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luzl78 12-04-2023 01:52 PM

those valve covers will shine like a diamond

Unreal 12-07-2023 12:22 PM

Just curious why we restore our cars with better than original gaps and better than original paint jobs, and often replicate overspray, etc. But want to use inferior, albeit more original looking re-chrome processes.

I'm not dissing anyone, as I did that, myself, except that I had my valve covers show chromed. I even had my painter replicate the paint smear in one of the punched holes on the underside of the deck lid!

Mr70 12-07-2023 02:02 PM

Can only speak for what I went through,platers thick show chrome plating covered up the dripper dimples on my valve covers.

69L78 12-23-2023 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by 69L78 (Post 1639026)
After seeing the photo's of the air cleaner you sent me, I have corresponded with Dan at The Chrome Shop and I will be sending 11 BB valve covers out on Monday. For those of you who might be interested in buying original GM valve covers, I am only sending out 1969 Camaro & 1970 Chevelle valve covers that will be available in the future.

I sent my 11 valve covers to The Chrome Shop 0n Dec. 3rd, 2023, to may surprise, on Thursday Dec 21, 2023 I received a package in the mail from The Chrome Shop, Dan wanted my opinion before he proceeded with the other 9. This is a left side 1970 Chevelle, and yes the dimples are still there.

67 442 12-23-2023 02:12 PM

Since your in front of them what changes would you suggest?

Tuna Joe 12-23-2023 06:13 PM

Is that show chrome or nickel/ chrome?
They look amazing

69L78 12-25-2023 02:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Tuna Joe (Post 1640793)
Is that show chrome or nickel/ chrome?
They look amazing

They are flash chrome/nickel chrome and yes I am very pleased with the results and will be getting the other 9 valve covers done.

CamarosRus 12-27-2023 11:53 PM

69 L78, You previously wrote "they quoted me $225 - $280 ea."

What did Dan charge for the ONE (pic above) and what do you anticipate paying
for more......???

I have survivor 70' L78/LS6 covers needing Chrome versus buying CRANE Covers
for ???? $$$$$$

69L78 12-28-2023 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by CamarosRus (Post 1641052)
69 L78, You previously wrote "they quoted me $225 - $280 ea."

What did Dan charge for the ONE (pic above) and what do you anticipate paying
for more......???

I have survivor 70' L78/LS6 covers needing Chrome versus buying CRANE Covers
for ???? $$$$$$

I will let you know the price when they are all finished and I get an invoice.

69L78 03-06-2024 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamarosRus (Post 1641052)
69 L78, You previously wrote "they quoted me $225 - $280 ea."

What did Dan charge for the ONE (pic above) and what do you anticipate paying
for more......???

I have survivor 70' L78/LS6 covers needing Chrome versus buying CRANE Covers
for ???? $$$$$$

I received 10 of my 18 valve covers I sent out, I was charged $270 ea. or $540 per pair for a total of $2700 + shipping and yes I am very pleased with the results. Some members like to complain about high price of parts, but they have no problem shooting for the moon when they sell their car or their customers cars.


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