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Old 03-24-2025, 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by 1911a1 View Post
I think I’m going for a painted look on my thermostat housing.
Are the after market aluminum ones all the same or are there sources for better made and finished ones?

Those cheap chrome ones at least for chevys start flaking and the less expensive rotating billet one I’m Leary of also.

I’m not going the 130$+ route on a billet one.

Thanks for the help!
What year and model?

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