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Old May 12, 2012 | 01:28 PM
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stamped valve covers

hello, im looking for a set of stamped oldsmobile valve covers. id like to put it on a 455 block that im building. thank you
Old May 12, 2012 | 02:44 PM
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I've got a couple sets but think they've all got some dings in them. If you can't find a nice set let me know and I'll post some pictures for you to consider. You may already know, but these valve covers were used in 1973 only, both 350 and 455 engines. John
Old May 12, 2012 | 05:56 PM
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If your going with a big block you might want to use the "notched" valve covers to clear your power booster and AC box if your car has it.

I have a pair Im asking 100 obo.

https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...ve-covers.html
Old May 14, 2012 | 07:31 PM
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I have a set in VG condition

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Old May 19, 2012 | 08:18 AM
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Originally Posted by 2blu442
I've got a couple sets but think they've all got some dings in them. If you can't find a nice set let me know and I'll post some pictures for you to consider. You may already know, but these valve covers were used in 1973 only, both 350 and 455 engines. John
73 only? my 72 has them and it's untouched. It still had the spiral shocks and 1972 date coded plug wires on it when I bought it so I'm 99% sure they were factory.
Old May 19, 2012 | 09:06 AM
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73 only? my 72 has them and it's untouched. It still had the spiral shocks and 1972 date coded plug wires on it when I bought it so I'm 99% sure they were factory.
Unless you bought the car new, I'd worry about the 1%. The script valve covers were 1973 and 74 only. What's the build date and assembly plant for your car? Very late in the 1972 model year and they MIGHT have come from the factory (though I've never seen that documented). Early in the model year, not a chance.
Old May 19, 2012 | 01:07 PM
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i have a real nice set if you want to pay 75.00
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