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crew70 · 09-19-2002, 08:14 PM

I think the mickey tompson aluminum valve covers are the best looking ever made.I have a set for my bb.my brother has a set that have 427 cast in them. does any body know what a guy could get for them. I dont beleave they make them anymore.and buy the way there not forsale...
what do you guys think?

>X< · 09-19-2002, 08:21 PM

my friend has them on his bronco, not sure if there new or not, but he coated them with that crinkle paint black stuff and tehre friggin awesome, i'll see if i can et some pics

superchevy · 09-19-2002, 08:35 PM

I think the M/T's are pretty cool - especially the big block covers.
I've got 3 sets of bb and 2 sets of sb M/T covers and I'm always looking for more

SC

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 09-19-2002, 10:52 PM

Last fathers day I got a pair of aluminum valve covers with Flames ingraved in them from my Kids, God I love them

palallin · 09-19-2002, 10:58 PM

I lost my M/Ts when my '67 got munched. that was a bummer. I had painted them black, carved off the "M/T" (replaced the letters with 327 decals), and scraped the black off/polished the tops of the fins.

Jeff M. · 09-19-2002, 11:51 PM

I kinna like em too!

mikep · 09-20-2002, 01:01 AM

This has nothing to do with anything but my dad was on Mickey Thompsons race crew in the early 60's . We used to get christmas cards from him when I was a kid. Then he and his wife got gunned down in their driveway.

O'l Buck · 09-20-2002, 01:57 AM

I don't have a pic of them, but I have a pair of finned alluminum Corvette valve covers in the barn off my uncle's 67 327 vette.....I like them.

Mike C · 09-20-2002, 10:04 AM

I like the GM Performance parts aluminum valve covers for a BB short setup. Other than that, the tall plain aluminum ones are more my speed.

540 Stroker · 09-20-2002, 03:48 PM

I had a set of the black MT small block covers on a Z28 I had way back when. They were the covers to have, along with the flat, perforated air cleaners. LOL. A buddy of mine has a set of the natural cast MTs on his big block, but he's going for the retro look so it fits. To me, they look dated and somewhat chintzy compared to the other covers on the market, but to each their own.

The major gripe I have with the BB MTs is that they casted the Chevy logo backwards! The only place I've seen them for sale is at swap meets. Good luck.

Chevy Punk · 09-20-2002, 03:55 PM

I have a set of the M/T valve covers for my 350. They are so cool. They are also for sale if someone has the right price!

70 Jimmy · 09-20-2002, 05:23 PM

They go for about $25 to $100 around here. There are still a ton of them out there. These are a little harder to find. Not many 427s out there. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...858783304&rd=1

chevynut · 09-20-2002, 09:15 PM

I just got a set of new Mickey Thompson alum. finned big block covers off Ebay for $36 (including shipping). I might not be needing them. I have to see how they look on my Camaro. If I don't like I will post them on this board for sale.

Mike

Crank · 09-20-2002, 09:46 PM

Yeah, when I was littler, my dad had them on his Chevelles, bb and sb. My aunt has them on her olive green 4 door chevelle

, nice! But I have a set of Aluminum valve covers on a 283 I have. But my favorite are the Chevrolet ones from GMPerformance Parts.
Brandon

gmcnorton · 09-21-2002, 09:55 AM

I HAVE A SET OF THOSE IN MY GARAGE ON ON MOTOR FOR 2 DAYS TOOK THEM OFF CAUSE OF FIREWALL......FOR SALE MAYBE????

mooneyes · 09-21-2002, 11:51 AM

the last i knew JEGS and i think PAW still sells them

Crank · 09-21-2002, 12:15 PM

I haven't seen them in jegs, but I have seen them in Paw. Hell around here all I have to do is go look in peoples pastures, or in their hollers. But Im kinda partial to the Chevrolet valve covers, with the little bowties on them. And if you need a breather, you can just drill it and add a gromet. Does anyone like these? Can some people post some pics of their favorite?
Brandon

1971LT1SWBPOSI373 · 09-21-2002, 12:16 PM

I love them. I have a black set on my truck right now. They look pretty dam cool. TJ

**basketcase** · 09-21-2002, 05:06 PM

I had a set on my '67 Corvette big block coupe. At one time everybody had them so there are lots of them around used.

I'm looking for a pair of Offenhauser valve covers for a small block. I have an Offy intake and I'd like things to match. Anyone have a pair under the workbench?

Tom

*big71* · 09-21-2002, 05:19 PM

i got a set of m/t too if any one wants them let me know ya there sb

XXL · 09-25-2002, 03:27 PM

These are nice too!

Kenneth

neonlarry · 09-25-2002, 11:56 PM

I like the M/Ts too, I just put a pair of black ones on mine a few weeks ago. I think holley is making them now, look at the valve cover section on their website.

superchevy · 09-26-2002, 12:32 AM

I like these Edelbrocks the best.
Big71 just bought them from me.
SC

**Bowtie468** · 09-26-2002, 12:51 AM

[QUOTE]My aunt has them on her olive green 4 door chevelle[/Q
UOTE]

Cool aunt !!!

**Bowtie468** · 09-26-2002, 12:55 AM

Oops, messed that up! How do you insert a portion of someones post with out it coming out like that?

09-19-2002, 08:14 PM	#1
crew70 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: shafer,mn,usa Posts: 316	coolest valve covers! what do you think? I think the mickey tompson aluminum valve covers are the best looking ever made.I have a set for my bb.my brother has a set that have 427 cast in them. does any body know what a guy could get for them. I dont beleave they make them anymore.and buy the way there not forsale... what do you guys think? __________________ 70 chevy 3/4 ton 4x4 402ci crewcab 3/4ton 94 gmc 1 ton dually crewcab 454ci 99 suburban 5.7 2001 500cc ski-doo mxz 95 500cc ski doo fan 650 bombardiar 4 wheeler

09-19-2002, 08:21 PM	#2
>X< registered IWATA user Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Baton Rouge Posts: 4,483	my friend has them on his bronco, not sure if there new or not, but he coated them with that crinkle paint black stuff and tehre friggin awesome, i'll see if i can et some pics __________________ -'63 Ford Fairlane 500 coupe, v8, auto, faded and rusty. awaiting built roller 302 and some flat black -'99 Honda Prelude. vtech/5spd. no pipe, no intake, bone stock. awaiting new top end. -01 GMC Yukon SLT 5.3 dented and scratched with a noisy tranny. Take off that Von Dutch hat before i stab you with a 000 Mack.

09-19-2002, 08:35 PM	#3
superchevy Got big-block? Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 2,453	I think the M/T's are pretty cool - especially the big block covers. I've got 3 sets of bb and 2 sets of sb M/T covers and I'm always looking for more SC __________________ '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

09-19-2002, 10:52 PM	#4
1970 CST Short Wide Senior Moment Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pittsburg Ca Posts: 4,157	Last fathers day I got a pair of aluminum valve covers with Flames ingraved in them from my Kids, God I love them __________________ 1970 CST LS 1 6 speed Ford 9 inch Detroit Tru Track, Dakota Didgital, Vintage Air, QA1 Coil Overs Front & Rear Lots of FUN 2013 GMC PU, Oldest Son 71 GMC LWB. QA1 Suspension, Angry SB. Youngest Son 2019 GMC Diesil Dually. Youngest Son 2017 Toyota SUV Daughters car 2018 Traverse , Wife’s Ride Pittsburg Ca 94565

09-19-2002, 10:58 PM	#5
palallin Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: St. James, MO Posts: 1,239	I lost my M/Ts when my '67 got munched. that was a bummer. I had painted them black, carved off the "M/T" (replaced the letters with 327 decals), and scraped the black off/polished the tops of the fins. __________________ '69 Longstep K-10: 327/SM465/T-221/Closed Knuckle Dana44/12-bolt.

09-19-2002, 11:51 PM	#6
Jeff M. Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Pixley, Ca. Posts: 486	I kinna like em too! Attached Images __________________ 69 C-10 CST Short Fleet, Factory Air, BB427-400 Auto-2400 stall-tilt-cruise-Tach & Vac Gagues, 4/6 drop, power one piece side windows, Eaton posi.

09-20-2002, 01:01 AM	#7
mikep Used to have a truck Join Date: May 2002 Location: port orchard WA Posts: 1,552	This has nothing to do with anything but my dad was on Mickey Thompsons race crew in the early 60's . We used to get christmas cards from him when I was a kid. Then he and his wife got gunned down in their driveway. __________________ No truck :-(

09-20-2002, 01:57 AM	#8
O'l Buck Recovering Truck Driver Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Orleans, NE USA Posts: 1,883	I don't have a pic of them, but I have a pair of finned alluminum Corvette valve covers in the barn off my uncle's 67 327 vette.....I like them. __________________ 67 K-20 350, SM465, Eaton rear, 4.56 no spin option 00 Dodge 2500 4x4, 24V cummins, 5 speed Chad South Central Nebraska

09-20-2002, 10:04 AM	#9
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,723	I like the GM Performance parts aluminum valve covers for a BB short setup. Other than that, the tall plain aluminum ones are more my speed. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

09-20-2002, 03:48 PM	#10
540 Stroker Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 53	I had a set of the black MT small block covers on a Z28 I had way back when. They were the covers to have, along with the flat, perforated air cleaners. LOL. A buddy of mine has a set of the natural cast MTs on his big block, but he's going for the retro look so it fits. To me, they look dated and somewhat chintzy compared to the other covers on the market, but to each their own. The major gripe I have with the BB MTs is that they casted the Chevy logo backwards! The only place I've seen them for sale is at swap meets. Good luck. __________________ Got torque?

09-20-2002, 03:55 PM	#11
Chevy Punk Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Blaine WA Posts: 455	I have a set of the M/T valve covers for my 350. They are so cool. They are also for sale if someone has the right price!

09-20-2002, 05:23 PM	#12
70 Jimmy aka Crusher, Crushergmc Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,834	They go for about $25 to $100 around here. There are still a ton of them out there. These are a little harder to find. Not many 427s out there. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...858783304&rd=1 __________________ "KEEP IT DOWN!" 70 Jimmy 454 2wd 56 GMC Big Window "It's funny till someone gets hurt, then it's freakin' hilarious"

09-20-2002, 09:15 PM	#13
chevynut Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Tampa, FL. USA Posts: 171	I just got a set of new Mickey Thompson alum. finned big block covers off Ebay for $36 (including shipping). I might not be needing them. I have to see how they look on my Camaro. If I don't like I will post them on this board for sale. Mike __________________ Mike 1989 C1500 SWB Reg Cab 2003 Chevy Tahoe Z-71 70 Camaro RS/SS - 454

09-20-2002, 09:46 PM	#14
Crank Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Crittenden, KY Posts: 1,965	Yeah, when I was littler, my dad had them on his Chevelles, bb and sb. My aunt has them on her olive green 4 door chevelle , nice! But I have a set of Aluminum valve covers on a 283 I have. But my favorite are the Chevrolet ones from GMPerformance Parts. Brandon

09-21-2002, 09:55 AM	#15
gmcnorton Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Middleport, Pa. 17953 Posts: 737	VALVE COVERS I HAVE A SET OF THOSE IN MY GARAGE ON ON MOTOR FOR 2 DAYS TOOK THEM OFF CAUSE OF FIREWALL......FOR SALE MAYBE????



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09-21-2002, 11:51 AM	#16
mooneyes Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Slippery Rock PA USA Posts: 1,692	the last i knew JEGS and i think PAW still sells them __________________ Ken Lyons, Slippery rock pa 68 short step 327 t10 4 gear 72 2wd blazer project 70 lwb 305/700r driver 78 caprice project 02 cavalier D.D ( hate it!!)

09-21-2002, 12:15 PM	#17
Crank Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Crittenden, KY Posts: 1,965	I haven't seen them in jegs, but I have seen them in Paw. Hell around here all I have to do is go look in peoples pastures, or in their hollers. But Im kinda partial to the Chevrolet valve covers, with the little bowties on them. And if you need a breather, you can just drill it and add a gromet. Does anyone like these? Can some people post some pics of their favorite? Brandon

09-21-2002, 12:16 PM	#18
1971LT1SWBPOSI373 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, VA Posts: 460	I love them. I have a black set on my truck right now. They look pretty dam cool. TJ __________________ 1971 Shortbed 350/350 w/ Posi-traction 3:73's 1996 Chevy Silverado TJ in Springfield, Virginia Likes old Chevy trucks Drinks Miller MGD

09-21-2002, 05:06 PM	#19
basketcase Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Edgerton OH USA Posts: 632	I had a set on my '67 Corvette big block coupe. At one time everybody had them so there are lots of them around used. I'm looking for a pair of Offenhauser valve covers for a small block. I have an Offy intake and I'd like things to match. Anyone have a pair under the workbench? Tom __________________ '69 swb stepside in progress. '59 Corvette lifetime project

09-21-2002, 05:19 PM	#20
big71 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: JONESVILL NC Posts: 1,303	i got a set of m/t too if any one wants them let me know ya there sb

09-25-2002, 03:27 PM	#21
XXL Señor Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edge of the world Posts: 5,367	These are nice too! Kenneth __________________ Craigslist \| ebay \| Engrishtees \| www.myattitudesucks.com \| Follow me on Twitter

09-25-2002, 11:56 PM	#22
neonlarry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,746	I like the M/Ts too, I just put a pair of black ones on mine a few weeks ago. I think holley is making them now, look at the valve cover section on their website. __________________ 70 C/10 Light Red 350/TH350, HEI, Duals w/40 series Flows, 91 seat, LED taillights 99 Pontiac S/C GTP, SLP Ram Air hood, GMPP Konis & springs 95 Neon ACR, MP PCM, AFX UDP, 3.0 CAI

09-26-2002, 12:32 AM	#23
superchevy Got big-block? Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 2,453	I like these Edelbrocks the best. Big71 just bought them from me. SC Attached Images __________________ '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

09-26-2002, 12:51 AM	#24
Bowtie468 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Cecilia, Louisiana Posts: 1,638	[QUOTE]My aunt has them on her olive green 4 door chevelle[/Q UOTE] Cool aunt !!! __________________ Chris click here to see my buildpage http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=394656 ---------------------------------- 1979 C10 Silverado Big10 SWB Factory 454/400 Cardinal Red/Santa Fe Tan (original paint) 1969 Camaro X44 LS swap 1968 C10 SWB Fleetside (SOLD) 468BBC MultiPort TPI / Dynamic EFI P4 Black/Black 1963 Nova SS convertible (SOLD) 194 I6/ PowerGlide

09-26-2002, 12:55 AM	#25
Bowtie468 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Cecilia, Louisiana Posts: 1,638	Oops, messed that up! How do you insert a portion of someones post with out it coming out like that? __________________ Chris click here to see my buildpage http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=394656 ---------------------------------- 1979 C10 Silverado Big10 SWB Factory 454/400 Cardinal Red/Santa Fe Tan (original paint) 1969 Camaro X44 LS swap 1968 C10 SWB Fleetside (SOLD) 468BBC MultiPort TPI / Dynamic EFI P4 Black/Black 1963 Nova SS convertible (SOLD) 194 I6/ PowerGlide

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