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Black Crinkle valve covers
Does anyone know of a source for black crinkle finish tall valve covers that say Cobra or Ford Racing? I called Summit and all they have are the standard height covers.
Tony |
are you looking for samll or big block valve covers? I have a new set of black wrinkle with 427 valve covers with "cobra" and "lemans" underneath.
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valve covers
Tony,
I saw some in a magazine add for a parts vendor: Try "Tony D. Branda Shelby & Mustang parts" www.cobranda.com/ I saw the pics of your engine, looks awsome! Where did you get the C-4 ? Did it fit the A & C body, or did you need to make modifications? |
Tony,
Try Jeggs, or your local Ford motorsports dealer. They have the small block and big block covers you are looking for. Check out my gallery, I have them on my motor. TL:MECOOL: |
Cobra Valve Covers
Thanks for the replies guys. I have a small block engine with roller rockers. I need TALL valve covers. The only place I have found them is at branda's. His covers come in a polished aluminum and the friend who told me about Branda said he black crinkle painted his. Ford Motorsports and Jegs don't have them for the small Block engine.
Jerry, I bought the C-4 from one of the guys in the Upstate Cobra Club. There is no problem fitting the tranny. When I ordered my kit I told them what engine (351W) and what tranny I was going to use. Idon't know if they make any modifications or if the kit will accept either a stick, a C-4 or a C-6. Today I picked up my Intake Manifold. I bought a used Edelbrock Performer RPM and I had it powdercoated in a metallic silver, looks awesome. I'll post pics of it tomorrow. Tony |
Tony,
You can use the FE valve covers on small block heads. There is an adapter made to accomodate the roller rockers and all. There was a thread some time ago with pix of the adapter and sales info. Maybe someone can remember where and when. TL :MECOOL: |
I used AL covers and painted them
Tony
I am also building a 351w and purchased AL covers and painted them and than used paint remover to remove the paint from the high points - i used an engine paint - but so far seem to work fine jim |
Tony D Branda has the tall version of the black wrinkle Cobra covers. Give them a call.
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If you like the look of the shorter covers, pull the baffles out of them, use a socket and a hammer to knock some depressions in for the rocker studs, and grind off all the casting crap on the inside. They're only a "little" too short to fit over rollers. I spent 2 hours working on mine (an hour a piece) and they fit fine over some big ol' rockers and studs. I like the look of the short ones and that's why I spent the time. But to each his own, for sure. 'sup to you, but you CAN use the shorter covers. Just takes a little massaging and coersion. :MECOOL:
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