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This is from Vintage Speed. He repros and makes a lot of unique vintage speed parts, including 3X2 to 4bbl intake adapters, Edmunds air cleaners, etc. I put one of his early air cleaners on a vintage I8 Buick and it was well done. Prices are reasonable.
Dan White
64 R1 GT
64 R2 GT
58 C Cab
57 Broadmoor (Marvin)
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It is sort of generic.
Missing the center bolt.
Needs machining for a draft tube or pcv adapter.
The bottom is flat, with a cast surface.
There is no relief in the center, so certain intake manifolds will hit the fins.
The casting surface is a bit rough, so oil, dirt, and Studegoo will cover it and be hard to clean off.
It will always look dirty.
So... If you don't mind reworking it a bit, it would be cool.HTIH (Hope The Info Helps)
Jeff
Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please. Mark Twain
Note: SDC# 070190 (and earlier...)
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Originally posted by DEEPNHOCK View PostIt is sort of generic.
Missing the center bolt.
Needs machining for a draft tube or pcv adapter.
The bottom is flat, with a cast surface.
There is no relief in the center, so certain intake manifolds will hit the fins.
The casting surface is a bit rough, so oil, dirt, and Studegoo will cover it and be hard to clean off.
It will always look dirty.
So... If you don't mind reworking it a bit, it would be cool.
Anyway, this valley cover looks to be a real nice update for a Stude V8 at a reasonable price,.....Go for it!
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I guess it depends on the "Look" you are trying to accomplish.
If you like the "Overdone" look like those that Chrome everything, that's fine but I think Ribbed Valve Covers are enough, a Ribbed Oil Filler Pipe block-off Plate is available even Ribbed Air Cleaners and these Lifter Covers, but why overdo it?
The last time this came up here, I said who is going to wipe and hose down all those Ribs every 3 Months to keep it looking Good?
No one agreed at the time that they are overkill and silly. Take your best guess.
But poor fit, no baffled Crankcase Breather passage, no hole for PCV or draft tube, no center Bolt hole etc. are considerations.StudeRich
Second Generation Stude Driver,
Proud '54 Starliner Owner
SDC Member Since 1967
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My brother has had a finned valley cover on his engine for years. (I don't know where he got it.) What you can see of it looks nice, but he said if he had known how little of it would show, he wouldn't have gotten it. Stiil, I think one would look nice with finned valve covers."In the heart of Arkansas."
Searcy, Arkansas
1952 Commander 2 door. Really fine 259.
1952 2R pickup
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Originally posted by 52-fan View PostMy brother has had a finned valley cover on his engine for years. (I don't know where he got it.) What you can see of it looks nice, but he said if he had known how little of it would show, he wouldn't have gotten it. Stiil, I think one would look nice with finned valve covers.
Last edited by Kato; 03-06-2016, 04:51 PM.
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HTIH (Hope The Info Helps)
Jeff
Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please. Mark Twain
Note: SDC# 070190 (and earlier...)
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Originally posted by KatoNo idea why that second photo showed up... that's not my car.. sorry!
"Attachments" are not the same as actual added to a Post Type Photos, and they always display at the bottom of your Post as this one did.StudeRich
Second Generation Stude Driver,
Proud '54 Starliner Owner
SDC Member Since 1967
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Originally posted by StudeRich View PostThat "Attachment Photo" is in your "Attachments" Folder on the Forum, you get to it from the "Go Advanced Mode" down at the bottom, you can delete any old Photos you added by mistake or whatever, by using the "X" at the Upper Right of each Photo.
"Attachments" are not the same as actual added to a Post Type Photos, and they always display at the bottom of your Post as this one did.
The dressed up 289 looks great but first thing I am going to do is see if the valley cover on my GT was modified for the PCV. I have my doubts! What are the draw backs of not having the PCV if it isn't installed?
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