Day 2 Valve Covers for SBC
 

Looking for the true Day 2 versions of various popular valve covers for SBC's from the 1967 time period. Will be installed on my younger son Danny's '67 RS Camaro, he's pretty much decided on Marina Blue after seeing Bruce's brother's Camaro!!

Since you'll have the oil tube through the intake, and no need for excessive room, the Cal Custom 6 ribs would look great as cast or polished.

I may have something tucked away in the shop. Will check.

Sam will hopefully find something cool from his private stash. :naughty:

I do like Danny's taste Marlin. Marina Blue is a great color, and I'll bet he's getting excited?

Sort of, he's watching his big bro's Nova come together, so that's kinda getting him amped up - but he can't wait till drag racing season begins...

Cool...glad that Gary's Camaro inspired one from the younger crowd! :)


Here's the pics that Danny was looking at...

I like it.

Still looking for a Nova to build with my oldest who's now 13-1/2 and itching to start building something. Missed out on a Nickey sold Nova last year when I hit the snooze button but looking at a couple other Nova's right now. Hope to pick one up soon.

Marlin,

So here is what I have. Haven’t had these out for a looooong time. Thot I had after market SBC VC’s - these may be GM parts (see part numbers). You’all are the experts. No warping or nasty gouges. Let me know if you have any interest.

So maybe this doesn't fill the bill. In any case, can someone ID these for me? Thanks!

Looks like L82 valve covers.

Thanks Sam!! They look like Deuce covers - someone will grab them from ya!

Danny wants that look but with a name on it, perhaps Edelbrock's, M/T's, Cal Custom... I'm just not sure what was in vogue during that time period. Def like the finned look!

Marlin...FWIW both of these styles were popular throughout the years. Early 70's saw a lot of the M/T covers or the gold Moroso's. I bought these repro M/T covers from Summit and they can be run with or w/o the knockouts. I also bought a set of the repro Edelbrock Scripts which are my favorites and fit really well. Both of these styles should accommodate your roller rockers too.

http://preview.ibb.co/gE2Qec/68_Original.jpg

http://preview.ibb.co/eyOWKc/IMG_7723.jpg

----Edelbrocks are slick!.....Bill S

For me, a 1967 build would not have any holes in a valve cover.

I have a large selection of period valve covers... any idea what you are looking for?

Edelbrocks can be ordered with or w/o holes through Summit or Jegs, and M/T's don't have any holes punched unless you want them out. Both can look period correct for just about any year.

If either of these are relatively correct for that era, I'd lean towards the Edelbrocks...

remember, you need some type of breathing.

I'm ok with breather holes, a little extra chrome won't ruin it for Danny - it sure looks a lot better than when we broke it down!!!

The only reason I'm anti-breather is that it is a very identifiable feature of a 1967. Even a stock set of Corvette L-79 valve covers from 1967 would be period correct.

Do you have a oil tube in the intake? What carb and trans do you plan to run?

That is true, the chrome L79 covers could work too.

The intake is a true L79 intake with a 3310 Holley, we will run an M20 4 hitter with it - unsure of the rear just yet, it currently has whatever gears came stock with a 250/275HP 327 and a PG....

Yep, tons of people ran the OEM chrome L-79 covers back in the 67-68 period.

No affiliation, but I could possibly assist with shipping.
Price $70
https://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/p...551425492.html

Cool - nice gesture.

I vote for the Edelbrock valve covers they look good.
How did the factory vent crankcase pressure in 67?

Is that a period correct intake?

Yes it is. Edelbrock TM1 which became the Tarantula sbc intakes. They actually work really well to 7000 rpm but I went to the Crossram so this one will be available down the road. I think it was introduced in 70/71

http://image.ibb.co/cSQP6n/30223416_...96305063_o.jpg

http://image.ibb.co/g7KLCS/30422190_...04252298_n.jpg

I don't know if you found a set of valve covers yet, but there is a nice looking set of Pro Stock valve covers in this add on craigslist for $60. https://stlouis.craigslist.org/pts/d...698490698.html

Yes, we went with the curved script Edelbrock's like above - but since I'm always up for doubles on parts I hit the link anyway, and it's gone! They must have went quick!

The add may have expired. It's been up for a while, but I never thought to post it before. If it comes back up I'll post again. There were several parts for sale in that add, but the valve covers were the only thing that was really interesting. I only found it because I was looking for a 1850-1 carburetor and there was a Holley in the add for sale.

Yeah, it's been relisted. Here it is, 3rd picture. https://stlouis.craigslist.org/pts/d...726352386.html

Cool covers.... hmmm.....