Valve Cover Recommendation

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Old October 27th, 2019, 06:17 PM
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Valve Cover Recommendation

Hi,
Any recommendations for a good aftermarket valve cover for a ‘70 350 with Olds heads which will also clear factory A/C and alternator brackets? I have a cheap pair of Edelbrock covers on now but not crazy about them.
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Old October 27th, 2019, 07:04 PM
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Unfortunately other than the cheap chrome covers, in tall or short and the tall fabricated, you are limited in new covers. The fancy finned Offy aluminum covers run about $400 a set, still available new, one run a year. There are used M/T and Edelbrock finned aluminum covers used around for $100 to $200+ a set depending on condition.
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Old October 28th, 2019, 07:45 AM
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Get stock covers chrome plated. No issues with leaks or fitment. In fact, get the 73-74 OLDSMOBILE script valve covers and have them plated.
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Old October 28th, 2019, 02:22 PM
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^^^^^ X2 For Joe's recommendation... Sharp looking and no fitment issues using the 73/74 scripted covers...
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Old October 28th, 2019, 03:23 PM
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someone (maybe the parts place) sell chrome plated notched covers
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Old October 28th, 2019, 04:45 PM
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I kind of like the old school M/T aluminum covers. I've got a set on my small block, clears roller rockers and the stock PCV rubber grommets fit the vent holes.
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