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Old Dec 21, 2014 | 12:28 PM
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were all chrome notched valve cover sets 1 large and 1 small notch
Old Dec 21, 2014 | 01:20 PM
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Yes, The short one is for the driver side to clear the brake booster and the long notch is for the passenger side to clear the A/C housing. Even if you did not have A/C or power brakes this is what came on the big block Cutlass and 442.
Old Dec 21, 2014 | 01:40 PM
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I second that answer.
Old Dec 21, 2014 | 03:44 PM
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Originally Posted by aegean aqua
were all chrome notched valve cover sets 1 large and 1 small notch
The 1967 big block cars used only one notched cover, on the driver's side, to clear the new-for-67 larger brake booster. The A-body redesign for the 1968 model year brought a different A/C box design, which required a notched cover on the passenger side also. These covers are all the same for these years, though I believe only the H/Os got chrome.
Old Dec 21, 2014 | 03:48 PM
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Thanks Joe! Just learned something new today.
Old Dec 21, 2014 | 06:18 PM
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I believe the '67 W30 had chrome covers, too, along with the later H/O
Old Dec 21, 2014 | 07:14 PM
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my '68 H/O did not have chrome covers.

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Old Dec 22, 2014 | 07:24 AM
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Originally Posted by 64Rocket
my '68 H/O did not have chrome covers.

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1969s did.
Old Dec 22, 2014 | 08:02 AM
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yes the 68's were painted red.... and i know this has probably been posted before but its one of my favorites to watch

Old Dec 22, 2014 | 08:13 AM
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Interesting how they have the breather lid flipped , lol
Old Feb 28, 2015 | 02:04 PM
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Thanks for reply I have a pair that was given to me in 80s by owner of a 67 442 and both are small notch so was wondering
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