Galvanized steel valve covers? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

71cheyennesuperlongb · 10-11-2017, 07:57 PM

I have a set of staggered bolt valve covers sbc.They are galvanized steel instead of plain steel pans.Does anyone know what year they might be and why the different material was used?

100%Chevy · 10-11-2017, 08:34 PM

The staggered bolt pattern was used from1955 thru early 1959.
I've never seen galvanized ones though!
And,I have several sets of them.
Can you post a picture?
Mike.

71cheyennesuperlongb · 10-11-2017, 09:06 PM

If I can get my daughter to come over she con post picks.I am a old fart just able to post on this site! Hope she can come over tomorrow. What I want to do is use blue or orange Dykem metal dye to put atranslucient dye over the valve cover for a valve cover water pump desk lamp.Kinda like man cave art or steampunk stuff.

**Ironhorse** · 10-11-2017, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 100%Chevy

The staggered bolt pattern was used from1955 thru early 1959.
I've never seen galvanized ones though!
And,I have several sets of them.
Can you post a picture?
Mike.

Totally agree to the galvanized covers. Never seen such but that doesn't mean they don't exist. Been playing with SBC's since early '70s and always willing to learn more. In for the pics of them.

PanelDeland · 10-11-2017, 09:58 PM

I'm going to take a WAG (That's a Wild A$$ Guess) that they may have been used on some Marine small blocks. I have no data and like I say, that's just a wag.

**special-K** · 10-12-2017, 06:23 AM

^^^ That's actually a GAG (Good). Or, maybe industrial use. I was going to make a goofy response saying those were for vehicles ordered with no hood to take the weather. Yeah, goofy.

**kwmech** · 10-12-2017, 10:39 AM

I had a set about 30 years ago. I found that they were coated like that after I had them hot tanked. If I recall, I don't think they were actually galvanized. They may have been heavily tinned

**GOPAPA** · 10-12-2017, 11:34 AM

Just a thought ,, I do know that the thin metal valve covers in the past would leak easily being so light weight ,, so maybe a coat of Galvanizing made it a stronger solid metal and not so much to leak when tightened down...

71cheyennesuperlongb · 10-14-2017, 02:59 PM

Daughter here! Sorry it took so long!
Here's a pic of the valve cover. Never seen one like it.

100%Chevy · 10-14-2017, 07:50 PM

Yep!That's galvanized!
We have a plant here that does galvanizing.
A guy I knew had his 55 Chevy frame done there!
I don't think it was offered by GM on the valve covers though.
Mike.

**special-K** · 10-15-2017, 06:34 AM

I think Chevy made those for outside wall hangers. (actually, I have no good answer). Marine or industrial application seem to be the most logical answers...or someone had that done for reasons we can only speculate on. I sure do think you have something cool there, though

**GR8-68** · 10-15-2017, 07:56 AM

Those are very cool

I would hang them on my man cave wall for sure.

**Ironhorse** · 10-15-2017, 11:00 AM

Agree, don't think those are GM original galvanized but they sure are COOL. Shop/man cave items wall hangers for sure.

Mack B · 10-15-2017, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 100%Chevy

The staggered bolt pattern was used from1955 thru early 1959.
Mike.

Was the staggered bolt pattern a 265 only thing or was the 283s the same? I've owned a few heads like that over the years.

Very neat OP!

100%Chevy · 10-15-2017, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mack B

Was the staggered bolt pattern a 265 only thing or was the 283s the same? I've owned a few heads like that over the years.

Very neat OP!

They were used on both(or all)
Chevy small blocks in that time period.
Mike.

71cheyennesuperlongb · 10-15-2017, 06:59 PM

Now does anyone know where to get orange Dykem that I can put on them to let the pattern show through? I have blue Dykem but I think orange would look much better.

**special-K** · 10-16-2017, 08:11 AM

If I knew I wouldn't tell you

. Those are too cool as they are IMO

71cheyennesuperlongb · 10-16-2017, 08:21 PM

OK Special K. You win ! The valve covers now have a coat of clear on them for a wall hanger! They will be mounted next a timing cover with a clock in the crank hole.Thanks for all the info and ideas.

10-11-2017, 07:57 PM	#1
71cheyennesuperlongb Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Alcoa;Tn Posts: 208	Galvanized steel valve covers? I have a set of staggered bolt valve covers sbc.They are galvanized steel instead of plain steel pans.Does anyone know what year they might be and why the different material was used? __________________ '71 Cheyenne Super LWB - Second Owner in 39 Years! '70 CST/10 SWB - Soon to be Daughter's truck when finished

10-11-2017, 08:34 PM	#2
100%Chevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Moss Point,Ms. Posts: 1,439	Re: Galvanized steel valve covers? The staggered bolt pattern was used from1955 thru early 1959. I've never seen galvanized ones though! And,I have several sets of them. Can you post a picture? Mike.

10-11-2017, 09:06 PM	#3
71cheyennesuperlongb Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Alcoa;Tn Posts: 208	Re: Galvanized steel valve covers? If I can get my daughter to come over she con post picks.I am a old fart just able to post on this site! Hope she can come over tomorrow. What I want to do is use blue or orange Dykem metal dye to put atranslucient dye over the valve cover for a valve cover water pump desk lamp.Kinda like man cave art or steampunk stuff. __________________ '71 Cheyenne Super LWB - Second Owner in 39 Years! '70 CST/10 SWB - Soon to be Daughter's truck when finished

10-11-2017, 09:58 PM	#5
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: Galvanized steel valve covers? I'm going to take a WAG (That's a Wild A$$ Guess) that they may have been used on some Marine small blocks. I have no data and like I say, that's just a wag. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

10-12-2017, 06:23 AM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Galvanized steel valve covers? ^^^ That's actually a GAG (Good). Or, maybe industrial use. I was going to make a goofy response saying those were for vehicles ordered with no hood to take the weather. Yeah, goofy. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

10-12-2017, 10:39 AM	#7
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,387	Re: Galvanized steel valve covers? I had a set about 30 years ago. I found that they were coated like that after I had them hot tanked. If I recall, I don't think they were actually galvanized. They may have been heavily tinned

10-12-2017, 11:34 AM	#8
GOPAPA "Tail Gate Best Seat In House" Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Nampa Idaho Posts: 7,338	Re: Galvanized steel valve covers? Just a thought ,, I do know that the thin metal valve covers in the past would leak easily being so light weight ,, so maybe a coat of Galvanizing made it a stronger solid metal and not so much to leak when tightened down... __________________ When you learn a thing a day you store up smart.

10-14-2017, 02:59 PM	#9
71cheyennesuperlongb Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Alcoa;Tn Posts: 208	Re: Galvanized steel valve covers? Daughter here! Sorry it took so long! Here's a pic of the valve cover. Never seen one like it. __________________ '71 Cheyenne Super LWB - Second Owner in 39 Years! '70 CST/10 SWB - Soon to be Daughter's truck when finished

10-14-2017, 07:50 PM	#10
100%Chevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Moss Point,Ms. Posts: 1,439	Re: Galvanized steel valve covers? Yep!That's galvanized! We have a plant here that does galvanizing. A guy I knew had his 55 Chevy frame done there! I don't think it was offered by GM on the valve covers though. Mike.

10-15-2017, 06:34 AM	#11
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Galvanized steel valve covers? I think Chevy made those for outside wall hangers. (actually, I have no good answer). Marine or industrial application seem to be the most logical answers...or someone had that done for reasons we can only speculate on. I sure do think you have something cool there, though __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

10-15-2017, 07:56 AM	#12
GR8-68 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Belews Creek , NC Posts: 4,220	Re: Galvanized steel valve covers? Those are very cool I would hang them on my man cave wall for sure. __________________ Larry It is easily overlooked that what is now called vintage was once brand new. "Project 68" paypal.me/ldgrant

10-15-2017, 11:00 AM	#13
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,008	Re: Galvanized steel valve covers? Agree, don't think those are GM original galvanized but they sure are COOL. Shop/man cave items wall hangers for sure. __________________ 1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks

10-15-2017, 06:59 PM	#16
71cheyennesuperlongb Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Alcoa;Tn Posts: 208	Re: Galvanized steel valve covers? Now does anyone know where to get orange Dykem that I can put on them to let the pattern show through? I have blue Dykem but I think orange would look much better. __________________ '71 Cheyenne Super LWB - Second Owner in 39 Years! '70 CST/10 SWB - Soon to be Daughter's truck when finished Last edited by 71cheyennesuperlongb; 10-15-2017 at 07:01 PM. Reason: forgot Ihad blue

10-16-2017, 08:11 AM	#17
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Galvanized steel valve covers? If I knew I wouldn't tell you . Those are too cool as they are IMO __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

10-16-2017, 08:21 PM	#18
71cheyennesuperlongb Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Alcoa;Tn Posts: 208	Re: Galvanized steel valve covers? OK Special K. You win ! The valve covers now have a coat of clear on them for a wall hanger! They will be mounted next a timing cover with a clock in the crank hole.Thanks for all the info and ideas. __________________ '71 Cheyenne Super LWB - Second Owner in 39 Years! '70 CST/10 SWB - Soon to be Daughter's truck when finished



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