6 cyl Chevrolet Chrome Valve Cover ?(rare) - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**NGN** · 01-27-2010, 01:02 PM

I came across a 6 cyl chrome valve cover it looks all factory origenal down to the Chevrolet script . Well I'm thinking of getting it and possibbly using it or (plans to go V8) or hang on the wall . Is this something rare worth getting or if anything look nice on my garage wall . Thanks Nick

suville · 01-27-2010, 01:55 PM

More than likely it was chromed at one time dont recall ever seein a stock chrome one and if it has chevrolet script on it its most likely for a 235

Brad · 01-27-2010, 05:30 PM

I'm 99.999% sure the factory never made a chrome valve cover, however I've seen chromed aftermarket covers.

**special-K** · 01-27-2010, 06:12 PM

As I recall.The53/54 Corvette Blue Flames had painted valve covers.

68gmsee · 01-27-2010, 06:39 PM

I've never seen an original chrome cover that came from the factory either.

We do tend to forget that there were a lot of hotrodders in the 50's and 60's that liked to chrome everything they could. Especially since there weren't a lot of aftermarket vendors in those days and chroming was cheap and not as regulated as it is today.

I'd buy it if the price was reasonable.

Dark Knight · 01-27-2010, 06:48 PM

"When in doubt, chrome it out."

LINELOCK · 01-27-2010, 07:45 PM

The 62-63 nova ss had a chrome valve cover on it. They didn't come with small blocks those years, and if i remember , they also had a chrome air cleaner lid too.

**68 Stepside** · 01-27-2010, 08:41 PM

I'm 100% positive my neighbor had a chrome I6 scripted valve cover. He was a cheap guy, bought and sold junk forever, he would never have had one chromed. That being said, someone else could have had it chromed at some point and my friend just happened upon it. Thinking long and hard, I don't know for sure if I've ever seen another chromed one. Anyone else have any input on this?

**NGN** · 01-28-2010, 07:37 AM

Thanks all for the feed back

72BlckButy · 01-28-2010, 09:36 AM

Any pics of it? Or one at all?

kyull67 · 01-28-2010, 11:15 AM

I'm pretty sure mine is factory, but I could be wrong. Both of my six cylinders have them. The Biscayne with a 230 came in Chevrolet orange though.

**425HP409** · 01-28-2010, 11:17 AM

Some Novas in 62-63 and all 64s with a 230 CID engine came from the factory with a Chrome Valve Cover and Air Cleaner Lid as stated by Lifelock

**NGN** · 01-28-2010, 12:05 PM

Sorry no pic's, I do plan on going back to the yard and getting it but not to soon. The yard is only open 10am-2pm Sat and a somewhat far ride , so it's hard to get the timing right not to mention the strick rules they have. Five dollor charge to get in ,no tool bag in the yard and when you find the part all while being follow by and empoly you have the choice, them at a charge of corse or yourself free to remove the part. Your followed back to get your tool bag follow back to the part and watched for every part you take and charge for every nut bolt and thing you need at a bit more then you would think . So maybe I mite not be in a big hurry after all to go back.

**NGN** · 01-28-2010, 12:07 PM

Yeh Kyull67 that's it. Nice job under the hood and with the engine, Valve cover makes for a nicer and cleaner touch. Well make's up my mind I'll be going back to get it .Thanks Nick

mike16 · 01-29-2010, 03:48 PM

yea, the came on chevells too. chrome air cleaner, valve cover and fuel line , certainly in 65

silverstreak · 01-29-2010, 09:07 PM

I have one on my 63 that I got from a swap meet many years ago.

01-27-2010, 01:02 PM	#1
NGN Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Old Bridge,NJ Posts: 840	6 cyl Chevrolet Chrome Valve Cover ?(rare) I came across a 6 cyl chrome valve cover it looks all factory origenal down to the Chevrolet script . Well I'm thinking of getting it and possibbly using it or (plans to go V8) or hang on the wall . Is this something rare worth getting or if anything look nice on my garage wall . Thanks Nick

01-27-2010, 01:55 PM	#2
suville Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Mtn. Home, Idaho Posts: 906	Re: 6 cyl Chevrolet Chrome Valve Cover ?(rare) *More than likely it was chromed at one time dont recall ever seein a stock chrome one and if it has chevrolet script on it its most likely for a 235*

01-27-2010, 05:30 PM	#3
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,672	Re: 6 cyl Chevrolet Chrome Valve Cover ?(rare) I'm 99.999% sure the factory never made a chrome valve cover, however I've seen chromed aftermarket covers. __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

01-27-2010, 06:12 PM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 6 cyl Chevrolet Chrome Valve Cover ?(rare) As I recall.The53/54 Corvette Blue Flames had painted valve covers. __________________ "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 ~

01-27-2010, 06:39 PM	#5
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: 6 cyl Chevrolet Chrome Valve Cover ?(rare) I've never seen an original chrome cover that came from the factory either. We do tend to forget that there were a lot of hotrodders in the 50's and 60's that liked to chrome everything they could. Especially since there weren't a lot of aftermarket vendors in those days and chroming was cheap and not as regulated as it is today. I'd buy it if the price was reasonable.

01-27-2010, 06:48 PM	#6
Dark Knight Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Pleak, Texas Posts: 420	Re: 6 cyl Chevrolet Chrome Valve Cover ?(rare) "When in doubt, chrome it out." __________________ -1967 Chevrolet Fleetside LWB- 350 V8 w/thumpr cam, NV3500, 3.08 gears, A/C, PS -1983 Chevy Silverado C1500- 383 stroker, TH400 -1989 Chevy Silverado K1500 SWB- 5.3L swap, 700R4, 3.42 gears -And a '66 Ford Mustang- 200 I6, C4 trans, rust bucket "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself." -FDR (and maybe rust too) You've gotta be able to stop and steer before you can go fast!

01-27-2010, 07:45 PM	#7
LINELOCK Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NEVADA Posts: 506	Re: 6 cyl Chevrolet Chrome Valve Cover ?(rare) The 62-63 nova ss had a chrome valve cover on it. They didn't come with small blocks those years, and if i remember , they also had a chrome air cleaner lid too. Last edited by LINELOCK; 01-27-2010 at 07:46 PM. Reason: spell

01-27-2010, 08:41 PM	#8
68 Stepside huh? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Washington, Illinois Posts: 5,690	Re: 6 cyl Chevrolet Chrome Valve Cover ?(rare) I'm 100% positive my neighbor had a chrome I6 scripted valve cover. He was a cheap guy, bought and sold junk forever, he would never have had one chromed. That being said, someone else could have had it chromed at some point and my friend just happened upon it. Thinking long and hard, I don't know for sure if I've ever seen another chromed one. Anyone else have any input on this? __________________ Someday when I'm lonely, Wishing you weren't so far away, Then I will remember Things we said today. RIP El Jay Last edited by 68 Stepside; 01-27-2010 at 08:46 PM.

01-28-2010, 07:37 AM	#9
NGN Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Old Bridge,NJ Posts: 840	Re: 6 cyl Chevrolet Chrome Valve Cover ?(rare) Thanks all for the feed back

01-28-2010, 09:36 AM	#10
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: 6 cyl Chevrolet Chrome Valve Cover ?(rare) Any pics of it? Or one at all? __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

01-28-2010, 11:15 AM	#11
kyull67 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Springfield/Kansas City Posts: 1,842	Re: 6 cyl Chevrolet Chrome Valve Cover ?(rare) I'm pretty sure mine is factory, but I could be wrong. Both of my six cylinders have them. The Biscayne with a 230 came in Chevrolet orange though. Attached Images __________________ The first '67 The current '67 '63 Biscayne

01-28-2010, 11:17 AM	#12
425HP409 425hp409 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Prosper Texas Posts: 841	Re: 6 cyl Chevrolet Chrome Valve Cover ?(rare) Some Novas in 62-63 and all 64s with a 230 CID engine came from the factory with a Chrome Valve Cover and Air Cleaner Lid as stated by Lifelock __________________ Charles 68 SWB, Dad bought new, now 396 & factory ac 64 Impala SS, 409 425HP, 4 speed AC 64 Bel Air Wagon, 400 Small Block 57 Bel Air all original 283 w/Factory Air 77 GMC Sprint, 454/425HP 67 Olds 442, all original 90 ZR1 Corvette Last edited by 425HP409; 01-28-2010 at 11:18 AM.

01-28-2010, 12:05 PM	#13
NGN Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Old Bridge,NJ Posts: 840	Re: 6 cyl Chevrolet Chrome Valve Cover ?(rare) Sorry no pic's, I do plan on going back to the yard and getting it but not to soon. The yard is only open 10am-2pm Sat and a somewhat far ride , so it's hard to get the timing right not to mention the strick rules they have. Five dollor charge to get in ,no tool bag in the yard and when you find the part all while being follow by and empoly you have the choice, them at a charge of corse or yourself free to remove the part. Your followed back to get your tool bag follow back to the part and watched for every part you take and charge for every nut bolt and thing you need at a bit more then you would think . So maybe I mite not be in a big hurry after all to go back.

01-28-2010, 12:07 PM	#14
NGN Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Old Bridge,NJ Posts: 840	Re: 6 cyl Chevrolet Chrome Valve Cover ?(rare) Yeh Kyull67 that's it. Nice job under the hood and with the engine, Valve cover makes for a nicer and cleaner touch. Well make's up my mind I'll be going back to get it .Thanks Nick Last edited by NGN; 01-28-2010 at 12:26 PM.

01-29-2010, 03:48 PM	#15
mike16 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: bisbee, arizona Posts: 1,530	Re: 6 cyl Chevrolet Chrome Valve Cover ?(rare) yea, the came on chevells too. chrome air cleaner, valve cover and fuel line , certainly in 65



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01-29-2010, 09:07 PM	#16
silverstreak Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Posts: 255	Re: 6 cyl Chevrolet Chrome Valve Cover ?(rare) I have one on my 63 that I got from a swap meet many years ago.

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