Black Crinkle valve covers

TonyMadrid · #1 (**permalink**) 07-22-2003, 03:26 AM

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

rnunn · #2 (**permalink**) 07-22-2003, 06:07 AM

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.

jerry w · #3 (**permalink**) 07-22-2003, 05:08 PM

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?

terry lee · #4 (**permalink**) 07-22-2003, 05:12 PM

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

TonyMadrid · #5 (**permalink**) 07-22-2003, 07:16 PM

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

terry lee · #6 (**permalink**) 07-22-2003, 07:23 PM

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

harley · #7 (**permalink**) 07-22-2003, 07:46 PM

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

68gt500 · #8 (**permalink**) 07-24-2003, 12:23 AM

Tony D Branda has the tall version of the black wrinkle Cobra covers. Give them a call.

MidOHasp · #9 (**permalink**) 07-28-2003, 05:50 PM

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.