Day 2 look
 

Ok, I'm building a day 2 or old school engine for my build...
The 1st pick is my motor, just a mockup......I'm trying to decide if the polished M/T covers should stay or try to match the look of the tunnelram which is a dull look(no shine)....
2nd pic is a set of M/T covers that are more in the satin or dull sheen.
Wondering if this looks better then the shine on the M/t covers I have?

Just curious

Other

I prefer the contrast, of the raw intake w/the polished covers

I prefer the opposite.....as in the second picture.....I like the aluminum manifold to match the look of the valve covers.

It's whatever you prefer.....there is no right or wrong....it's Day2 :D

Dan

They both look good. I guess it all depends on whether you have a hood with a hole in it for the velocity stacks or whether you want to tuck a large single carburetor under the hood? Either valve covers float the boat if you ask me, but my preference is for the dull look over the polished look.

X2

Thanks for the input all...

What's the best way to get a uniform dull finish on the valve covers?

Both look period correct and GREAT! Personal preference. Is that a Weiand or similar triangular air cleaner on the 2nd photo? I like it! I am considering the same for my Chevelle D2 build. I believe it will just fit under my stock hood.

Just to clarify the 2nd photo is not mine I found it here on the site, I liked how the M/T were finished....just using it as a reference....

That might be Rich Rutt's SBC!!!!! Nice!

Like it was said above...there is no right or wrong. But....I think some kind of consistancy helps the build. Thinking back to the turn from Day 1 to Day 2...are we talking about money? High dollar polish vs low dollar function. If polished, someone was either proficient in the trade or had $$ TO blow. I would think it would carry on thru the build. The opposite is also true. Not the rule, but a good measure for the build and typical of what happened. Function first, eveything else later. Unlesss you had coin to blow...

"Chrome don't get ya home"

BIG

Good sentiments BIG! You heading to Strongsville later this week? NOCC folks might even allow your Camaro to come! ;>))

I will be there Thursday night- Sat in some fashion. Not sure on the Camaro, I'd hate to infect the show without authorized approval from the higher ups. I love that show, the crew do an amazing job.

BIG

Good deal!

YEP... That is my small block 327 motor I had in my old 69 Nova in high school. It's in my basement... The way the motor looks is exactly the way it looked/was in my Nova.. I beat the snot out of that motor and it held together... Very strong small block!!

Rich

Sam, Ill be there also after work each night... See ya there!!

Rich

Good deal Rich. See you soon and wear your golashes!

Yeah no kidding. The forecast stinks.. I hope it changes...

Rich