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The original fender tag on my 68 was stolen in Washington at my brothers house after the purchase but before delivery to me. I received the after market one from MMC Detroit. This forum helped me rebuild this car. Does this look right? In looking at the old posts, I only saw two fender tags in...

The silicone gaskets ($54) did not fit correctly. I tried them three time and the leaks just got worse. I tried some rubber gaskets ($34) but they also did not fit right. I've tried to reshape the original valve covers multiple times but after 46 years of over tightening and abuse I give up. I...

I used the silicone ones. they were slightly over sized on the passenger side and it took three times to get them to line up. I would not recommend these. The cork ones that were first on leaked very little. Before I got these to fit, oil all over the side of my engine, exhaust manifold and...

Mr. 4 speed, You are correct. Rebuilt the carb, (OK, took it to Dave, Monkeys in Manteca,) fuel rod was bent causing fuel to over flow and jets were sticking in open. No leak and starts much stronger.

I looked and read over the two gaskets you sent attachments of and others. I decided on the Silicone w/fiberglass because the Moroso specs stated "Steel core gaskets may not fit valve covers with a gasket retaining lip." I have the original covers and believe they have the gasket retaining lip...

Russ, Thanks for getting back to me. It appears to be leaking behind the #8 cylinder just about the corner of the of the cover this time. It's not enough to notice the oil level drop but it still bug's me. I recently put it up on stands when I noticed it. I've had the covers off twice before and...

I've found another leak from my "original "valve covers. Tired of trying to get these to seal. Sorry for the long link, interested in these fabricated covers but not quite sure they will fit with HP exhaust manifolds. Eyeing it, it looks like they might touch. Your help is always appreciated...

Thanks VRD. Keep it simple!

I'm tired of each time I go to fire up my RR, (if I didn't run it yesterday,) it needs to crank over and over to get fuel to the carb. What are the thoughts of installing an Electric Fuel Pump? Brand? location? Or do I have another issue? Edelbrock 650.

Did the 68 come with the pin-stripe?

I have a 68. On a 68 it's a Black rectangle on the hood. I found the measurements and correct paint code online - Authentic Restoration (Product?) (But I did have to dig) Good Luck!

Perfect!

Thanks for the pic. I have a standing bird just wasn't sure where it went. I'll figure out a spot for the runner probably over. There's not enough room on the outside of the existing ROAD RUNNER insignia.

Where would this decal go on this trunk lid? And the standing one on the glove compartment? A picture would sure help.

Thank you gentleman.