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Motorhead Message Central => Rodder's Roundtable => Topic started by: Dusty on June 13, 2005, 07:07:16 AM

Title: Corvette Valve Covers
Post by: Dusty on June 13, 2005, 07:07:16 AM
Anyone out there have a set of the early Corvette Finned Valve Covers they don't need and would be willing to part with?  I figure there is a pair hanging in a shop somewhere collecting dust.  I have an old set of Fuelie Heads that I need covers for...
Title: Re: Corvette Valve Covers
Post by: phat46 on June 13, 2005, 06:02:33 PM
Quote from: "Dusty"Anyone out there have a set of the early Corvette Finned Valve Covers they don't need and would be willing to part with?  I figure there is a pair hanging in a shop somewhere collecting dust.  I have an old set of Fuelie Heads that I need covers for...

 Which do you need, the ones with the offset hold down bolt holes or the ones with the "standard" hold down bolt holes?  I have one of each, not a pair of each, just one of each ( don't ask) if you can come up with another single, I'd be glad to help you out
Title: Re: Corvette Valve Covers
Post by: Dusty on June 13, 2005, 10:51:15 PM
Hey Phat46...
Hold on to those valve covers.  I have a Buddy coming into town Thursday and he is supposed to have a set.  He doesn't remember which set he has.  I'll let you know...We may still be able to work ,out something...

Thanks, Benny
Title: Re: Corvette Valve Covers
Post by: EMSjunkie on June 13, 2005, 10:56:17 PM
Quote from: "Dusty"Hey Phat46...
Hold on to those valve covers.  I have a Buddy coming into town Thursday and he is supposed to have a set.  He doesn't remember which set he has.  I'll let you know...We may still be able to work ,out something...

Thanks, Benny


Hey Benny, I may have a set I got in a swap /trade. I'll look
and let you know. near as I can remember, they are cast aluminum.


Vance
Title: Re: Corvette Valve Covers
Post by: Dusty on June 14, 2005, 11:56:11 AM
Hi again...
You that responded to my request....I need the straight across mounting bolt style, which is the later issue for heads that have the accessory mounts on the ends of the heads...

Thanks
Title: Corvette Valve Covers
Post by: Scrap Fe on June 14, 2005, 12:29:44 PM
Benny,

I have a set that were made before the pattern broke (pre 1965)and was repaired.  The covers made after the repair have a parting line that goes through the letter "O" on Corvette perpendicular to the fins.

If you are interested send me a PM.
Title: Corvette Valve Covers
Post by: Dingus on June 14, 2005, 05:23:34 PM
The Vett covers  with the straight across holes are still available new from Chevy!!
Title: Corvette Valve Covers
Post by: Dusty on June 14, 2005, 10:38:55 PM
Thanks, Dingus...I'll look into it...

Thanks
Title: Corvette Valve Covers
Post by: Phat on June 15, 2005, 01:46:59 PM
Dusty   Bought a set yesterday GM restoration Parts # is 800320
Paragon 800-882-4688 also sells them Part # 301051
Title: Corvette Valve Covers
Post by: CLSSY56 on June 24, 2005, 08:15:16 PM
Here is the staggered bolt version on my car.
(http://www.tri-5chevy.com/CLSSY56/Engine_1-22-05.JPG)
Title: Corvette Valve Covers
Post by: BELLM on June 25, 2005, 09:15:52 AM
I have a set of the staggered covers, 9 fin.  I have been told they are sorta rare.  Anyone know for sure what year used 9 fin and what theyare worth?
Title: Corvette Valve Covers
Post by: reborn55 on June 27, 2005, 11:24:48 PM
Hey Travis--when you gonna clean that motor
Title: Corvette Valve Covers
Post by: CLSSY56 on June 28, 2005, 07:55:50 AM
Quote from: "reborn55"Hey Travis--when you gonna clean that motor

I might Ken ;) didn't know you were on here too :) Actually it's a little dirtier now... but hey I drive it  8) Looked at the clock and it said 48K.  I bought it with 18K 2 years ago.

I can stop by your house and you can show me the proper way to clean it ;)
Title: Corvette Valve Covers
Post by: reborn55 on June 28, 2005, 09:04:17 PM
how much time do you have :wink: