RE: Who makes chrome valve covers for a '64 383?

[Steven Charette <stevec@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi All, 
	Sorry for chiming in so late on this one, I've been away for a few
days (Vintage Mopar power-camping, more on that later).

	Anyway, the 4 bolt covers were used up through 1963.  The 6 bolt
covers and matching heads were released in 1964 to address leaks in the
lower corners of the covers.

	There are a few suppliers of chrome valve covers out there, and you
get what you pay for.  Many of the cheaper sets are designed to use GM style
grommets and fittings - OE Mopar stuff won't work.  I just called Mancini
and the new "Direct Connection" offerings fall into this category.  Shop
carefully.  Many of the cheaper sets are also very, very thin, and don't
seal well without additional clamps, etc, and I've also had some that the
bolt holes don't even line up.  I haven't had the new DC pieces in my hand
yet, so I can't comment on those specifically.

	If anyone knows of a source for the old style heavy steel chrome
covers with Mopar fittings, I'd appreciate hearing about it.

	As suggested, you may do well to have your originals chromed. Looks
like that might be the best way to go right now.

SC

-----Original Message-----
From: John [mailto:jswask@xxxxxxx] 
Sent: Sunday, August 01, 2010 12:42 PM
To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx
Subject: RE: Who makes chrome valve covers for a '64 383?




Someone mentioned to me once that was selling a 64 w/383 that the valve
covers were a one (1) year item. I don't know why. My 64 361 has 6. It's the
same heads right? Maybe there is some pcv valve or something else that makes
them different and not the mounting holes???? John Wask...
 
> To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx
> From: spigot2039@xxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: Who makes chrome valve covers for a '64 383?
> Date: Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:03:28 -0400
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> 
> 
> Maybe not. 1963 383 2 bbl. motors had 4 bolt valve covers. 
> 
> Thanks,
> Gary h. 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> >
> >Should be 6. MW had 4 I think.
> > 
> >George
> >
> >
> >
> >----- Original Message ----
> >From: Gary H. <spigot2039@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> >To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx
> >Sent: Fri, July 30, 2010 6:24:50 PM
> >Subject: Re: Who makes chrome valve covers for a '64 383?
> >
> >
> >
> >How many hold down bolts are used on the valve covers on the 383 in your
1964?
> >
> >Here is a 6 bolt version: Transdapt Chrome Plated Steel , Part No. 
> >9299 
> >http://www.streetsideauto.com/products.asp?SubID=855&brand=BGFZ&PQID=
> >12073&series=Chrome+Plated+Steel&ResetVQ=True&multi=True
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> >>any generic, with no logo/name stamped in them?
> >>Thanks,Doug
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