Valve Cover Restoration and Judging Results

[Donald H.]

Anyone had your valve covers restored by Jerry MacNeish or J.D. then had them judged? If so, how did they judge?

Thanks,

Don

[Mike M.]

Re: Valve Cover Restoration and Judging Results

i sebt john degregory what i considered un-restorable 64 aluminum valve covers. the pitting was severe. i could't believe how well they turned out. i haven't used jerry mc so can't comment on his work. his reputation is excellent. mike

[Donald H.]

Re: Valve Cover Restoration and Judging Results

i sebt john degregory what i considered un-restorable 64 aluminum valve covers. the pitting was severe. i could't believe how well they turned out. i haven't used jerry mc so can't comment on his work. his reputation is excellent. mike

Mike,

Thanks, I'll give John a call.

[Steven B.]

Re: Valve Cover Restoration and Judging Results

Don, I have seen covers restored by each. They each look better than the boxed NOS sets I bought new in the 60's. Steve

[Paul J.]

Re: Valve Cover Restoration and Judging Results

i sebt john degregory what i considered un-restorable 64 aluminum valve covers. the pitting was severe. i could't believe how well they turned out. i haven't used jerry mc so can't comment on his work. his reputation is excellent. mike

Same for me. JD did great job. They haven't been judged yet but I don't expect any problems, considering how they look.

[Mike L.]

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I sent mine for my 64 fuel car to John they came out GREAT!!, Had no problem with judging.

[Donald H.]

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Thanks all. I'll send them to John.

Don

[Larry E.]

Re: Valve Cover Restoration and Judging Results

Anyone had your valve covers restored by Jerry MacNeish or J.D. then had them judged? If so, how did they judge?

Thanks,

Don

FWIW: Sent my LT1 Valve covers to Jerry MacNeish; passed all judging and the price was very reasonable. Larry
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[John D.]

Re: Valve Cover Restoration and Judging Results

i sebt john degregory what i considered un-restorable 64 aluminum valve covers. the pitting was severe. i could't believe how well they turned out. i haven't used jerry mc so can't comment on his work. his reputation is excellent. mike

Rumor has it that Doc got the valve covers from the Titanic.
What destroys aluminum you ask? Keeping them in a barn where live stock critters go #1 all over the aluminum. True story. JD

[John H.]

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Jerry M. did my '69 Z/28 intake and valve covers 12 years ago.


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[Paul O.]

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I have a differing opinion of Dave M. work it is my opinion that the original finish is removed. I feel that it no longer looks as they did originally other may see it different then I do. In my opinion the finish had a subdued gloss with a slight refection quality.

Here is a photo of an 1971 LT-1 with new out of the box valve covers with the push in rubber oil fill cap. Boxes dated 1972 came with the fill cap. You can see the refection of the exhaust manifold in the lower part of the cover.

[Dick W.]

Re: Valve Cover Restoration and Judging Results

I have a differing opinion of Dave M. work it is my opinion that the original finish is removed. I feel that it no longer looks as they did originally other may see it different then I do. In my opinion the finish had a subdued gloss with a slight refection quality.

Here is a photo of an 1971 LT-1 with new out of the box valve covers with the push in rubber oil fill cap. Boxes dated 1972 came with the fill cap. You can see the refection of the exhaust manifold in the lower part of the cover.

The mid years had a duller finish than the LT-1 covers

[Dan H.]

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The original covers, both NOS and low mileage untouched for C1s and 2, had a swirl effect when the casting cooled, with minor color differences. The restored ones have a uniform color and not as much casting flaws. FWIW,
Dan

[Joe R.]

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John's work is excellent on both valve covers and FI units. Both are what you wished they were when they came from GM. Beautiful!!!!! JD's work is done in a reasonable time also, hint hint!

JR

[Donald H.]

Re: Valve Cover Restoration and Judging Results

The original covers, both NOS and low mileage untouched for C1s and 2, had a swirl effect when the casting cooled, with minor color differences. The restored ones have a uniform color and not as much casting flaws. FWIW,
Dan

Yes, I can see the effect you are talking about in the ones currently on my 66. Not sure if they are current casting or olders. I have a seconded set I am getting in the next few days that I think I will have restored.

Don