Valve Covers

Trooper

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Vette(s): 1990 C-4 Coupe Polo Green Saddle Interior L-98

I have seen the valve covers that look like the intake. They are not much better. I think I am going with the black powder coating on the covers, and try to get the intake chromed. It has great possibilities, but chevrolet missed the bus on the colors for this one.

Allan Brenneis Nashville Tn. 1990 Polo Green Coupe Saddle Interior Chrome ZR-1 Rims http://www.c4vetteregistry.com/member_uploads/14501_14600/14572/image2014329104347r.jpg

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Posted: 9/15/10 8:48amMessage 12 of 30

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Vette(s): 1988 35th Anniversary edition. Number 1938 of 2050.

You mentioned valve cover and TPI dress up. Thought I would show you what I did.

The plenum etc are polished not chromed. Although I don't think you can tell the difference.

The valve covers are chromed and available from Ecklers.

It's on my '89.

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Posted: 9/15/10 10:12amMessage 13 of 30

ThomW

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Vette(s): 1987 C4 Unrestored with 14,000 miles as of 2010, Two-Tone #59V Silver Beige and #69L Medium Brown Metallic - museum quality. Originally special order built for a GM Chief Engineer - stored for 22 years.

There is a lot of value at keeping a C4 original especially if it's low miles, have it professionally appraised and you'll find out why. C4's are on the rise in value and at shows while C5' are decreasing. Slight burn and tarnish marks on the valve covers are expected by NCRS judges. Keep in mind, they can only be original once, once you muck them up, you're done. Cleaning them well is another story, carefully!

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Posted: 9/15/10 10:59amMessage 14 of 30

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Vette(s): 1988 35th Anniversary edition. Number 1938 of 2050.

I guess it depends on what you are in it for. My cars will never see an NCRS judge. But they've won some peoples choice awards.

For me it's making the car mine. Driving it daily. Enjoying the thrill.

For others it is preserving history.

While others see it as an investment.

You can probably come up with other reasons as well.

As long as you are enjoying it, that's what really counts.

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Posted: 9/15/10 5:44pmMessage 15 of 30

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Vette(s): 1975 metallic blue coupe with t-tops,L48, t/t steering, black leather interior. 1990 L98, white/red leather interior, auto,a/c

i agree ron. it is all personal choice. i have a bunch of chrome on my 75 and some chrome accents on the 90 because i like them. and mine will never be the trailer queen as i love to drive them. the only problem with chrome is, it's a pain to keep clean.

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Posted: 9/15/10 6:25pmMessage 16 of 30

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Vette(s): 1988 35th Anniversary edition. Number 1938 of 2050.

Yeah, you are right. It's a pain.

But you know, the hundred's of hours I have spent cleaning, waxing, polishing are hours I love.

It's kind of like yoga, or maybe it's a zen thing. It relaxes you and takes your mind somewhere else.

And it's certainly a labor of love.

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Posted: 9/15/10 7:49pmMessage 17 of 30

Trooper

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Vette(s): 1990 C-4 Coupe Polo Green Saddle Interior L-98

I gotta tell you Ron, I like that look. It is very Smooth and clean looking. I like the valve covers but I haven't seen them on Ecklers and trust me I have been looking. If you finds them again how about dropping me a line with a link to them please.

Woops, I found them. Dang they are Shore Proud of them thar thangs....... Whew!!!!!!

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Allan Brenneis Nashville Tn. 1990 Polo Green Coupe Saddle Interior Chrome ZR-1 Rims http://www.c4vetteregistry.com/member_uploads/14501_14600/14572/image2014329104347r.jpg

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Posted: 9/16/10 1:32pmMessage 18 of 30

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Vette(s): 1988 35th Anniversary edition. Number 1938 of 2050.

Glad you found them.

I think the whole look is kind of old school and fits well with the L-98.

It always gets compliments.

Please post some pics if you do it.

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Posted: 9/16/10 1:33pmMessage 19 of 30

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Vette(s): 1988 35th Anniversary edition. Number 1938 of 2050.

Should have told you. I have more pics I can send if you need them. Including the updated and polished TB.

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Posted: 9/17/10 5:49pmMessage 20 of 30

Trooper

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