Hello Bolters, I have an opportunity to buy a needed valve cover for my 235 build. My question is does the original Chevorlet valve covers have a part number, mark something to tell? The one I am looking at buying looks barely used and the seller does not know the history on it. Any input to distinguish a "Re-Pop" VS Original? Thank you. The one I'm looking at is painted blue/gray color, oil fill towards the front, has the "Chevorlet" on it. //Update: I bought it. It looks pretty well cared for compared to a lot of others I have looked at.
In my experience, I have not seen a repro valve cover with the Chevrolet script on it. As far as quality, I have had two chrome repros that fit well. They rust easily, though. The repop timing covers are a different story.
-Tim '51 Chevy 3104 w/'56 235, 848 Head, HEI Dizzy, Corvette Cam, Split Manifold and Dual Carter YF's
- Lonnie My '54 3104 Photos that I have shared on Stovebolt via PhotoBucket are no longer available. Please contact me if you want a photo from an old post. lonniecook [at] aol [dot] com. I sold my '54 3104 12/12/2017, but I still visit Stovebolt.
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Actually, the valve covers I have had both fit well, and the metal is practically the same gauge as the original. The chrome plating is a bit cheap, but they fit well. And, even buying a few, it is much cheaper than having one of my originals chromed.
-Tim '51 Chevy 3104 w/'56 235, 848 Head, HEI Dizzy, Corvette Cam, Split Manifold and Dual Carter YF's
That photo presentation used to be on the Puget Sound Chevy Club website. At least a link was there to it. I am glad to learn that it was not lost as I could no longer find it with the link I had. Very helpful info.
