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Apr 26th, 2026 | | AD Chevy Trucks  Over 6,000 pictures Brad Allen has an awesome collection of Chevrolet factory pictures that he has set up from film strips. Check them out!
Lots of work on Brad's part ... pure enjoyment (and references) for you!
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For helping keep this great
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on the Internet for over 30 years! and not clogged down
with Ads!  Again, thanks!
| | | | Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 3,399 Gas Pumper | | Gas Pumper Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 3,399 | You should run a vented cap. Otherwise there is no path for the road tube to suck out the exhaust gasses. Like this one:
Oil Filler Cap (Breather Type) - Stant No. 10064 | | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 9,671 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 9,671 | Oh yeah, Deve's right, what goes out has to have a place for
it to go in. Ya need a complete path for the vented gasses.
Question on that cover? When did Chevrolet have a chrome valve
cover? That part number is for a 54-62 Pass. (6 cyl.) 3758661.
dg
Last edited by Denny Graham; 11/12/2015 4:29 PM.
Denny G
Sandwich, IL
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 5,337 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 5,337 | The parts book makes no mention of chrome.
I would bet it was chromed at a later date.
See the USA in your vintage Chevrolet! My Blog | | | | | Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 3,399 Gas Pumper | | Gas Pumper Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 3,399 | I think Brad is going over to the Dark Side.  | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 | Different people have different definitions of the Dark Side.
To each their own. It ain't Dark unless someone says "you got to do it this way, if you are logical" (or,"ought to have to do it this way, if you are logical"). | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 | Deve: "I think Brad is going over to the Dark Side. wink"
Different people have different definitions of the Dark Side.
To each their own. It ain't Dark unless someone says "you got to do it this way, if you are logical" (or,"ought to have to do it this way, if you are logical"). | | | | | Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 3,399 Gas Pumper | | Gas Pumper Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 3,399 | I know. Poking fun at our resident EXPERT on everything new old stock and everything AD. Agree Tim. TOTALLY! Anyone who calls themselves a 1947-1955 1st enthusiast and hasn't checked out his unbelievable library, is not paying attention! Spend an evening or two here and educate yourself! https://www.flickr.com/photos/advance-design_parts_co/albums | | | | | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 3,596 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 3,596 | I have many more to add I just need the time! Anyway I joined the "bright" side now, chrome beautiful chrome! | | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 9,671 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 9,671 | Old hot rodder adage, "if it don't go...chrome it". So Brad,
are ye a hot rodder now???
When I first brought Old Blue home, I don't know why, I bought
one of those chrome reproduction VC's from JC or Chevy Duty.
It's still on the shelf, just couldn't bring myself to
replace that original tin lid. Besides, the yellow 'Thrift-Master'
logo shows up better on that pretty charcoal gray background
than it would on the chrome.
Deve, you better make that a weeks vacation at Brads Archive.
Every time I end up over at his place it take me a few hours
to get out of there. Mr. Allen....is the most hospitable host
I've ever run into. If you don't take a break on your site
it's gonna be as seductive as his is.
And lets not forget The two Tim's. The web sites of Tim
Lederman and Tim Sheridan can keep you busy the rest of the
month. Always try to squeeze in a couple of hours for
Pre-Dave also.
Thanks all you guys for documenting what you've discovered
and sharing your journey.
dg
Last edited by Denny Graham; 11/14/2015 6:56 AM.
Denny G
Sandwich, IL
| | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,832 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,832 | You can turn your engine into a closed system like newer models. Keeps engine compartment much cleaner. Do a search on PCV system for a 235, been discussed numerous times. You can then leave the valve cover as it is.
Evan
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 3,399 Gas Pumper | | Gas Pumper Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 3,399 | Evan I didn't want to mention that because it may be a bridge too far for some who really value keeping it stock. My philosophy has changed just a little over the years. If I can "keep it stock" by not altering original parts in any way, so it can be put back to stock by the next guy, then I am happy. That opens the door to my HEI system, PCV, Spin-On Oil Filter system, etc. Don't like them, put it back the way it was. That will never change. PCV is what I would do. Hang the Road Draft Tube on the wall and drop in the valve. To Each His Own has never been more true! Thanks Denny! Anyone ever tried to get a compliment out of Denny? You have to just do your thing and someday it will happen! I could never have started any of this without the other guys you mentioned and The Stovebolt. They are the Heros in this endeavor. If my site didn't exist it wouldn't change any of the dynamics. Check out my new rotating Advertisement section on the Main Home Page to the left just under all the Yellow. If there are people who are not mentioned, contact THEM and tell them it's free and Deve has already asked you at least once.  | | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 9,671 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 9,671 | Well, this is straying way off track for Brads intent for this thread.
But....Sure they have Deve....I'v given out plenty of compliments.
You just have to earn it by convincing me you're not full of it.
Takes a while sometimes for me to sort out whether a member
is talking through his hat or really a straight talker. In my
life I've seen many members of clubs, groups, forums join with
the sole intention of turning it into a platform to advertise
their products. The nice thing about the Stovebolt forum is
it's purpose has always been to share information and expects
nothing in return but a little support if you feel you've
gotten anything out of it. For that we can thank our hosts
and their helpers. See there...that's a compliment!
dg
Denny G
Sandwich, IL
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