Aluminum Valve covers

Discussion in ''Da Nailhead' started by gs65, Oct 5, 2020.

  1. Turbinator

    Turbinator Active Member

    Sir, I would agree $1000. CANADIAN is too heavy for me as well.
     
  2. John Codman

    John Codman Platinum Level Contributor

    If you hunt for a factory pair be careful. This (at the time) New Englander bought a set from someone in California. I forgot about CA emissions. These covers were for a '66 and have a depression in the left cover for an air pump. It bugged me at first, but now it's a conversation starter and it's staying.
     
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  3. jmos4

    jmos4 Well-Known Member

    Hi,

    Also note the pcv valve is straight on 64, maybe 65 and the 66 is on a angle

    Regards,
    Jim
     
  4. '65softtop4

    '65softtop4 Well-Known Member

    I purchased these about 10 years ago from oldbuick. Max space inside for your rockers.
    Originals are the way to go.
     

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  5. John Codman

    John Codman Platinum Level Contributor

    I did not know that. My PCV is straight, so Buick must have been using an AIR pump in '64 or '65.
     
  6. 66electrafied

    66electrafied Just tossing in my nickel's worth

    Well, I bought a set off of a member here and am happy; - he gave me a deal I couldn't refuse and even with exchange it worked out to less than a repopped new set. I'm going to mount them up next week; - and yes, the PCV is straight whereas my 66 was originally angled. I don't really care; - sure, a purist would, and if anything it'll be a test to the various "entourages" of "car guys" that come by and look at the car in the next show that I do; - if I do one. A purist might also note that the bucket seats I'll have installed are not the right ones either; - I have a 65 set and not the proper "strato-buckets". 99% of the population wouldn't know the difference even if it was spelled out to them on paper, and nor would they care.
     
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  7. gs66

    gs66 Silver Level contributor

    99.85%! Good for you!
     
  8. 87GN@Tahoe

    87GN@Tahoe Well-Known Member

    Mooneyes I had fit over my Telesco rockers no problem... The real problem was I couldn't get those things to seal without leaking to save my life the bolt hole shape sucked, and gasket surface was less than optimal. They were a real PITA
     

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