Some input please

[69hemibeep]

Need some input. The 440 Valiant project has a little problem. The M/T valve covers don't allow enough clearance for the blower motor for the heat and A/C. I don't want to loose the factory unit so I'm told the stock valve covers will work. So what color should I go with on the valve covers and not look bad, engine color or try to dress it up some way

 

[Bee Keeper]

Stock valve covers usually look best painted the same color as the engine, but you could have them chromed to make 'em pop.

 

[Steve]

Shame about the M/T covers.Engine colour Bob,otherwise every car show you'll be explaining why they're not.

 

[b-star69]

hey could you trim the fins just at your heat/ac area? wouldn't you gain about 1/2"? saw Stacy David trim them on TV.

 

[A31PKG]

Bob, I think I have 3 or 4 sets of chrome valve covers.....you can have 'em all if you want. Maybe you can pick & choose/modify etc.... PM me....

 

[69hemibeep]

hey could you trim the fins just at your heat/ac area? wouldn't you gain about 1/2"? saw Stacy David trim them on TV.

I thought about that but they are still to tall

 

[Roadcuda]

If you don't go with Craigs idea then I think color would be best.

 

[george68hemirr]

chrome stock covers has my vote

 

[Big John]

How close are they?

The 64 max wedge superstock cars used an aluminum spacer between the K-frame and the frame rail. Just enough for hood clearance. A 3/8" spacer could raise the body (or lower the motor) just enough.

Just a random thought.....

 

[peresvet24]

chrome valve covers harmonious look with pump cooling system and intake but if you want to change the color, I think the cover also need other color

 

[69hemibeep]

I'm thinking chrome or engine color right now.

 

[69hemibeep]

How close are they?

The 64 max wedge superstock cars used an aluminum spacer between the K-frame and the frame rail. Just enough for hood clearance. A 3/8" spacer could raise the body (or lower the motor) just enough.

Just a random thought.....

I'll keep that one in mind. It also depends on my trans mount. I'm going to try and get the engine bay in paint so I can put it in and work around it.

 

[mahoney0_00_3]

HOW MUCH ROOM DO YOU NEED?WILL THE ENGINE BOLT IN WITH OUT A VAVLE COVER ?U CAN PUT SPACERS UNDER THE k-FRAME TO A POINT.

 

[69hemibeep]

HOW MUCH ROOM DO YOU NEED?WILL THE ENGINE BOLT IN WITH OUT A VAVLE COVER ?U CAN PUT SPACERS UNDER THE k-FRAME TO A POINT.

The M/T Covers would come close to fitting if the fins came off but the breather is to far back on the cover to clear. But then with out a breather being there if I were to have to remove the cover the K-frame would have to be dropped.

 

[4spd69RR]

Think a set of original factory covers would give you a better fit than those M/T covers. Classic Industries are selling brand new unpainted.

 

[ACME A12]

Well, I'll take the M/T's back if they won't work. Give you some $ or trade ya something else for the WP housing.

Damned shame. They look good on there.

 

[69hemibeep]

Well, I'll take the M/T's back if they won't work. Give you some $ or trade ya something else for the WP housing.

Damned shame. They look good on there.

I think they will be just fine on Julia's car

 

[mcmopar]

What rocker arms are you using? If aftermarket you may have clearance issues with the inner baffles on the stock valve covers. You might need to remove/modify the baffles.

 

[sixgunrunner68]

Sounds like you need to fab up some custom sheet metal units. Get on it!:groucho:

 

[ACME A12]

I think they will be just fine on Julia's car

I like it. :cheers: