1970 Chevelle valve covers - Page 2

Unreal · #1 02-09-2007, 01:51 PM

I have a driver side one that looks like the one in the pic. Has one minor ding about 1/8" dia. Has the same wire loom towers and temp wire clip. I also have several pass side ones, but I don't know what to look for to see if they are correct for 70. $125 for a pair. I have had problems trying to download pics, but if you are interested PM me and I'll try again.

**Xplantdad** · #2 02-07-2007, 07:52 AM

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I need two sets of good used 1970 only, Chevelle valve covers. Can be painted or chromed as I will rechrome. Must be in good shape with no damage or severe pitting. If unsure what you have, shoot me a photo and I will verify. Please respond via PM. Thank you.
Rick

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Rick,

Donnie sent me these two pics to show what the Crane units look like...Thanks Donnie!

**SS427** · #3 02-07-2007, 04:27 PM

Thanks Bruce. If Donnie would learn how to post pictures on line here you wouldn't have to do that........

Whoops, kettle calling the kettle black.............

Your engine compartment looks awesome Donnie! Crane covers are the best available. I would rather not go that route if I dont have to as they are still somewhat easy to spot just looking at the small lip around the base which is a little more pronounced then originals. Also the oil filler cap does not seat correctly with the ears pointing straight up and down (I thought I had heard they corrected that). They are very nice covers without a doubt but I would rather have originals if possible. If I don't find them soon I will have to go for the Crane covers.

Rick

**k92** · #4 02-07-2007, 08:20 PM

Well, I spoke the people at Ramos Plating today and was told that if they ground down the pits on the valve covers that they would have hit the spot welds for the drippers.Apparently they are now not taking in anymore valve covers to chrome.I may try somewhere else before I look at the Crane pieces.

**k92** · #5 02-07-2007, 10:12 PM

Paul's Chrome quoted me an initial price of $350.00 per cover.They said that they can fix any pitting etc... and still leave the factory spot welding dimples. So the question is spend $700.00 or more to get the originals fixed or spend $450.00 for the Crane pieces????

**SS427** · #6 02-07-2007, 10:42 PM

Ouch!!!

Cranes are looking even more inticing at that price!
Rick

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