Real Decision 2020--Valve Covers
 

Since we are already in a voting mind frame, I was hoping you could help me decide.

I hope to be finished with my truck in the next couple of weeks. I want to swap out my valve covers from the non descript to something that looks way better when I open the hood. I have looked at tons of pictures online and on the forum, but can't decide. I think I have narrowed it down to 3 different covers. If you choose no confidence, please do a write in (picture) candidate.

If you post your choice, please also vote. Thanks

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Engine Bay as it sits now:
https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...1&d=1603986629

Choices:

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#2 - Polished.

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#1 and 2 look nice but you need covers with provision for a breather and pcv and oil fill.
I pick #3.

If you prefer a leaky motor and enjoy replacing gaskets pick 1 or 2.

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Thanks, SorryI forgot to put the provision that I knew I needed breather, PCV, and oil fill. I can get options #1 and #2 with them also...so the playing field is equal.

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Interesting...I can get those in polished or powder coated also...but I had thought about leaving them raw aluminum...as I don't know what color I would want to powder coat them and polishing adds $235 to the cost...I don't want to spend that much on them, which would be about $600 polished.

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I just machined a set of their Nailhead covers for my Buick 425 Super Wildcat Nailhead build up. Let me know if I can help with the pricing since I'm a dealer for PML. I run their 4L80e trans pan on my C10, as well.

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I'm leaning toward 3. They come with the stuff for a breather/pcv and they are "tall boys" so you could get roller rockers if you ever wanted too. Also I darn near bought those myself last month before deciding on a more o.e.m stamped steel piece that I could paint. Good baffles are really important. It's pretty impressive how much oil a pcv can suck up with poory designed baffles.

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..2..

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I found some finned aluminum valve covers for a vortec and had them chromed. Now that I've seen those Chevrolet script units I'm bummed...

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I would go with #3 They would look really nice if you painted in between the fins the same color as your air cleaner.

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That is an interesting idea! Like this but in the green...That might look really good. I forgot to mention I have a finned radiator cap...so that would match the valve covers also...hmmm We may have a winner. I have always loved/wanted the PML covers though.

Here is my radiator cap too...paint to match also?

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I have a pic of one like that it's green in my build thread. I think it looks great.

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I looked and even searched your thread for the covers and the pictures aren't showing any longer. :(

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http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1&postcount=81
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1483469173

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Thanks Master Chief! I started looking then searched Valve Covers...but that wasn't a good search for that post! ha

I love them!

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Mine came with the engine. I bought the breathers and oil fill caps to somewhat match.

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Nice. Those are stamped metal and chromed.

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I Vote Plaid!

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On aluminum?

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Love the plaid...maybe on my 64 GMC dually!

I can't decide which ones I like or want...I am still trying to decide. I like all 3 of my choices...

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It is still hard for me to believe that they sold these trucks with plaid valve covers. They are cool and retro and I love plaid but still.

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I think I have decided to go with option #1, but #3 is still in the running because of price. I had an old stamped steel cover and painted to to see what it would look like...I love the look. I just sat it over my black ugly covers to get the effect...I think it would look great...then paint the Chevrolet script black to set it off.

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Are you going to get the PML covers?

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Yes, will probably be after the new year since they are not cheap. Best price I have found so far is $375 shipped for cast finish with PCV and breather holes machined. Then I will paint them like above. Compared to about $100 for the polished aluminum finned covers it is hard to pull the trigger, but the PML covers is the look I am after.