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1977 Valve Covers

Posted: 5/7/23 7:43pm Message 1 of 17
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Vette(s): 1977 C3 Auto Coupe Lt Blue/Dk Blue Prev. 1968 C3 convertible 4spd Red 1984 C4 Automatic Silver 2000 C5 Automatic Black

I have a stock 77 with the 350CID L48. I want to get another set of valve covers maybe Chrome and i see were its list 2 types Short or Tall. What type are on my 77? Picture below is what's on there now.

 




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Re: 1977 Valve Covers

Posted: 5/7/23 8:11pm Message 2 of 17
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I'm thinking stock (yours) is short and tall is for higher lift or larger rockers.

Why not just get yours chromed?




   

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Posted: 5/7/23 8:20pm Message 3 of 17
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All small blocks were delivered with the short valve  covers. Tall covers are only needed when using roller rocker arms. 




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Re: 1977 Valve Covers

Posted: 5/8/23 8:37am Message 5 of 17
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Thank you both!




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Posted: 5/8/23 10:00am Message 6 of 17
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And they look like cheap, aftermarket valve covers.  I'm not a stickler for originality, but the Corvette valve covers are better looking.




   

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Posted: 5/8/23 7:18pm Message 7 of 17
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Those finned valve covers you have would polish up nicely, and look almost chromed. I like those valve covers, polished or as cast...I think they look nice on a small block in any car, but...that's just me. 😁




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Posted: 5/8/23 7:24pm Message 8 of 17
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Hello, I totally agree with Mr Apple. A little grease on the elbow, and some #4 steel wool, you'll be proud to lift the hood at any venue! 




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Me three.  Polish them up.




   

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Posted: 5/8/23 7:53pm Message 10 of 17
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Thank you all for the advice, I'll try and polish them up.




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