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1970 71 Hemi valve covers

Started by Chryco, October 11, 2020, 06:52:13 AM

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Chryco

Looking for a pair of 426 Hemi valve covers 1970 or 71. Does anyone reproduce them?
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RUNCHARGER

There were Chinese repops available a few years ago. I don't see them available now though. I made the last 2 sets I needed from 66-70 covers using wedge valvecovers for parts.
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I would also check with Dave & Roseville Moparts


Meyer



jimynick

Quote from: Meyer on October 11, 2020, 01:14:42 PM
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You DID say hemi, right? Get used to it. The hemi parts barons have been ripping people off forever compared to what the stuff SHOULD go for and it shows no sign of stopping now. That's the reason many more of us don't have one; it's just way more expensive than it's worth for a not numbers matching guy. Good luck anyways.  :bigthumb:
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Flatdad

I'm sure you're already privy to this, but just in case...

The reproduction valve covers are a much thinner gauge of steel compared to factory, which makes it harder for them to seal properly.

The biggest issue is the oil cap doesn't clock properly. So, if you're going for a correct restoration, its a dead giveaway that the car's wearing reproduction covers.

Topcat

Quote from: RUNCHARGER on October 11, 2020, 08:35:56 AM
There were Chinese repops available a few years ago. I don't see them available now though. I made the last 2 sets I needed from 66-70 covers using wedge valvecovers for parts.





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GCragtop

Quote from: Flatdad on October 12, 2020, 05:36:04 AM
I'm sure you're already privy to this, but just in case...

The reproduction valve covers are a much thinner gauge of steel compared to factory, which makes it harder for them to seal properly.

The biggest issue is the oil cap doesn't clock properly. So, if you're going for a correct restoration, its a dead giveaway that the car's wearing reproduction covers.

They are stamped incorrectly as well, very hard/impossible to use original style attaching bolts/nuts.


RUNCHARGER

"Small Block radiator.   ::)"

Original to the car. Car could have the matching #'s 340 swapped in a day and no one would have ever know.
Sheldon

Cuda_mark

Quote from: GCragtop on October 13, 2020, 02:56:24 AM
Quote from: Flatdad on October 12, 2020, 05:36:04 AM
I'm sure you're already privy to this, but just in case...

The reproduction valve covers are a much thinner gauge of steel compared to factory, which makes it harder for them to seal properly.

The biggest issue is the oil cap doesn't clock properly. So, if you're going for a correct restoration, its a dead giveaway that the car's wearing reproduction covers.

They are stamped incorrectly as well, very hard/impossible to use original style attaching bolts/nuts.

Pictures of the above: https://forum.e-bodies.org/parts-wanted/25/70-71-hemi-valve-covers/9031/msg124981#new