Chrome accessory delete

novadude · #1 07-17-2016, 05:16 PM

I got tired of all the shiny stuff under the hood of my '65 Chevy II, so I am trying a different look. I'm pretty happy with how it turned out. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif[/img]

**Mr70** · #2 07-17-2016, 05:42 PM

Looks very nice,I like it.

**AMANOCC** · #3 07-17-2016, 05:52 PM

X2

**m22mike** · #4 07-17-2016, 06:28 PM

Nice, to much bling is CHEEZY

**DW31S** · #5 07-17-2016, 08:15 PM

Very subtle. I'm over any extra chrome. Actually, was never fond of it. If I may make an observation, and this is strictly an opinion, and in NO way do I mean this as anything critical, but I think your engine would look better with the use of the adapter (hidden) that converts your current style of valve covers to the more traditional mounting pattern. Please don't think I'm busting on you, strictly an idea to consider from an old gray-beard.

454_Malibu · #6 07-18-2016, 12:07 AM

I Like it.. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img]

**BJCHEV396** · #7 07-18-2016, 03:41 AM

Looks good!Something different.

al8apex · #8 07-18-2016, 03:45 AM

awesome!

nothing screams "I have no clue" more than an engine bay full of cheap chinese chrome cra*

like the old saying, "if it don't go, chrome it" (at least I think that is what they used to say) :-)

**earntaz** · #9 07-18-2016, 12:36 PM

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: al8apex</div><div class="ubbcode-body">awesome!

nothing screams "I have no clue" more than an engine bay full of cheap chinese chrome cra*

like the old saying, "if it don't go, chrome it" (at least I think that is what they used to say) :-)</div></div>

X2!! Chrome is a built in leak fixin' to happen ... TAZ

novadude · #10 07-18-2016, 01:42 PM

Thanks, Guys.

Funny you should mention leaks, as that was one of my motivations for the change. I had a set of GMPP chrome stamped steel valve covers on the these Vortec heads. I got fed up with leaks around the PCV and breather grommets. Also, those covers use a stupid push-in oil fill cap, and after trying 3 different caps, I couldn't find one that actually pressed in tight. After exposure to oil and heat, everyone could be knocked out with a light tap from the index finger. After losing one on a drive and oiling down the right side of the engine, I decided they needed to go.

As much as I'd like to run early perimeter bolt valve covers, I'm staying away from the adapters, as I hear they always leak too. I HATE leaks, so I'll live with functional covers that might not look the best.

BTW.. this is not a late model crate engine. It's a '69 Tonwanda '388' casting 350 block with Vortec heads (note the wide engine stamp pad as only found on earlier blocks). I chose the Vortecs as they fit my performance goals the best. I never liked the fact that I was forced to use centerbolt covers, but I'll take function over appearance.