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70-71 HEMI valve covers

Started by GCragtop, November 05, 2018, 10:38:25 PM

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GCragtop

Looking for a set of wrinkle black factory style valve covers for my customers motor.

RUNCHARGER

I think they still repro them but of course they aren't as nice as factory. I built the last two sets I used from 66-69 covers and wedge covers for parts.
Sheldon

GCragtop

Yep, there should be still repro ones available.


Topcat

Notice the oil filler cap position.

Reproduction, 1st picture.
OEM, 2nd picture.

GCragtop

Yep, thats the first thing which hit to your eyes.

1 Wild R/T

Quote from: Topcat on November 06, 2018, 03:41:34 PM
Notice the oil filler cap position.

Reproduction, 1st picture.
OEM, 2nd picture.

As Sheldon mentioned that can be fixed with a donor wedge valve cover.... A couple hole saws & some silver solder....  Do a clean job & the texture of the wrinkle finish will hide minor flaws...

GCragtop

Quote from: 1 Wild R/T on November 06, 2018, 08:08:57 PM
Quote from: Topcat on November 06, 2018, 03:41:34 PM
Notice the oil filler cap position.

Reproduction, 1st picture.
OEM, 2nd picture.

As Sheldon mentioned that can be fixed with a donor wedge valve cover.... A couple hole saws & some silver solder....  Do a clean job & the texture of the wrinkle finish will hide minor flaws...

Yes.


Flatdad

If I'm not mistaken, the factory covers are a thicker gauge than the reproductions, right?

RUNCHARGER

Correct and the crisp line running front to back under the plug holes is too crisp in the thin covers.
Sheldon

GCragtop

Deal done - Thank you Mike@beaparts !!  :wave: