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**The Rocknrod** · 12-09-2020, 01:47 PM

I agree. And they probably seal better.

roll_the_dice · 01-16-2021, 04:17 PM

Just wanted to update the thread. I bought my valve covers today. I ended up getting the PML finned "Corvette" script valve covers. They were a set a shop had that the customer changed their mind after they were ordered. It was a deal I got lucky to find and just happened to be in the right place at the right time. I saved over $150 from the lowest price I had found previously. I am going to paint them green to match other bits in my engine bay. Will post pics after I install them.

I am super excited to get these...I have been looking at them for 3+ years for my truck.

I bought them from www.lyonsperformance.com out of East Haven CT. Matt (the owner) was super helpful and gave me the great deal.

MAC71Cheyenne · 01-17-2021, 02:58 PM

Like the look of post 23...pricy but, do it once, do it big, don't look back..

roll_the_dice · 01-21-2021, 07:34 PM

Got the PML valve covers delivered today...Going to paint them like post #23 in green...and have the "corvette" script in black I think. These are nice valve covers...very well made.

**The Rocknrod** · 01-21-2021, 09:18 PM

Nice.

**1971 GMC SHORTY** · 01-22-2021, 01:28 AM

I Found This Sick Valve cover for MyZZ4

roll_the_dice · 01-22-2021, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by 1971 GMC SHORTY

I Found This Sick Valve cover for MyZZ4

Looks great! That is how I am going to paint mine except in green. I may polish the fins and script.

roll_the_dice · 01-22-2021, 08:30 PM

OK so had a rainy day all day today...chilly and rainy...so i played with one of the valve covers and sanded and polished the fins and corvette script. Here is a picture comparing the 2. I can't decide whether to try and polish the entire cover or just the fins and script on both. I guess worse case scenario is I can still paint it if I don't want the entire piece polished. Thoughts?

notsolo · 01-22-2021, 09:35 PM

Polished fins and script looks great, another option, after polish paint the script another color, black or orange.

**The Rocknrod** · 01-22-2021, 10:14 PM

Yep, those are some sweet units.

roll_the_dice · 01-23-2021, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by notsolo

Polished fins and script looks great, another option, after polish paint the script another color, black or orange.

Thanks, I appreciate it. I am thinking of painting the script in black...I can't decide though. If I paint the majority of the cover green, then the script will either be black or polished like the above script. I am also thinking of polishing the entire cover and leaving it polished.

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Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

Yep, those are some sweet units.

Thanks, they are really well made...thick aluminum.

**pdxhall** · 01-23-2021, 12:19 PM

I like the choice you made on the valve covers. waiting to see how they look on your truck.

**The Rocknrod** · 01-23-2021, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by roll_the_dice

...Thanks, they are really well made...thick aluminum.

I have theyre 200R4 pan, built like a tank. Polished, I put it next to a high quality polished oil pan. The difference is obvious in the quality of the aluminum they use. Very bright and clear.

roll_the_dice · 01-26-2021, 08:51 PM

Played around with some paint on one of the covers...what do you guys think? I still need to clear coat it...

**The Rocknrod** · 01-26-2021, 09:18 PM

Nice, lots of detail.

roll_the_dice · 02-20-2021, 08:35 PM

So I have been slack and finally got around to installing the new covers...

hambone61 · 02-20-2021, 10:33 PM

The black sets of the whole engine bay.looks great, Good job, RTD.

AcampoDave · 02-20-2021, 11:39 PM

Sweet looking small bock Dice Roller. The valve covers, the exhaust manifolds, the fitech, air cleaner, front runner...a lot of nice touches on that. I like the old school small blocks.

roll_the_dice · 02-21-2021, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by hambone61

The black sets of the whole engine bay.looks great, Good job, RTD.

Thanks! I appreciate it. The black was my wifes idea...

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Originally Posted by AcampoDave

Sweet looking small bock Dice Roller. The valve covers, the exhaust manifolds, the fitech, air cleaner, front runner...a lot of nice touches on that. I like the old school small blocks.

Thanks Dave...I love the engine bay and the touches of paint in there. I love SBC also...such a classic.

**cwcarpenter98** · 02-21-2021, 03:34 PM

Hey man, you got one of them there Corvette motors!

roll_the_dice · 02-22-2021, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by cwcarpenter98

Hey man, you got one of them there Corvette motors!

HAHA I know right?! I wanted the Chevrolet script, but at a $200 discount, I couldn't say no! Plus it is a cool factor saying "Corvette" even though it is only 300 HP and far from a Corvette!

**pdxhall** · 02-22-2021, 01:22 PM

Very nice. you've built a clean engine bay.

roll_the_dice · 02-23-2021, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by pdxhall

Very nice. you've built a clean engine bay.

