Valve cover and gage history...

[DjD]

Back in '72 when I got my license I put something like these on the 327 in my '69 camaro.

http://i11.ebayimg.com/02/i/07/87/b7/d0_3.JPG

I know chrome was popular and recall seeing the Z/28 - Vette covers a lot. What else was available from say '72 - '75? Post or link to a pic if you can. I was thinking something like this was a bit early but maybe not, I recall BM big blocks having something like these but they said Motion on them.

http://i21.ebayimg.com/03/i/07/83/a5/ba_1.JPG

My next tip back in history is what is the right Sun tach and SW gages for the same period '72 - '75? My friends '65 GTO had SW's with green in the center but I don't think they were available in the '70s. TIA,

[DjD]

None of you other old farts has a better memory than I do? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif I figured with all the day 2 cars I've read about here over the years someone would have some input...

[396L35]

"My next tip back in history is what is the right Sun tach and SW gages for the same period '72 - '75? My friends '65 GTO had SW's with green in the center but I don't think they were available in the '70s. TIA"

I have a catalog from SW from 1973 and the green lines were still available but they were called the deluxe version... As for a sun tach I would say an sst 801 or sst 802 super tach and not the super tach II... Mark

[DarrenX33]

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Vintage Big Wheel

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Post some pics of this!

[mssl72]

I had put a set of those on my '74 Z in the early 80's. I kept them on for a few years and sold them to a friend. I'm sure glad I hung onto the original finned aluminum covers.

[396L35]

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Vintage Big Wheel

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Post some pics of this!

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Darren I cant you'll just get jealous and have to get one yourself... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

[68l30]

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Vintage Big Wheel

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Post some pics of this!

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You asked.....

Here is my "Survivor Class" unrestored 1969 Marx Big Wheel...LOL http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif I am missing the front decals and the center console decal...they didn't hold up too well.This has the first design front mag which was later changed to a less aggresive design...IMHO.. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif


Steve http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[68l30]

Here's a rear shot..notice the vintage slicks.. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

I like to keep it parked between my Green Machine and my Fire Truck....Climate controlled enviroment of course..


Steve http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Mr70]

Is that a Flat Yellow finish behind the seat,or was it originally a Hi-gloss that's faded over time? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif
http://macspeno.com/owenandluke/200505/E0527079.jpg
...........................Can I have that?...............................

[68l30]

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Is that a Flat Yellow finish behind the seat,or was it originally a Hi-gloss that's fadded over the years?
Can I Have it..


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High gloss.. I checked under the seat..LOL..

And NO..One owner for ever... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif


Steve http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[DjD]

Nice thread hijack... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/Charley.gif

[396L35]

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Here's a rear shot..notice the vintage slicks.. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

I like to keep it parked between my Green Machine and my Fire Truck....Climate controlled enviroment of course..


Steve http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

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Steve I had way too much fun with my big wheels and they all eventually broke in two but I never owned a green machine but I had a blue max that looked just like it... Has anyone ever seen a blux max before??? I would like to get one and put it up for my future children... Sorry to hyjack your post bud... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[DarrenX33]

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Nice thread hijack...

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That's actually my fault. Sorry. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif