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Webwillie · 08-30-2011, 04:18 PM

Hey all,

Just wondering whether there was an option in 1972 trucks/blazers for chrome valve covers and air cleaner? My gut is telling me no, but I figured this would be the place to ask. I'm just finishing my 72 Blazer and thought I might dress up engine compartment with some chrome, but don't want to risk not being able to put collector plates on it.
Thanks

bouncytruck · 08-30-2011, 05:12 PM

I've never heard of it, but I'm not an expert. Around here, it wouldn't make a difference for collector plates. The vehicle just has to be over 30 years old.

**truckster** · 08-30-2011, 08:35 PM

Wow, you have must have some really strict rules at your DMV.

I worked at a Chevy dealer around that time, and I don't recall seeing any factory chrome valve covers. That doesn't mean there weren't any, but I never saw them if there were.

**70cst** · 08-31-2011, 02:19 AM

I would have to agree...I have never heard of Factory optioned Chrome Valve Covers ...

mustardjimmy71 · 08-31-2011, 06:37 AM

I think your gonna need some paint. The rules in BC dont leave room for any modifications except factory options and safety upgrades like seatbelts and brakes.

OJ1988 · 08-31-2011, 07:15 AM

Chevelles, impalas and such often had chrome valvecovers from the factory, if that helps!

pumpkin · 08-31-2011, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by mustardjimmy71

I think your gonna need some paint. The rules in BC dont leave room for any modifications except factory options and safety upgrades like seatbelts and brakes.

They have relaxed the rules a bit. they now allow anything that is period correct.

Webwillie · 09-01-2011, 12:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pumpkin

They have relaxed the rules a bit. they now allow anything that is period correct.

I knew that Chevelles, etc had chrome valve covers and unsilenced (open) style air filters, (had a 67 SD Beaumont BB, and yes I sold it when baby was on the way...damn!).
I'm not sure whether putting on chrome valve covers from LMC would pass muster with ICBC in BC. Are there big differences in after market covers and original style?

pumpkin · 09-01-2011, 10:01 AM

We had a 72 vette come in for air care, as he had to pass for his collector plates. He had cheep chrome covers, a cheep 14" chrome air cleaner, and some horrible looking headers. ICBC gave hime his collectoer plates. I am just trying to find information as to when lifts, and big tires where first started. I want to put collector plates on one of my Blazers, But I realy want it with a bit bigger tire and some lift.

Webwillie · 09-02-2011, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by pumpkin

We had a 72 vette come in for air care, as he had to pass for his collector plates. He had cheep chrome covers, a cheep 14" chrome air cleaner, and some horrible looking headers. ICBC gave hime his collectoer plates. I am just trying to find information as to when lifts, and big tires where first started. I want to put collector plates on one of my Blazers, But I realy want it with a bit bigger tire and some lift.

Check ICBC website. I believe you can be plus one tire size from what was 'stock' for the year. I'm running 12.50 x 15's so might be an issue. Rims can be plus or minus 1 year, so I figure my 15x8 ralleys should be okay. I think they were available 73 and up. You can run aftermarket and non stock items as long as they were available plus or minus one model year. High rise intake manifolds are a no-no. I'm gonna' apply with what I have and see what happens.

BOHICA · 09-02-2011, 02:37 PM

Wow. I'm sorry for you guys. Although, I'm curious, how in the world are they going to know (within reason) what's original and what isn't as long as it looks stock?

08-30-2011, 04:18 PM	#1
Webwillie Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Chilliwack, B.C. Posts: 32	stock chrome valve covers on 72 Hey all, Just wondering whether there was an option in 1972 trucks/blazers for chrome valve covers and air cleaner? My gut is telling me no, but I figured this would be the place to ask. I'm just finishing my 72 Blazer and thought I might dress up engine compartment with some chrome, but don't want to risk not being able to put collector plates on it. Thanks

08-30-2011, 05:12 PM	#2
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: stock chrome valve covers on 72 I've never heard of it, but I'm not an expert. Around here, it wouldn't make a difference for collector plates. The vehicle just has to be over 30 years old. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

08-30-2011, 08:35 PM	#3
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,829	Re: stock chrome valve covers on 72 Wow, you have must have some really strict rules at your DMV. I worked at a Chevy dealer around that time, and I don't recall seeing any factory chrome valve covers. That doesn't mean there weren't any, but I never saw them if there were.

08-31-2011, 02:19 AM	#4
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,360	Re: stock chrome valve covers on 72 I would have to agree...I have never heard of Factory optioned Chrome Valve Covers ... __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

08-31-2011, 06:37 AM	#5
mustardjimmy71 toys'r'us Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Penticton, BC, Canada Posts: 347	Re: stock chrome valve covers on 72 I think your gonna need some paint. The rules in BC dont leave room for any modifications except factory options and safety upgrades like seatbelts and brakes. __________________ 71 jimmy bone stock 350 sm465 33x12.5 rallies 79 caprice landau full load crate350 th350 lowered 20"wires 00 f150 reg cab sb 4x4 5.4L

08-31-2011, 07:15 AM	#6
OJ1988 Just a car guy Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Washington, IN Posts: 991	Re: stock chrome valve covers on 72 Chevelles, impalas and such often had chrome valvecovers from the factory, if that helps! __________________ 1955 belair Blown Pro Street cruiser 1971 Camaro Pro Touring 1973 Vega Drag Car 1970 C20 tow rig

09-01-2011, 10:01 AM	#9
pumpkin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: East Sooke B.C. Canada Posts: 543	Re: stock chrome valve covers on 72 We had a 72 vette come in for air care, as he had to pass for his collector plates. He had cheep chrome covers, a cheep 14" chrome air cleaner, and some horrible looking headers. ICBC gave hime his collectoer plates. I am just trying to find information as to when lifts, and big tires where first started. I want to put collector plates on one of my Blazers, But I realy want it with a bit bigger tire and some lift.

09-02-2011, 02:37 PM	#11
BOHICA Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Cookeville, TN Posts: 274	Re: stock chrome valve covers on 72 Wow. I'm sorry for you guys. Although, I'm curious, how in the world are they going to know (within reason) what's original and what isn't as long as it looks stock?



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