Thanks...the engine bay is one of my favorite parts of the truck. My neighbors probably think my truck runs horribly since I always have the hood up! LOL

View Poll Results: Which Valve Covers?
PML Aluminum Chevy script	17	48.57%
PML Aluminum Chevy script finned	11	31.43%
Polished aluminum	5	14.29%
No Confidence	2	5.71%
Voters: 35. You may not vote on this poll

12-09-2020, 01:47 PM	#26
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Real Decision 2020--Valve Covers I agree. And they probably seal better. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

01-16-2021, 04:17 PM	#27
roll_the_dice Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Manlius, NY Posts: 1,698	Re: Real Decision 2020--Valve Covers Just wanted to update the thread. I bought my valve covers today. I ended up getting the PML finned "Corvette" script valve covers. They were a set a shop had that the customer changed their mind after they were ordered. It was a deal I got lucky to find and just happened to be in the right place at the right time. I saved over $150 from the lowest price I had found previously. I am going to paint them green to match other bits in my engine bay. Will post pics after I install them. I am super excited to get these...I have been looking at them for 3+ years for my truck. I bought them from www.lyonsperformance.com out of East Haven CT. Matt (the owner) was super helpful and gave me the great deal. __________________ 1965 C10 LWB Stepside 1964 GMC 1 Ton Dually Instagram #notaratrodnotashowtruck Last edited by roll_the_dice; 01-16-2021 at 04:28 PM.

01-17-2021, 02:58 PM	#28
MAC71Cheyenne Registered User Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Mount Pleasant Iowa Posts: 303	Re: Real Decision 2020--Valve Covers Like the look of post 23...pricy but, do it once, do it big, don't look back..

01-21-2021, 07:34 PM	#29
roll_the_dice Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Manlius, NY Posts: 1,698	Re: Real Decision 2020--Valve Covers Got the PML valve covers delivered today...Going to paint them like post #23 in green...and have the "corvette" script in black I think. These are nice valve covers...very well made. Attached Images __________________ 1965 C10 LWB Stepside 1964 GMC 1 Ton Dually Instagram #notaratrodnotashowtruck

01-21-2021, 09:18 PM	#30
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Real Decision 2020--Valve Covers Nice. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

01-22-2021, 01:28 AM	#31
1971 GMC SHORTY Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SAN FERNANDO VALLE SOL CAL Posts: 1,064	Re: Real Decision 2020--Valve Covers I Found This Sick Valve cover for MyZZ4 Attached Images __________________ 1966 GMC K25 V6 351E Original Utility Truck 2000 C3500 Hot Rod Utility Truck 2003 ROAD KING 100th 124ci 6 Speed 145CI M/P Pro Street FXR 2002 FXDP 2007 2500HD DURAMAX. DD Studio Teamsters / Mechanic Retired GM Master Tech 20 Years Retired Ford Tech 15 Years

01-22-2021, 08:30 PM	#33
roll_the_dice Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Manlius, NY Posts: 1,698	Re: Real Decision 2020--Valve Covers OK so had a rainy day all day today...chilly and rainy...so i played with one of the valve covers and sanded and polished the fins and corvette script. Here is a picture comparing the 2. I can't decide whether to try and polish the entire cover or just the fins and script on both. I guess worse case scenario is I can still paint it if I don't want the entire piece polished. Thoughts? Attached Images __________________ 1965 C10 LWB Stepside 1964 GMC 1 Ton Dually Instagram #notaratrodnotashowtruck

01-22-2021, 09:35 PM	#34
notsolo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Md Posts: 2,482	Re: Real Decision 2020--Valve Covers Polished fins and script looks great, another option, after polish paint the script another color, black or orange. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635605

01-22-2021, 10:14 PM	#35
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Real Decision 2020--Valve Covers Yep, those are some sweet units. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

01-23-2021, 12:19 PM	#37
pdxhall Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 2,084	Re: Real Decision 2020--Valve Covers I like the choice you made on the valve covers. waiting to see how they look on your truck. __________________ Sanity'66 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=515110 Long bed, Fleetside, Small back window I've Done So Much, With So Little, For So Long, That Now I Can Do Anything With Nothing.

01-26-2021, 08:51 PM	#39
roll_the_dice Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Manlius, NY Posts: 1,698	Re: Real Decision 2020--Valve Covers Played around with some paint on one of the covers...what do you guys think? I still need to clear coat it... Attached Images __________________ 1965 C10 LWB Stepside 1964 GMC 1 Ton Dually Instagram #notaratrodnotashowtruck

01-26-2021, 09:18 PM	#40
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Real Decision 2020--Valve Covers Nice, lots of detail. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

02-20-2021, 08:35 PM	#41
roll_the_dice Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Manlius, NY Posts: 1,698	Re: Real Decision 2020--Valve Covers So I have been slack and finally got around to installing the new covers... Attached Images __________________ 1965 C10 LWB Stepside 1964 GMC 1 Ton Dually Instagram #notaratrodnotashowtruck

02-20-2021, 10:33 PM	#42
hambone61 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: south alabama Posts: 43	Re: Real Decision 2020--Valve Covers The black sets of the whole engine bay.looks great, Good job, RTD.



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02-20-2021, 11:39 PM	#43
AcampoDave Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: central California Posts: 2,778	Re: Real Decision 2020--Valve Covers Sweet looking small bock Dice Roller. The valve covers, the exhaust manifolds, the fitech, air cleaner, front runner...a lot of nice touches on that. I like the old school small blocks.

02-21-2021, 03:34 PM	#45
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,491	Re: Real Decision 2020--Valve Covers Hey man, you got one of them there Corvette motors! __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, Muncie 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 --> Soon to be 350, Saginaw 4 speed 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson

02-22-2021, 01:22 PM	#47
pdxhall Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 2,084	Re: Real Decision 2020--Valve Covers Very nice. you've built a clean engine bay. __________________ Sanity'66 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=515110 Long bed, Fleetside, Small back window I've Done So Much, With So Little, For So Long, That Now I Can Do Anything With Nothing.

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