283 rocker covers get a facelift - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Lugnutz65 · 05-02-2022, 08:58 AM

I was given a pair of 283/327 Corvette rocker covers. One had a huge hole cut in it by some dumby-head.
I had a guy TIG weld the hole shut and add weld so I could re-form the script to say Corvette again. Turned out good IMO.
I still wasn’t sure I would like them better than the original 283 CHEVROLET script covers.
I decided to polish the Corvette covers and paint a black background between the fins. I then removed the paint at the top edge of the fins and top surface of the script. I LIKE IT!
Last pic shows both polished but still need to paint one. Paint makes a big difference.
Feels good to turn junk into something nice!

Braunschweiger · 05-02-2022, 09:37 AM

Wow, that's great. Great work, I love these valve covers.

**Steeveedee** · 05-02-2022, 09:54 AM

That came out real nice! When I rebuild my engine, I'm thinking about a set of finned aluminum covers.

SCOTI · 05-02-2022, 10:26 AM

x2. The correction effort for the hole turned out well. You barely notice it w/the paint.

**cwcarpenter98** · 05-02-2022, 10:54 AM

That looks great!

LostMy65 · 05-02-2022, 11:01 AM

Great job.
Love the look of those valve covers.

LostMy65 · 05-02-2022, 11:06 AM

Seems like a common thing.

LostMy65 · 05-02-2022, 11:52 AM

Markb01 modified a classic set of valve covers to include a PVC valve and did it rather discreetly to where it didn't detract from the look.

**Steeveedee** · 05-02-2022, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LostMy65

Markb01 modified a classic set of valve covers to include a PVC valve and did it rather discreetly to where it didn't detract from the look.

I figured that monster hole was for crankcase ventilation. Newer engines don't have a road draft tube or provision for a vent in the oil fill tube, etc. I have a big block, and I won't be using covers like that. This was a nice save!

**MT65** · 05-02-2022, 02:52 PM

Great job, that really looks good…..

**The Rocknrod** · 05-02-2022, 02:54 PM

Yep you did a great job on those valve covers.

64shortbox · 05-03-2022, 08:25 AM

You did a fantastic job on the valve cover! Good Save!

Lugnutz65 · 05-03-2022, 08:41 AM

Almost done the second one.

Lugnutz65 · 05-03-2022, 08:18 PM

All done. Needs a clear coat to slow down oxidation, but wow what a difference!

Braunschweiger · 05-04-2022, 02:42 AM

That's right, beautiful parts. The valve covers will enchant your engine bay.

**sirJim** · 05-05-2022, 12:14 AM

I did kind of the same with the tall finned ones but just polished the fins after oxidizing then heat paint baked.

**TJ's Chevy** · 05-05-2022, 02:28 AM

Nice work!

MikeN · 05-05-2022, 10:39 AM

Beautiful, and the rams horn exhaust manifolds look perfect with them.

lilpoindexter · 05-07-2022, 03:19 PM

05-02-2022, 08:58 AM	#1
Lugnutz65 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 1,927	283 rocker covers get a facelift I was given a pair of 283/327 Corvette rocker covers. One had a huge hole cut in it by some dumby-head. I had a guy TIG weld the hole shut and add weld so I could re-form the script to say Corvette again. Turned out good IMO. I still wasn’t sure I would like them better than the original 283 CHEVROLET script covers. I decided to polish the Corvette covers and paint a black background between the fins. I then removed the paint at the top edge of the fins and top surface of the script. I LIKE IT! Last pic shows both polished but still need to paint one. Paint makes a big difference. Feels good to turn junk into something nice! Attached Images __________________ My 65 C10 build: www.lugnutz65chevystepside.weebly.com Want to know more about T5 transmissions? My website has a T5 Info Page and a Step by Step T5 rebuild.

05-02-2022, 09:37 AM	#2
Braunschweiger Registered User Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Braunschweig, Lower Saxony, Germany Posts: 830	Re: 283 rocker covers get a facelift Wow, that's great. Great work, I love these valve covers. __________________ ------------------------------------------- Greetings Harald My 62 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829782

05-02-2022, 09:54 AM	#3
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,932	Re: 283 rocker covers get a facelift That came out real nice! When I rebuild my engine, I'm thinking about a set of finned aluminum covers. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

05-02-2022, 10:26 AM	#4
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,132	Re: 283 rocker covers get a facelift x2. The correction effort for the hole turned out well. You barely notice it w/the paint. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

05-02-2022, 10:54 AM	#5
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,506	Re: 283 rocker covers get a facelift That looks great! __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, Muncie 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 --> Soon to be 350, Saginaw 4 speed 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson

05-02-2022, 11:01 AM	#6
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,530	Re: 283 rocker covers get a facelift Great job. Love the look of those valve covers. __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

05-02-2022, 11:06 AM	#7
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,530	Re: 283 rocker covers get a facelift Seems like a common thing. Attached Images __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

05-02-2022, 11:52 AM	#8
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,530	Re: 283 rocker covers get a facelift Markb01 modified a classic set of valve covers to include a PVC valve and did it rather discreetly to where it didn't detract from the look. __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

05-02-2022, 02:52 PM	#10
MT65 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Kila mt Posts: 451	Re: 283 rocker covers get a facelift Great job, that really looks good…..

05-02-2022, 02:54 PM	#11
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: 283 rocker covers get a facelift Yep you did a great job on those valve covers. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

05-03-2022, 08:25 AM	#12
64shortbox Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Tulare, CA Posts: 735	Re: 283 rocker covers get a facelift You did a fantastic job on the valve cover! Good Save!

05-03-2022, 08:41 AM	#13
Lugnutz65 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 1,927	Re: 283 rocker covers get a facelift Almost done the second one. Attached Images __________________ My 65 C10 build: www.lugnutz65chevystepside.weebly.com Want to know more about T5 transmissions? My website has a T5 Info Page and a Step by Step T5 rebuild.

05-03-2022, 08:18 PM	#14
Lugnutz65 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 1,927	Re: 283 rocker covers get a facelift All done. Needs a clear coat to slow down oxidation, but wow what a difference! Attached Images __________________ My 65 C10 build: www.lugnutz65chevystepside.weebly.com Want to know more about T5 transmissions? My website has a T5 Info Page and a Step by Step T5 rebuild.

05-04-2022, 02:42 AM	#15
Braunschweiger Registered User Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Braunschweig, Lower Saxony, Germany Posts: 830	Re: 283 rocker covers get a facelift That's right, beautiful parts. The valve covers will enchant your engine bay. __________________ ------------------------------------------- Greetings Harald My 62 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829782

05-05-2022, 12:14 AM	#16
sirJim Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Denmark Posts: 309	Re: 283 rocker covers get a facelift I did kind of the same with the tall finned ones but just polished the fins after oxidizing then heat paint baked. Attached Images __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=737695 62 burb in the making.



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05-05-2022, 02:28 AM	#17
TJ's Chevy Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,399	Re: 283 rocker covers get a facelift Nice work! __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

05-05-2022, 10:39 AM	#18
MikeN Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 814	Re: 283 rocker covers get a facelift Beautiful, and the rams horn exhaust manifolds look perfect with them.

05-07-2022, 03:19 PM	#19
lilpoindexter Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: los angeles Posts: 1,136	Re: 283 rocker covers get a facelift

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