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I got tired of all the shiny stuff under the hood of my '65 Chevy II, so I am trying a different look. I'm pretty happy with how it turned out. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif[/img]

http://i1380.photobucket.com/albums/...ps5dwdnrhu.jpg

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Looks very nice,I like it.

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X2

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Nice, to much bling is CHEEZY

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Very subtle. I'm over any extra chrome. Actually, was never fond of it. If I may make an observation, and this is strictly an opinion, and in NO way do I mean this as anything critical, but I think your engine would look better with the use of the adapter (hidden) that converts your current style of valve covers to the more traditional mounting pattern. Please don't think I'm busting on you, strictly an idea to consider from an old gray-beard.

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I Like it.. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img]

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Looks good!Something different.

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awesome!

nothing screams &quot;I have no clue&quot; more than an engine bay full of cheap chinese chrome cra*

like the old saying, &quot;if it don't go, chrome it&quot; (at least I think that is what they used to say) :-)

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: al8apex</div><div class="ubbcode-body">awesome!

nothing screams &quot;I have no clue&quot; more than an engine bay full of cheap chinese chrome cra*

like the old saying, &quot;if it don't go, chrome it&quot; (at least I think that is what they used to say) :-)</div></div>

X2!! Chrome is a built in leak fixin' to happen ... TAZ

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Thanks, Guys.

Funny you should mention leaks, as that was one of my motivations for the change. I had a set of GMPP chrome stamped steel valve covers on the these Vortec heads. I got fed up with leaks around the PCV and breather grommets. Also, those covers use a stupid push-in oil fill cap, and after trying 3 different caps, I couldn't find one that actually pressed in tight. After exposure to oil and heat, everyone could be knocked out with a light tap from the index finger. After losing one on a drive and oiling down the right side of the engine, I decided they needed to go.

As much as I'd like to run early perimeter bolt valve covers, I'm staying away from the adapters, as I hear they always leak too. I HATE leaks, so I'll live with functional covers that might not look the best.

BTW.. this is not a late model crate engine. It's a '69 Tonwanda '388' casting 350 block with Vortec heads (note the wide engine stamp pad as only found on earlier blocks). I chose the Vortecs as they fit my performance goals the best. I never liked the fact that I was forced to use centerbolt covers, but I'll take function over appearance.

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Love it! Love it! Love it!

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Nice refreshing look. I love it too.

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Chrome is for bumpers and wheels .... The engine bay looks good .... The orange really pops against the black bay

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sometimes less is more I like it - well done

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Looks real nice , what color of black did you use on the inner fenders &amp; firewall ?

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Thanks guys.

As for the inner fenders and firewall, that is just black zerorust from a rattle can.

http://zero-rust.com/index.php

I brushed the same stuff on the undercarriage and floor pans. It seems like it is a little more bit more of an &quot;industrial&quot; paint than your typical hardware store rustoleum. Gloss level is pretty good for applications like this (maybe just a touch too flat). When using it with a brush on the undercarriage, it seemed to flow-out decent enough to where most brush strokes disappeared. Much easier clean-up than POR15 and other rust paints (and I've had issues with POR15 flaking in the past).

The only thing to watch, is that they claim the black is not UV stable unless top coated. However, the firewall / inner fenders in the picture above were painted in ~2007, and the car has been at shows with the hood up in direct sunlight plenty of times. So far there is no fading or any other issues, but you may not want to use it on something that is in the sun all the time.

The engine is Dupli-color 1620 Chevrolet Orange, top coated with Duplicolor engine enamel clear.

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Like to see pics of the car!?

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https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/ubbt...ing#Post634196

[img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/laugh.gif[/img]

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Nice!!