Hot Rods Cast aluminum valve covers Cast Aluminum Valve Covers

Looking for Cast aluminum valve covers sm blk chevy ( old chevy) two breather holes and Oil fill cap on one side
whats good, traditional look ?
summit and jegs web sites both **** for searching, screw both of them
Saw Holly had nice ones but pricey

 

Sounds like you want an old pair of Ansens, time to hit the cl***ifieds and swap meets.

 

I'd agree with hitting the swapmeets and Keep an eye on adds on CRaigslst and fB market place for yard/estate sales with car parts and tools.

 

I’ve been looking but not really hard and it seems like the used stuff you’re looking for is also a little pricey. But then again what isn’t these days.

 

Offset holes?

 

I've had the same experience. Speedway is better, still not good but better.

 

I like those.

 

No

 

I've seen some good looking covers in the cl***ifieds here I've seen some good looking covers in the cl***ifieds here

 

I found some used Ansens, Wiends for sale google most were cracked/busted for $150 . Ha Ha , Naw.
Might as well just spend the coin and get these holly's rather than 150 for cracked busted ones
https://www.holley.com/products/engine/valve_covers/small_block_chevy/muscle_series/parts/241-134
https://www.holley.com/products/engine/valve_covers/small_block_chevy/cast/parts/6850
https://www.holley.com/products/engine/valve_covers/small_block_chevy/cast/parts/6855G

 

My first place when I need something is talking to local folks. That's right... actually talking to folks.
Screw that online big store stuff.
Haven't bought a item like valve covers, intakes or mag wheels online in years.
Plenty of those items locally.
Just my opinion...your results may vary.

 

Bought these at a swap meet this past November for $30.00.

 

Most swap meets will have plenty of SBC covers. If there cheap I buy them and hang them on the wall. Been looking for a pair of Ridge Runners govers to go with a tunnel ram . if your looking for them they will hide LOL

 

If got a few sets of old early '60 factory steel valve covers with the "chevrolet" stamped. One set I had show quality chromed 40 years ago . They dont have any breather holes . Their asking big bucks $$ for these too

I do have a set of Big Block Ansens and a set of M/Ts.

 

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/809996180235443/?mibextid=dXMIcH

$50 bucks

 

Good find, that's a real good price. Guy seems willing to ship, too. Easy enough to knock out one of those hole plugs if needed. If I was the OP I'd strongly consider these. Would look nice with a polish job.

 

And with an Eelco breather

 

in my salad days, corvette valve covers were "it." one thing to remember: pre-1960 heads had offset mounting holes for the valve covers...

 

Hello,

This photo of a 671 supercharger on a SBC motor was/is a very popular look. But, in those early days, a rarity on SBC motors. It was a simple thing to do for anyone with a 265 or 283 motor to go to the dealers or chrome/speed shops to get the aluminum finned covers. The Corvette covers were just the same, with the idea that the motors were Corvette, by putting on a Corvette logo cover.

A lot of guys had the Corvette logo covers, others had the name brand versions, while a few had just finned covers and one Moon Breather custom fitted to serve its intended purpose. Clean, smooth installation and above the norm.
To prove a point, they were all Corvette motors in their raw stages from the engine department of the factory. So, most felt fine using a real embossed Corvette logo cover on their SBC motors.

No one had pre-made oil breather locations in the castings. It was all fins or with a name on the finned cover. So, care had to be taken when shaving the fins down for a perfectly smooth surface for the aluminum Moon Breathers.

Jnaki

As we learned, there was no need for a huge hole in the aluminum covers. Several distinct holes drilled in to allow breathing, but, prevent oil splashing leaks was important. Some just did not listen and cut out a hole the size of the breather opening. even with a gasket, they leaked. So, the simple thing was to drill the holes above the half way mark of the breather outlined opening. No leaks and it sealed well...

Note: The small hole drilling, above the 1/2 way outline technique, goes for all steel valve covers that are used to place breathers or such extras. YRMV

 

Keep your eyes and ears open . A Friend of mine Son has a small mechanic shop in an old filling station on a Main Street through a small town. A s****er stopped in one afternoon and asked him if he wanted any old car parts . The guy was cleaning out a garage for an Older Lady who’s Husband had p***ed away . There was a sbc dual carb intake with the carbs . A couple pairs of early Corvette cast valve covers . He was able to get the parts and the location of the garage.