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**mr48chev** · 11-27-2018, 01:50 AM

Last year in a moment of brain ____ I bought an as cast finned aluminum valve cover from 12 Bolt Tom and rather than sending it back in exchange for a polished one I decided that I would wait and try my hand at polishing it.

Well that didn't happen but the short version of the story is that a gent popped up on a group I am in on FB who polishes aluminum parts. I sent him some photos of the cover and asked what he wanted to do it and the price was friendly. shipping ate me up but here are the results that showed up tonight.
First photo is the end result and the other two are the before shots.

That pretty well decks my 292 out with shiny finned aluminum.

Fixed the photos for those who wondered what the bellhousing was.

1project2many · 11-27-2018, 08:25 AM

Looks good.

I remember spending what seemed like forever polishing a GM alternator years ago. Everyone loved it but I learned that I wasn't built to enjoy that kind of work. I also adjusted what i was willing to pay for a good polished or chromed part.

nvrdone · 11-27-2018, 10:30 AM

hey mr48: how about posting contact info for the guy who polished your valve cover?
Ive got a pair of old school Corvette covers I want to use on my 327.
Thanks

**mr48chev** · 11-27-2018, 03:27 PM

He is in Columbus Ohio His name is Andrew (Andy) Tants His email address is
valvecover@hotmail.com I think the flathead guys have him pretty busy and it took a month before he had it done but sure is worth the wait.

Tell him you saw Rob Davison's 292 valve cover he did. Mine was brand new never installed but I'd suggest cleaning a used one as clean as possible before sending it.

nvrdone · 11-27-2018, 09:26 PM

thanks for the info. I will contact him.

MARTINSR · 11-30-2018, 12:08 AM

Yep, daaaaamn cool!

Brian

**hogfarm** · 12-01-2018, 08:05 AM

I have a polishing lathe,what ever the polisher charges is not enough. Just a small project and you are covered it black grit from head to toe

my56chevytruck · 12-01-2018, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr48chev

Last year in a moment of brain ____ I bought an as cast finned aluminum valve cover from 12 Bolt Tom and rather than sending it back in exchange for a polished one I decided that I would wait and try my hand at polishing it.

Well that didn't happen but the short version of the story is that a gent popped up on a group I am in on FB who polishes aluminum parts. I sent him some photos of the cover and asked what he wanted to do it and the price was friendly. shipping ate me up but here are the results that showed up tonight.
First photo is the end result and the other two are the before shots.

That pretty well decks my 292 out with shiny finned aluminum.

Fixed the photos for those who wondered what the bellhousing was.

sure looks great, what did he do or suggest you do to keep the gloss finish??

**mr48chev** · 12-01-2018, 02:40 PM

He didn't say but I didn't ask. It is one piece out of 5 finned aluminum pieces on the engine as it stands so I'll get plenty of practice keeping stuff shiny.

Outside of shipping back and forth the cost ended up being right at the same as buying a polished one.

mick53 · 12-01-2018, 07:22 PM

I have spent hundreds of hours polishing parts and no where near done. I have found buying a polished part is usually "a good start". but I'm a little picky. They never seem to get the little nooks and craney's. Then they are impossible to keep clean when they are rough and turn black. Washers are the worst but my thumb is really shiney. I'm actually polishing my 292 blower plenum now.Well on break right now.

my56chevytruck · 12-01-2018, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mick53

I have spent hundreds of hours polishing parts and no where near done. I have found buying a polished part is usually "a good start". but I'm a little picky. They never seem to get the little nooks and craney's. Then they are impossible to keep clean when they are rough and turn black. Washers are the worst but my thumb is really shiney. I'm actually polishing my 292 blower plenum now.Well on break right now.

I've used ADAM'S POLISHES for years and found that using their METAL POLISH #1 and #2 is as good as I've gotten from a professional polisher and it keeps nearly perfect for months. I've done all sorts of aluminum and steel parts with them.

**mr48chev** · 12-02-2018, 03:08 PM

He did a great job on it as rough as the casting was. There are a couple of tiny casting flaws that he couldn't get but I don't think they will show anyhow. I'll probably end up sending my intake now so everything is polished on it.

11-27-2018, 10:30 AM	#3
nvrdone Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Moxee WA Posts: 1,482	Re: Some truck bling came back today. hey mr48: how about posting contact info for the guy who polished your valve cover? Ive got a pair of old school Corvette covers I want to use on my 327. Thanks

11-27-2018, 03:27 PM	#4
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,710	Re: Some truck bling came back today. He is in Columbus Ohio His name is Andrew (Andy) Tants His email address is valvecover@hotmail.com I think the flathead guys have him pretty busy and it took a month before he had it done but sure is worth the wait. Tell him you saw Rob Davison's 292 valve cover he did. Mine was brand new never installed but I'd suggest cleaning a used one as clean as possible before sending it. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

11-27-2018, 09:26 PM	#5
nvrdone Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Moxee WA Posts: 1,482	Re: Some truck bling came back today. thanks for the info. I will contact him.

11-30-2018, 12:08 AM	#6
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: Some truck bling came back today. Yep, daaaaamn cool! Brian __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

12-01-2018, 08:05 AM	#7
hogfarm Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Appleton Washington Posts: 592	Re: Some truck bling came back today. I have a polishing lathe,what ever the polisher charges is not enough. Just a small project and you are covered it black grit from head to toe

11-27-2018, 01:50 AM	#1
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,710	Some truck bling came back today. Last year in a moment of brain ____ I bought an as cast finned aluminum valve cover from 12 Bolt Tom and rather than sending it back in exchange for a polished one I decided that I would wait and try my hand at polishing it. Well that didn't happen but the short version of the story is that a gent popped up on a group I am in on FB who polishes aluminum parts. I sent him some photos of the cover and asked what he wanted to do it and the price was friendly. shipping ate me up but here are the results that showed up tonight. First photo is the end result and the other two are the before shots. That pretty well decks my 292 out with shiny finned aluminum. Fixed the photos for those who wondered what the bellhousing was. Attached Images __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

11-27-2018, 08:25 AM	#2
1project2many Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Lakes Region NH Posts: 3,200	Re: Some truck bling came back today. Looks good. I remember spending what seemed like forever polishing a GM alternator years ago. Everyone loved it but I learned that I wasn't built to enjoy that kind of work. I also adjusted what i was willing to pay for a good polished or chromed part.

12-01-2018, 02:40 PM	#9
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,710	Re: Some truck bling came back today. He didn't say but I didn't ask. It is one piece out of 5 finned aluminum pieces on the engine as it stands so I'll get plenty of practice keeping stuff shiny. Outside of shipping back and forth the cost ended up being right at the same as buying a polished one. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

12-01-2018, 07:22 PM	#10
mick53 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Warsaw IN Posts: 897	Re: Some truck bling came back today. I have spent hundreds of hours polishing parts and no where near done. I have found buying a polished part is usually "a good start". but I'm a little picky. They never seem to get the little nooks and craney's. Then they are impossible to keep clean when they are rough and turn black. Washers are the worst but my thumb is really shiney. I'm actually polishing my 292 blower plenum now.Well on break right now. Last edited by mick53; 12-01-2018 at 07:33 PM. Reason: addition

12-02-2018, 03:08 PM	#12
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,710	Re: Some truck bling came back today. He did a great job on it as rough as the casting was. There are a couple of tiny casting flaws that he couldn't get but I don't think they will show anyhow. I'll probably end up sending my intake now so everything is polished on it. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.



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