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54 jimmy · 01-06-2009, 06:53 PM

i bought these valve covers a while ago for my 305 motor with plans on finding an intake with a dickie tube. as the best laid plans go i didn't find a intake within my price range. my fiancee was already not to happy that i bought the valve covers for $125.00 but they are orignal 283 chrome script covers and the were in great shape for how old they are. their are a few dents in the top of them from my 1 year old daughter taking the and playing the drums on them. i can blame her for the dents though i left them out where she could get at them. any hoo i got a holly intake for free but no dickie tube. i still have my orignal covers so i am going to clean the up and use them. so what are these worth. can i at least get $100.00 for them or am i asking too much.

**truckdude239** · 01-07-2009, 01:15 PM

i dont know but i like them

neolowrider · 01-07-2009, 07:16 PM

i got 10 bucks on them....

54 jimmy · 01-07-2009, 07:51 PM

talked to a friend of mine today and he said that they are woth $100.00. so i am going to ask $100.00 since i can't use them. so if anyone is intrested.

50adrod · 01-07-2009, 08:51 PM

the dents will really hurt the value. its a shame that happened

54 jimmy · 01-07-2009, 10:25 PM

the are only little dings and could easly be taken out. plus these cover are getting harder and harder to find espically it chrome that are orginal.

CG · 01-07-2009, 11:39 PM

Those kind of covers didnt come in chrome. Someone had em done. If you really want to get 100 bucks for em I would take em out and carefully tap out those dings and clean em up real good. Take some very good pics and post em up for sale. Without the dings and polished up really nice someone might give you what you want for em...good luck...neat ol covers.

EyeH8the24 · 01-08-2009, 12:00 AM

<<<never seen any facotry covers in chrome ...but those a re nice looking !

54 jimmy · 01-10-2009, 09:53 PM

here are some better pics of the covers.

54 jimmy · 01-10-2009, 09:57 PM

these cover did come in chrome from the factory on impalas. afriend of mine is an imp nut and said that the were an option from what he knows. he is pretty dead on when it coms to those cars.

dwcsr · 01-11-2009, 12:22 AM

I have seen chrome ones from the factory but those fit a 305 so they aren't original 283 covers. 265 and 283 had off set bolt holes that would not fit a 305. they may have been 327 or 350 covers

OrrieG · 01-11-2009, 12:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dwcsr

I have seen chrome ones from the factory but those fit a 305 so they aren't original 283 covers. 265 and 283 had off set bolt holes that would not fit a 305. they may have been 327 or 350 covers

Later 283's had aligned bolt holes, at least the ones on my 64 are and the ones on the 58 engine I have.

dwcsr · 01-11-2009, 12:52 AM

I stand corrected they changed to straight pattern in 58 for some motors and corvette kept them till 59.

CG · 01-11-2009, 03:08 AM

Well honestly Ive never seen a set that was chromed from the factory. And I collect valve covers for fun. Always good to learn new things....

I did a little homework on this style of cover. Here is an answer I got from a person that knows the real scoop....Thanks for bringing this up 54 jimmy. I love learning.

"Chevrolet offered chrome script valve covers in 1967 only. The chrome covers were used in three instances L79(325HP 327) Chevelles, Z28 and SS 350 Camaros. The L79 was rerated to 325HP to diminish the appeal of the small block. The sales emphasis was on the big block SS 396 option in three horsepower ratings 325, 350 and 375.
1967 was the last year for the vented block for a PCV, vented oil fill tube, and the script valve covers. In '68 the vented valve covers were introduced since the engine blocks were no longer vented. The PCV system was routed from both valve covers. One valve cover hose had a PC valve which ran to the base of the carburetor and the other valve cover had just a hose that went to an outlet in the base of the air cleaner.
Just a little history as to when and why the script valve covers were discontinued."

01-06-2009, 06:53 PM	#1
54 jimmy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: pittston,PA Posts: 1,184	what are these valve covers worth. i bought these valve covers a while ago for my 305 motor with plans on finding an intake with a dickie tube. as the best laid plans go i didn't find a intake within my price range. my fiancee was already not to happy that i bought the valve covers for $125.00 but they are orignal 283 chrome script covers and the were in great shape for how old they are. their are a few dents in the top of them from my 1 year old daughter taking the and playing the drums on them. i can blame her for the dents though i left them out where she could get at them. any hoo i got a holly intake for free but no dickie tube. i still have my orignal covers so i am going to clean the up and use them. so what are these worth. can i at least get $100.00 for them or am i asking too much. Attached Images __________________ There is nothing you can't fix with a BFH or a FIRE WRENCH. 1997 chevy k1500 ext cab z71 (daily driver) sold 1996 chevy k1500 reg cab 4x4(daily driver)totaled 2008jeep patriot (wife's daily driver 2008 chevy 1500 ext cab 4x4 sold 2011 chevy 1500 crew cab ltz (daily driver) 1996 chevy 1500 reg cab 4x4 project sold 2006 pontiac grand prix gxp (daily work commuter)

01-07-2009, 01:15 PM	#2
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01-07-2009, 07:16 PM	#3
neolowrider Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: youngstown ohio Posts: 70	Re: what are these valve covers worth. i got 10 bucks on them....

