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08-12-2014, 01:08 PM
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64 valve covers
I picked up a pair of used '64 valve covers that I believe are original survivor level pieces. What is the easiest way to determine if they are originals or slightly used reproductions. Are they physically different in appearance. I should also note that they have not flash rusted or pimpled or flaked.
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#2
08-14-2014, 07:58 AM
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No way I stumped you guys. Who is holding out on me here?
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#3
08-14-2014, 09:41 AM
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LOL, not holding out here! I have no idea about the repro part vs. original.
Maybe post pix of details so guys could compare with their known originals? |
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#4
08-15-2014, 10:43 AM
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Original pictured below It's be on my car for ever . I can't answer any better than that.The set of reproduction I bought for my 65 look the and feel the same side by side the chrome is just brighter.
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#5
08-15-2014, 11:52 AM
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don't know if there the same . but thinking they are in this area
I noticed on the repro.set I bought for my 65. The center (flat) raised area that runs down the center of the cover is not the same. measure that! |
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#6
08-15-2014, 06:33 PM
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Andre: Having an adversion to repro stuff, I kind of ignored your question. However, if these are slightly (?) used as you state, a couple of things to consider. The originals used cork gaskets - are these still present. The originals had blue engine overspray - is this still present? Most people, unless looking for the concours look, will not apply overspray to new covers. (Although I think someone on this forumn got dinged by POCI for this.) The originals had what I call a flash chrome appearance, significantly duller than what you see today. I don't know how bright they make the repros. You may want to find a pair (you could also use non-chromed covers) to compare construction, metal thickness, etc. And if there is no difference, I guess you got originals! (Hard to believe with repros) |
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#7
08-15-2014, 07:27 PM
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Yep, they did not like my overspray. Like I said before, if you want a perfect score, build it for the judges. Overspray stays!! "Bill"!
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#8
08-15-2014, 07:47 PM
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#9
08-15-2014, 07:51 PM
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I love that imperfect factory look with overspray on the lip of the covers. Production line automobiles, NOT show cars is what the plants were building decades ago. First pic is a 65 4BBL. Survivor with 39,000 miles and engine blue around the starter wire clip. Other pics show the engine paint on a 65 valve cover and how it would build up and run down the backside of the starter wire clip. This was a difficult area to mask off hence the usual over spray.
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#10
08-15-2014, 09:45 PM
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No cork gaskets on these as they have been changed. I definitely see the "flash chrome" appearance that is duller than the reproduction. The chrome also seems "harder". The chrome just looks old and seems to be of a different process than reproduction chrome. I also got the original tripower water neck from the same person who told me these were original. Thanks for the input.
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#11
08-16-2014, 09:39 AM
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GTOAA did not take points off on me this year.Both the engine judge and Scott T looked at it. |
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