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mudjnky 08-06-2006 12:11 AM

Baldwin Motion Valve Covers
 
Ok, next Baldwin Motion question, does the correct emblem fill the rectangular cutout on BB valve covers or not? I've seen pictures that have them smaller and pictures that have them filling it out. Thanks in advance, you guys have been really helpful.

camarojoe 08-06-2006 12:29 AM

Re: Baldwin Motion Valve Covers
 
Both styles were used. There was a larger rectagular emblems that needed the ends cut off to fit in the recessed area of the cover, and smaller ones that fit into the recess without modification.

mudjnky 08-06-2006 12:40 AM

Re: Baldwin Motion Valve Covers
 
OK, so either one is correct? Did they vary by year? They are going on a 68 Camaro.

camarojoe 08-06-2006 01:30 AM

Re: Baldwin Motion Valve Covers
 
Well, in all actuality, the emblems weren't used at all until late 69.

mudjnky 08-06-2006 01:36 AM

Re: Baldwin Motion Valve Covers
 
What would have been on a 68?

JRSully 08-06-2006 05:35 AM

Re: Baldwin Motion Valve Covers
 
Rumor has it that Joel used the cut down, larger emblems when he was out of the smaller ones, they sold alot of sets of these covers mail order, don't know if that is dead true, just what I heard. SULLY

camarojoe 08-06-2006 06:03 AM

Re: Baldwin Motion Valve Covers
 
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What would have been on a 68?

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More than likely just the stock chrome GM covers with a Motion decal.

JoeG 08-06-2006 06:40 AM

Re: Baldwin Motion Valve Covers
 
Most of the time I saw MP stickers or a Motion Supercar Club sticker on the factory chrome valve cover but they were usually made of Mylar---

Xplantdad 08-06-2006 07:22 AM

Re: Baldwin Motion Valve Covers
 
Hey Joe...what's up?

JoeG 08-06-2006 05:42 PM

Re: Baldwin Motion Valve Covers
 
My wife is hooked on those DIY home project programs....My life is now a living hell......

Xplantdad 08-06-2006 06:27 PM

Re: Baldwin Motion Valve Covers
 
Aww, c'mon Joe...It can't be THAT bad...can it? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...emlins/eek.gif

Hey, how is your Chevelle doing?

Motion Camaro 08-06-2006 06:44 PM

Re: Baldwin Motion Valve Covers
 
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My wife is hooked on those DIY home project programs....My life is now a living hell......

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http://www.alonzo.org/images/baggage%20b.jpg

<font color="blue">Joe,
Print this &amp; hang it on the fridge... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif </font>

JoeG 08-06-2006 06:53 PM

Re: Baldwin Motion Valve Covers
 
It's not that bad Bruce,...As long as I do the work to her specs, I get full meal rations...........

I just had the rear exhaust pipes bent up by a https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/cool.gif meineke dealer using an old GM set as masters...came out nice.....

Xplantdad 08-06-2006 07:31 PM

Re: Baldwin Motion Valve Covers
 
Sounds cool...literally? When do we get to see it again?

JoeG 08-06-2006 08:50 PM

Re: Baldwin Motion Valve Covers
 
I'll try and take some photos next time we work on it............... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

Mr70 08-06-2006 08:58 PM

Re: Baldwin Motion Valve Covers
 
No hurry,as it appears you're a popular man these days. JoeG
http://www.alienripper.com/phpBB2/im...es/Lighter.gifFree Bird...

Xplantdad 08-06-2006 09:59 PM

Re: Baldwin Motion Valve Covers
 
Wow Joe...cool stuff! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

Thanks for the link Rick

69motion 08-06-2006 11:15 PM

Re: Baldwin Motion Valve Covers
 
I was always told the smaller emblems orig came on cars in mid 69 to somewhere in late 70 joel ran out and bought new ones (larger version) and used them on 70 and up cars and mail order. jeff

JoeG 08-07-2006 12:21 AM

Re: Baldwin Motion Valve Covers
 
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/cool.gif link Rick, but you're not supposed to inhale when you're pumping gas.... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/wink.gif

JoeG 08-07-2006 01:22 AM

Re: Baldwin Motion Valve Covers
 
The emblems were available after the summer of '69,I was told late '69 ,but could have been in '70--When I got around to picking up a pair, it was the smaller version.There is a lengthy discussion , in Baldwin Motion on the timelines......Seems the larger ones came out first and had to be cut........

Xplantdad 08-07-2006 01:42 AM

Re: Baldwin Motion Valve Covers
 
[ QUOTE ]
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/cool.gif link Rick, but you're not supposed to inhale when you're pumping gas.... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/wink.gif

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I don't think that's all he's been inhaling...

mudjnky 08-07-2006 08:09 PM

Re: Baldwin Motion Valve Covers
 
Are the stickers for the valve covers available anywhere? Anybody have a picture of one?

JoeG 08-07-2006 09:46 PM

Re: Baldwin Motion Valve Covers
 
The Mylar ones are tough to come by....some decent repros of the others do appear on e-bay......

Verne_Frantz 08-08-2006 01:04 AM

Re: Baldwin Motion Valve Covers
 
Joe, You have a PM.

P.J. 08-14-2006 05:20 AM

Re: Baldwin Motion Valve Covers
 
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I liked the small ones so much I am instlling them on my 68
looks better than the Mylar
Peter

JRSully 08-14-2006 03:29 PM

Re: Baldwin Motion Valve Covers
 
PJ, did you chrome or polish those covers shown in your attachment.? look very nice. SULLY

P.J. 08-14-2006 05:03 PM

Re: Baldwin Motion Valve Covers
 
They were chromed,much better than the origional chrome gm
Put on them. a little expensive but well worth it I think.
Peter

camarojoe 08-14-2006 11:01 PM

Re: Baldwin Motion Valve Covers
 
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They were chromed,much better than the origional chrome gm
Put on them. a little expensive but well worth it I think.
Peter

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The finned covers (with or without the Motion emblems) were not GM pieces, nor were they used by Motion in 68. I was referring to the stamped steel chrome plated GM covers as the ones being used on 68 Motion cars. Those chromed finned ones do look nice though!


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