What's the best made Chrome valve covers? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

70c10 · 03-17-2003, 03:19 PM

I'm getting tired of polishing my billett valve covers and air cleaner lid. I know they never rust and are very heavy but I'm considering switching to chrome. My buddy swears by Moroso. I've seen Edelbrocks last a year or two before you need to replace them. I like the look of chrome better also. What's the best Chrome ones to buy for quality?. I don't care about the price. Thanks for any input........Jim

Gene · 03-17-2003, 04:40 PM

Hmm, my edelbrocks are 7 years old and are still in good shape?

krazy_texan · 03-17-2003, 04:51 PM

i like my edelbrocks to, i bought a kit with the air cleaner and the 2 valve covers at autozone

greasemonkey · 03-17-2003, 05:22 PM

Get a Proform Chevrolet kit (it comes with covers, wing nuts, hold-down tabs, breather, grommets, dipstick, and wire looms), I have had mine for awhile and never polished them, and they look as good as when I got them. I got them from Scoggin-Dickey.

70c10 · 03-17-2003, 05:36 PM

Proform claims to be heavier than most.

*racedvl* · 03-17-2003, 05:38 PM

This is what I use chrome for. . . . .

Reumster · 03-17-2003, 05:47 PM

The best made chrome? None. Go with aluminum if possible they seal better, and if polished good, will no doubt out last chrome.

70c10 · 03-17-2003, 05:52 PM

Ryan, that's what I have now. Very heavy Billet that have never leaked. But they oxidize. I may consider anodized or wrinkle finish.

Stout72 · 03-17-2003, 07:22 PM

Is there a heat-resistant clear coat that can be applied to new or freshly-polished aluminum valve covers to retain the luster?

*Shane* · 03-17-2003, 08:53 PM

you can buy chrome plated BILLET covers from Billet Specialties ... they aint cheap ... but you get the looks of polished billet without the hassle of having to polish it 3-4 times a year.

Reumster · 03-17-2003, 09:11 PM

Yes they make a 1500 degree clear coat.

Reumster · 03-17-2003, 09:13 PM

Ok I have a idea for you then seeing as you have the billet covers. Take them to get them bead blasted. Making sure that the person doinging it where cotton gloves, then blow them off good, and try that inodizing paint available at Autozone. I used it on my oil pan and it looks awsome.

superchevy · 03-17-2003, 10:30 PM

The best chrome valvecovers? Why chromed ALUMINUM covers, of course. Buy a set of aluminum covers, and have them chromed.
The only way to fly. SC

bigjimzlll · 03-17-2003, 11:09 PM

70c10...ill take them nasty billet valve covers off your hands...no prob...

70c10 · 03-17-2003, 11:23 PM

I never thought about having them chromed or clearing them. Jim, my dad found out I'm considering a change and already claimed them,LOL. His 70' needs alot of dress up right now. He's got rusted chrome Edelbrocks on his.

Longhorn Man · 03-18-2003, 12:01 AM

the eldebrock chrome valve covers and air filter on my ride have been there since I got it in 98...no tellin how long before then. They still look great with no rust at all.
Eldebrock bosts one of the best baffle design in there covers too.

bobs409 · 03-18-2003, 09:03 AM

I have a pair of tall Moroso's for sale if you like them. They have a 16 piece hold down set as well. $65.00 plus shipping.

These were hardly ever used and hung on the wall most of their life.

03-17-2003, 03:19 PM	#1
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	What's the best made Chrome valve covers? I'm getting tired of polishing my billett valve covers and air cleaner lid. I know they never rust and are very heavy but I'm considering switching to chrome. My buddy swears by Moroso. I've seen Edelbrocks last a year or two before you need to replace them. I like the look of chrome better also. What's the best Chrome ones to buy for quality?. I don't care about the price. Thanks for any input........Jim __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

03-17-2003, 04:40 PM	#2
Gene Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Muskogee, Oklahoma Posts: 2,914	Hmm, my edelbrocks are 7 years old and are still in good shape? Attached Images __________________ 1971 SWB 4X4 Build BOARD MEMBER #5448 BOOMER SOONER!!!!

