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Old 02-22-2009, 03:32 PM   #1
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where can you get chrome engine parts for a 6cyl truck ? IE; valve cover, air cleaner
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Old 02-22-2009, 04:02 PM   #2
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Re: chrome

I bought a chrome valve cover for my 250 on evil-bay.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-C...Q5fAccessories
similar to this one
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Old 02-22-2009, 04:33 PM   #3
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Re: chrome

I took my valvecover, push rod plates, thermostat housing, air cleaner lid, etc. to get chromed.
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Old 02-22-2009, 05:58 PM   #4
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Re: chrome

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I took my valvecover, push rod plates, thermostat housing, air cleaner lid, etc. to get chromed.
This is the way to go. Much better parts and finsh than after market...
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Old 02-22-2009, 06:13 PM   #5
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Re: chrome

Chrome don't get ya home!

I only say that because I am going chrome less with my build.
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Old 02-22-2009, 06:32 PM   #6
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Re: chrome

You can get a chrome air cleaner at Auto Zone(and similar places). They have an adapter too so you can mount a 4BBL size air cleaner on a 1BBL carb.

This is my '69 292, with an air cleaner and adapter from AZ for the Monojet carb.
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