01-07-2009, 07:51 PM	#4
54 jimmy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: pittston,PA Posts: 1,184	Re: what are these valve covers worth. talked to a friend of mine today and he said that they are woth $100.00. so i am going to ask $100.00 since i can't use them. so if anyone is intrested. __________________ There is nothing you can't fix with a BFH or a FIRE WRENCH. 1997 chevy k1500 ext cab z71 (daily driver) sold 1996 chevy k1500 reg cab 4x4(daily driver)totaled 2008jeep patriot (wife's daily driver 2008 chevy 1500 ext cab 4x4 sold 2011 chevy 1500 crew cab ltz (daily driver) 1996 chevy 1500 reg cab 4x4 project sold 2006 pontiac grand prix gxp (daily work commuter)

01-07-2009, 08:51 PM	#5
50adrod Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Louisiana Posts: 493	Re: what are these valve covers worth. the dents will really hurt the value. its a shame that happened __________________ 1971 Corvette convertible 454@ 525 hp 1936 Chevy Truck street rod 1952 Chevy truck hot rod build http://www.killbillet.com/showthread...2-Chevy-Cut-up 1964 F 100 custom street rod http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/12...mark-viii.html 1950 custom Chevy Truck Last edited by 50adrod; 01-07-2009 at 08:52 PM.

01-07-2009, 10:25 PM	#6
54 jimmy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: pittston,PA Posts: 1,184	Re: what are these valve covers worth. the are only little dings and could easly be taken out. plus these cover are getting harder and harder to find espically it chrome that are orginal. __________________ There is nothing you can't fix with a BFH or a FIRE WRENCH. 1997 chevy k1500 ext cab z71 (daily driver) sold 1996 chevy k1500 reg cab 4x4(daily driver)totaled 2008jeep patriot (wife's daily driver 2008 chevy 1500 ext cab 4x4 sold 2011 chevy 1500 crew cab ltz (daily driver) 1996 chevy 1500 reg cab 4x4 project sold 2006 pontiac grand prix gxp (daily work commuter)

01-07-2009, 11:39 PM	#7
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,026	Re: what are these valve covers worth. Those kind of covers didnt come in chrome. Someone had em done. If you really want to get 100 bucks for em I would take em out and carefully tap out those dings and clean em up real good. Take some very good pics and post em up for sale. Without the dings and polished up really nice someone might give you what you want for em...good luck...neat ol covers.

01-08-2009, 12:00 AM	#8
EyeH8the24 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: beulah,alabama Posts: 1,075	Re: what are these valve covers worth. <<<never seen any facotry covers in chrome ...but those a re nice looking !

01-10-2009, 09:53 PM	#9
54 jimmy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: pittston,PA Posts: 1,184	Re: what are these valve covers worth. here are some better pics of the covers. Attached Images __________________ There is nothing you can't fix with a BFH or a FIRE WRENCH. 1997 chevy k1500 ext cab z71 (daily driver) sold 1996 chevy k1500 reg cab 4x4(daily driver)totaled 2008jeep patriot (wife's daily driver 2008 chevy 1500 ext cab 4x4 sold 2011 chevy 1500 crew cab ltz (daily driver) 1996 chevy 1500 reg cab 4x4 project sold 2006 pontiac grand prix gxp (daily work commuter)

01-10-2009, 09:57 PM	#10
54 jimmy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: pittston,PA Posts: 1,184	Re: what are these valve covers worth. these cover did come in chrome from the factory on impalas. afriend of mine is an imp nut and said that the were an option from what he knows. he is pretty dead on when it coms to those cars. __________________ There is nothing you can't fix with a BFH or a FIRE WRENCH. 1997 chevy k1500 ext cab z71 (daily driver) sold 1996 chevy k1500 reg cab 4x4(daily driver)totaled 2008jeep patriot (wife's daily driver 2008 chevy 1500 ext cab 4x4 sold 2011 chevy 1500 crew cab ltz (daily driver) 1996 chevy 1500 reg cab 4x4 project sold 2006 pontiac grand prix gxp (daily work commuter)

01-11-2009, 12:22 AM	#11
dwcsr Hollister Road Co. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 6,131	Re: what are these valve covers worth. I have seen chrome ones from the factory but those fit a 305 so they aren't original 283 covers. 265 and 283 had off set bolt holes that would not fit a 305. they may have been 327 or 350 covers Last edited by dwcsr; 01-11-2009 at 12:22 AM.

01-11-2009, 12:52 AM	#13
dwcsr Hollister Road Co. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 6,131	Re: what are these valve covers worth. I stand corrected they changed to straight pattern in 58 for some motors and corvette kept them till 59.

01-11-2009, 03:08 AM	#14
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,026	Re: what are these valve covers worth. Well honestly Ive never seen a set that was chromed from the factory. And I collect valve covers for fun. Always good to learn new things.... I did a little homework on this style of cover. Here is an answer I got from a person that knows the real scoop....Thanks for bringing this up 54 jimmy. I love learning. "Chevrolet offered chrome script valve covers in 1967 only. The chrome covers were used in three instances L79(325HP 327) Chevelles, Z28 and SS 350 Camaros. The L79 was rerated to 325HP to diminish the appeal of the small block. The sales emphasis was on the big block SS 396 option in three horsepower ratings 325, 350 and 375. 1967 was the last year for the vented block for a PCV, vented oil fill tube, and the script valve covers. In '68 the vented valve covers were introduced since the engine blocks were no longer vented. The PCV system was routed from both valve covers. One valve cover hose had a PC valve which ran to the base of the carburetor and the other valve cover had just a hose that went to an outlet in the base of the air cleaner. Just a little history as to when and why the script valve covers were discontinued." Last edited by CG; 01-11-2009 at 05:06 PM.

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