #REBUILDEVERYTHING* MY BUILD THE H8RDCPTR //\\ MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL REV J HD

06-23-2010, 10:21 AM	#8
1Bad62Pro/Street "Where were you in '62?" Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Cleveland County, North Cackalacky Posts: 5,013	Re: Valve Covers for my '62... What should I get fellas? Yea.... These are my favorite so far: The only thing is the PCV, Breather, and Oil Fill: PML makes these valve covers without holes. The covers have a recessed cast-in location on intake manifold side that can be machined for PCV, breather, or oil fill. PML can machine holes for $40 per hole, and holes and be either 1" or 1.22" in diameter. They said you can call to order if you would like PML to machine a hole for you. http://www.yourcovers.com/valve_cove.../sbc_holes.pdf These look nice: http://www.ansenusa.com/shopdisplayproducts.asp?page=2 These are ok, but not finned. __________________ PROJECT: "FULL METAL YELLOW JACKET" 1962 Chevy C-10 Stepside Shortbed Nostalgia Pro/Street Pickup Truck PROJECT: "FULL METAL YELLOW JACKET Build Thread What Are You Workin' On? - 1Bad62ChevyPickup PROJECT: "TYRANNORAMBLER REX" 1969 AMC Rambler American Nostalgia Pro/Street Youtube Channel: Father Son Projects Youtube Channel: 2TIMOTHY2FITHTEEN "North and South Carolina Folks Click Here!" (((( ~ I have Parts For Sale & Miscellaneous Stuff ~ )))) "Well being as there's no other place around the place, I reckon this must be the place, I reckon...Nyuk Nyuk Nyuk" -Curly Howard Ph.D. Last edited by 1Bad62Pro/Street; 06-23-2010 at 11:24 AM.



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