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red69ss · 11-21-2010, 12:29 AM

ok so I was looking on e-bay for some vintage vc and saw these beauties and thought yall might like a chance at these since there a little out of my price range right now .... Be sure to read the description!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Rat-R...item19c10a451d

Jerry Jones · 11-21-2010, 12:43 AM

WOW those are fantastic!, I wish I could use them!!! OMG!

**GruntMoanCough** · 11-21-2010, 01:10 AM

"Q. Do they come with gaskets?"

VA72C10 · 11-21-2010, 01:17 AM

That's fantastic!!!

vectorit · 11-21-2010, 01:45 AM

Nice!

tantrumpipeline · 11-21-2010, 01:51 AM

atleast he's holdin off the hipsters, lol love the ebay ads like this

dan42 · 11-21-2010, 01:52 AM

That's hilarious, and pretty appropriate, considering some of the ridiculous stuff rat rodders are doing these days. Thanks for the link.

superchevy · 11-21-2010, 09:52 AM

LOL!
I almost want to bid on them.

**special-K** · 11-21-2010, 09:57 AM

Must have run it low on oil a while.

redbaron69 · 11-21-2010, 10:18 AM

wow, if them sell for some good money i got a rat rod goldmine out back of my shop. here i come ebay!

*mrhino* · 11-21-2010, 10:22 AM

holy tin batman! I could see those on a ratrod

kcfirstbuild · 11-21-2010, 02:00 PM

Glad they told use they were USED ! I couldn't tell!

swamp rat · 11-21-2010, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by red69ss

ok so I was looking on e-bay for some vintage vc and saw these beauties and thought yall might like a chance at these since there a little out of my price range right now .... Be sure to read the description!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Rat-R...item19c10a451d

Congratulations! You have put a smile on my face, first smile all morning!!

red69ss · 11-21-2010, 03:58 PM

I thought you guys would like them, I hope one of you can buy them.

I got a pretty good laugh out of it , pretty creative description.

rsavage · 11-21-2010, 07:04 PM

Actually you could use the open air cover to adjust your lifters - switch it to the other side and your good to go there too.

cam.man67 · 11-21-2010, 07:11 PM

What you could do is get one of those clear valve covers and put underneath, so you only have the illusion of rat-roddishness. ...which is basically what ratrods are anyways, illusion.

vectorit · 11-21-2010, 08:24 PM

The questions he is getting on them are getting funny.
Sounds like he is a good sport.

Rdrdave · 11-21-2010, 11:30 PM

Those would work at a valve cover derby. You'd have the only ratrod cover in the race!

**67cheby** · 11-22-2010, 11:38 AM

Lmao

Dano69c10 · 11-22-2010, 11:59 AM

Do you think cleaning them up and painting them would lower their value?

Do you think he would sell the lower cover by itself? I already have one to match it and I would hate to have to buy both when I just need the bottom one.

**special-K** · 11-22-2010, 12:07 PM

What's the big deal?A piece of Saran Wrap and they're good to go.

ChevLoRay · 11-22-2010, 01:44 PM

Grease worms ate a nice hole.....

DCoffey · 11-22-2010, 11:08 PM

Did anybody read the Q&A section? Hilarious!

**70cst** · 11-23-2010, 12:08 AM

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Question & Answer Answered On

Q: Hi. I am building a retro rat rod out of a pickup I found in a field where it sat for 50 years. I want to keep the truck looking exactly like I found it so I am looking for parts with patina like yours. Do you have the motor that goes with these parts? I really want to find a radiator and water pump that has patina similar to your valve covers. Nov-22-10
A: I do have the other parts, but they are going in a show stopper rat rod with a s10 frame a chopped top so low you can't sit in it, 1/2 inch of the ground and a cub cadet mower grill. I may have a few spider web gussets to sell when its done, and I can my rat rods, "Farm Fresh". Keep an eye out, cause it may be featured in Pre Skool Rods.
Q: If I clean these up and paint them will it lower to value? Nov-22-10
A: Its a free country,so you can do whatever you want, but just like the guys on antique roadshow would tell you if you do that. It's worth $25, but if it was still the original finish it would be worth $10,000 if it went to auction today.
Q: I'm curious is this real patina or just some hack job to make the illusion of pantina? If it is real I am ready for the 1000.00 buy it now so I can get free shipping. I just do not want to get them here and find out it was all an illusion. Nov-21-10
A: It is 100% real, it took years to achieve this look. They were left under a virgin timber oak tree, some what near a barn to achieve this quality. Just let me know if you would like a can of Murry's or Royal Crown pomade with it.
Q: Do these valve covers have provisions for any kind of crankcase ventilation either positive or passive? Thanks for the feed back. Nov-21-10
A: These baby's are an EPA nightmare. There is more positive and negative ventilation then allowed by law. Stand by them while it's running and you will finally be a greaser!
Q: Would these have any provision to add oil once installed? Nov-20-10
A: I think the problem might be keeping the oil in, your results may vary.
Q: Do these come with gaskets? Nov-17-10
A: As of right now, no gaskets. When the bidding gets over $100 I will include the gaskets and throw in a can of pomade.

These are classics.

11-21-2010, 12:29 AM	#1
red69ss Burnouts are therapeutic Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: lancaster, south carolina Posts: 852	Vintage valve covers ok so I was looking on e-bay for some vintage vc and saw these beauties and thought yall might like a chance at these since there a little out of my price range right now .... Be sure to read the description! http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Rat-R...item19c10a451d __________________ 1969 CHEVELLE SS 1972 C10 ALMOST DAILY DRIVER 1968 C10 RUSTBUCKET (MISSION IMPOSSIBLE) 1972 PONTIAC LEMANS CONVERTIBLE (WIFE'S CAR) "My wife and I were happy for twenty years. Then we met." - Rodney Dangerfield "The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits." - Einstein

11-21-2010, 12:43 AM	#2
Jerry Jones Happy Camper Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern California Posts: 8,408	Re: Vintage valve covers WOW those are fantastic!, I wish I could use them!!! OMG! __________________ RIP El Jay! Love you brother!

11-21-2010, 01:10 AM	#3
GruntMoanCough Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pemberton, BC Posts: 1,075	Re: Vintage valve covers "Q. Do they come with gaskets?" __________________ My goal in life is to be as good a person as my dog already thinks I am - Unknown

11-21-2010, 01:17 AM	#4
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Vintage valve covers That's fantastic!!! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

11-21-2010, 01:45 AM	#5
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: Vintage valve covers Nice! __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

11-21-2010, 01:51 AM	#6
tantrumpipeline Master Procrastinator Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Grande Prairie AB Canada Posts: 1,128	Re: Vintage valve covers atleast he's holdin off the hipsters, lol love the ebay ads like this __________________ My Buildhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=395506 20 Duramax tow pig 68 2wd short stepper project 77 2wd short fleet beater 52 short project

11-21-2010, 01:52 AM	#7
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: Vintage valve covers That's hilarious, and pretty appropriate, considering some of the ridiculous stuff rat rodders are doing these days. Thanks for the link. __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

11-21-2010, 09:52 AM	#8
superchevy Got big-block? Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 2,453	Re: Vintage valve covers LOL! I almost want to bid on them. __________________ '68 CST SWB factory 396/T400 buddy buckets, a/c, ps, pb '72 Corvette convertible 454/4spd/ac, ps, pb '73 GMC Sierra Grande short wide 454/T400 ps, pb, ac '77 K5 Blazer black on red, 350/T350/NP205 ps, pb, ac all original '78 GMC Sierra Classic short wide 454/T400 ps, pb, ac '72 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 38 built. '73 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 71 built. '75 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 25 built. SOLD! '72 GMC K25 4x4 468/4L80e/NP205 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...23#post4324423 SOLD!'55 Chevy gasser 496/4spd build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...96#post4324396

11-21-2010, 09:57 AM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Vintage valve covers Must have run it low on oil a while. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

11-21-2010, 10:18 AM	#10
redbaron69 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: marion nc Posts: 588	Re: Vintage valve covers wow, if them sell for some good money i got a rat rod goldmine out back of my shop. here i come ebay! __________________ 69 short fleet 350/350 "under construction" 70 short step 307/3 speed

11-21-2010, 10:22 AM	#11
mrhino Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,223	Re: Vintage valve covers holy tin batman! I could see those on a ratrod

11-21-2010, 02:00 PM	#12
kcfirstbuild Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Red Wing Mn Posts: 526	Re: Vintage valve covers Glad they told use they were USED ! I couldn't tell!

11-21-2010, 03:58 PM	#14
red69ss Burnouts are therapeutic Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: lancaster, south carolina Posts: 852	Re: Vintage valve covers I thought you guys would like them, I hope one of you can buy them. I got a pretty good laugh out of it , pretty creative description. __________________ 1969 CHEVELLE SS 1972 C10 ALMOST DAILY DRIVER 1968 C10 RUSTBUCKET (MISSION IMPOSSIBLE) 1972 PONTIAC LEMANS CONVERTIBLE (WIFE'S CAR) "My wife and I were happy for twenty years. Then we met." - Rodney Dangerfield "The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits." - Einstein

11-21-2010, 07:04 PM	#15
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: Vintage valve covers Actually you could use the open air cover to adjust your lifters - switch it to the other side and your good to go there too. __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7

11-21-2010, 07:11 PM	#16
cam.man67 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Jefferson, MD Posts: 2,397	Re: Vintage valve covers What you could do is get one of those clear valve covers and put underneath, so you only have the illusion of rat-roddishness. ...which is basically what ratrods are anyways, illusion. __________________ '68 Dodge Dart 270, 225, 904, 2.76--"Lucy" 1996 Gmc 1500 Z71, 350, 4l60e, 3.73s 1995 Jeep Wrangler Rio Grande 2.5, AX5, 4.10s 1989 Toyota Pickup 22re, auto, 3.73



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11-21-2010, 08:24 PM	#17
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: Vintage valve covers The questions he is getting on them are getting funny. Sounds like he is a good sport. __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

11-21-2010, 11:30 PM	#18
Rdrdave Broke and still trying Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Alameda, CA Posts: 562	Re: Vintage valve covers Those would work at a valve cover derby. You'd have the only ratrod cover in the race!

11-22-2010, 11:38 AM	#19
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Vintage valve covers Lmao __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

11-22-2010, 11:59 AM	#20
Dano69c10 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ontario, Kali Posts: 2,427	Re: Vintage valve covers Do you think cleaning them up and painting them would lower their value? Do you think he would sell the lower cover by itself? I already have one to match it and I would hate to have to buy both when I just need the bottom one. __________________ '69 Fleet It ain't yours, if you didn't build it! Last edited by Dano69c10; 11-22-2010 at 12:02 PM.

11-22-2010, 12:07 PM	#21
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Vintage valve covers What's the big deal?A piece of Saran Wrap and they're good to go. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

11-22-2010, 01:44 PM	#22
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Vintage valve covers Grease worms ate a nice hole..... __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

11-22-2010, 11:08 PM	#23
DCoffey Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Grande Prairie, Alberta Posts: 68	Re: Vintage valve covers Did anybody read the Q&A section? Hilarious! __________________ 67' Shortbox build thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4281123

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