Original CP Products valve covers NOS 396 427 454

[PxTx]

I was under the impresion that Ansen originally made these for Joel and others back in the day. Those have the 739 and something like Chev or Chevrolet cast into them.

In the prime of produciton, demand was so great they actually started having some made in Japan. I'm pretty sure Ansen is the original source and CP just private labled(s) them. If this is true (I am going on conversations I had with Ansen back in 2001) I don't think Joel would buy through CP since they are not truely the original source (would not have been cost effective).

I also beleive the original Motion covers were only sold as chromed aluminum and black wrinkle. I have not found any evidence that they sold any in the plain buffed aluminum.

I think the later, like late 90's early 2000's hade a different casting or partial to what was originally under the covers. Regardless of that fact, not many of those chromed aluminum covers have aged well. These would be a great set to send out and get chromed.

[camarojoe]

I agree with everything you posted except the thought that Motion never used polished covers. The first set I ever got are actually polished, and have the large Motion emblems "cut down" to fit inside the covers. I believe them to be totally original and legit, and they are polished, never were chromed or painted. 739 on the insides...The CP's are newer and while from the outside they are identical, they were not the ones used my Motion.

FWIW only the chrome plated Motion ones I've ever had were cast in Japan.

[PxTx]

I don't have them in front of me, but I have a set of these type for a SBF that were ordered from the Motion catalog. They are chrome plated, but I'll have to check to see if they are from Japan.

I would be curious to see if there is a pattern on the Chromies comming from Japan. Thanks for sharing about your buffed originals.

[MR-427]

You're right Joe about the cut down emblems.And I have seen both chrome and polished..Mike.

[beater68427]

This is a 70's set