03-17-2003, 04:51 PM	#3
krazy_texan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Des Moines, Ia Posts: 3,233	i like my edelbrocks to, i bought a kit with the air cleaner and the 2 valve covers at autozone Attached Images __________________ Krazy Texan My Trucks are made with Wrenches not Chop Sticks 1967 GMC 3/4 ton "Johnny Cash" 1990 v1500 suburban 1967 Ford f100 Swb 4x4 "green bean" GOD BLESS JESUS, JOHN WAYNE, AND THE ALAMO

03-17-2003, 05:22 PM	#4
greasemonkey Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pace, FL Posts: 2,155	Get a Proform Chevrolet kit (it comes with covers, wing nuts, hold-down tabs, breather, grommets, dipstick, and wire looms), I have had mine for awhile and never polished them, and they look as good as when I got them. I got them from Scoggin-Dickey. __________________ 1942 Master Deluxe 1969 C/10 1985 Blazer CUCV 1987 Jimmy 2004 Tahoe 2005 Silverado 1500 2005 Silverado 3500

03-17-2003, 05:36 PM	#5
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	Proform claims to be heavier than most. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

03-17-2003, 05:38 PM	#6
racedvl Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Woodstock, IL Posts: 7,020	This is what I use chrome for. . . . . Attached Images

03-17-2003, 05:47 PM	#7
Reumster L.E.D. Freak Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Polson MT Posts: 1,358	The best made chrome? None. Go with aluminum if possible they seal better, and if polished good, will no doubt out last chrome. __________________ Specializing in Custom L.E.D. inserts. http://www.ccled.com/ Contact me @ blazer2wd1972@hotmail.com (406)675-8082 or Joel @ jmcwaters@eps-corp.net 1972 2wd Blazer, 350/700R4/3:73 posi, err & Custom L.E.D. inserts! LOL

03-17-2003, 05:52 PM	#8
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	Ryan, that's what I have now. Very heavy Billet that have never leaked. But they oxidize. I may consider anodized or wrinkle finish. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

03-17-2003, 07:22 PM	#9
Stout72 Not my good side. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Fairfield, California Posts: 222	Is there a heat-resistant clear coat that can be applied to new or freshly-polished aluminum valve covers to retain the luster? __________________ 72 Chevy K20 Custom Camper, 350/350, 4" lift, dual shock suspension front & rear. Daily driver and a work in progress. 00 Suburban LT 90 Camaro RS 79 Yamaha XS1100 Special (Ol' Reliable)

03-17-2003, 08:53 PM	#10
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	you can buy chrome plated BILLET covers from Billet Specialties ... they aint cheap ... but you get the looks of polished billet without the hassle of having to polish it 3-4 times a year.

03-17-2003, 09:11 PM	#11
Reumster L.E.D. Freak Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Polson MT Posts: 1,358	Yes they make a 1500 degree clear coat. __________________ Specializing in Custom L.E.D. inserts. http://www.ccled.com/ Contact me @ blazer2wd1972@hotmail.com (406)675-8082 or Joel @ jmcwaters@eps-corp.net 1972 2wd Blazer, 350/700R4/3:73 posi, err & Custom L.E.D. inserts! LOL

03-17-2003, 09:13 PM	#12
Reumster L.E.D. Freak Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Polson MT Posts: 1,358	Ok I have a idea for you then seeing as you have the billet covers. Take them to get them bead blasted. Making sure that the person doinging it where cotton gloves, then blow them off good, and try that inodizing paint available at Autozone. I used it on my oil pan and it looks awsome. __________________ Specializing in Custom L.E.D. inserts. http://www.ccled.com/ Contact me @ blazer2wd1972@hotmail.com (406)675-8082 or Joel @ jmcwaters@eps-corp.net 1972 2wd Blazer, 350/700R4/3:73 posi, err & Custom L.E.D. inserts! LOL

03-17-2003, 10:30 PM	#13
superchevy Got big-block? Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 2,453	The best chrome valvecovers? Why chromed ALUMINUM covers, of course. Buy a set of aluminum covers, and have them chromed. The only way to fly. SC __________________ '68 CST SWB factory 396/T400 buddy buckets, a/c, ps, pb '72 Corvette convertible 454/4spd/ac, ps, pb '73 GMC Sierra Grande short wide 454/T400 ps, pb, ac '77 K5 Blazer black on red, 350/T350/NP205 ps, pb, ac all original '78 GMC Sierra Classic short wide 454/T400 ps, pb, ac '72 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 38 built. '73 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 71 built. '75 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 25 built. SOLD! '72 GMC K25 4x4 468/4L80e/NP205 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...23#post4324423 SOLD!'55 Chevy gasser 496/4spd build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...96#post4324396

03-17-2003, 11:09 PM	#14
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03-17-2003, 11:23 PM	#15
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	I never thought about having them chromed or clearing them. Jim, my dad found out I'm considering a change and already claimed them,LOL. His 70' needs alot of dress up right now. He's got rusted chrome Edelbrocks on his. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads



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03-18-2003, 12:01 AM	#16
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	the eldebrock chrome valve covers and air filter on my ride have been there since I got it in 98...no tellin how long before then. They still look great with no rust at all. Eldebrock bosts one of the best baffle design in there covers too.

03-18-2003, 09:03 AM	#17
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	I have a pair of tall Moroso's for sale if you like them. They have a 16 piece hold down set as well. $65.00 plus shipping. These were hardly ever used and hung on the wall most of their life. Attached Images __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

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