Smoothed LS1 valve covers (PICS UPDATE POST #27)
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Smoothed LS1 valve covers (PICS UPDATE POST #27)
I've been looking around for a nice set of smooth valve covers with the LSx logo on them, only to find they have a price point higher than my intake manifold. So here is my progress so far of cutting, smoothing, painting and LSx lettering my stock covers.
Enjoy.
Enjoy.
Last edited by QucikSilver; 01-20-2013 at 07:57 PM.
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Cool! I've had a set sitting on the shelf that i've been wanting to do this to. I didnt know that hole went all the way threw and would have to be filled. Glad I came across this thread.
THanks! Looking good!
THanks! Looking good!
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I am going to gloss black with heavy clear. and the wife made me a LSx stencil that will be gloss Chevy Red/Orange.
I actually filled the holes in mine with $1.49 Harbor Frieght 2 part epoxy. worked great.
Thanks, I hope to have at least one finished and cleared by tomorrow pending temperature.
I actually filled the holes in mine with $1.49 Harbor Frieght 2 part epoxy. worked great.
Thanks, I hope to have at least one finished and cleared by tomorrow pending temperature.
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I am using Rustoleum Sandable dark gray primer, and Rustoleum Engine Enamal Gloss Black, finishing with Rustoleum High Heat Clear. The lettering will be done in Engine Enamel Chevy Red/Orange.
The great thing is the total cost for everything, paint and all, is right around $45.00 (over $20.00 of that is just in paint.)
The great thing is the total cost for everything, paint and all, is right around $45.00 (over $20.00 of that is just in paint.)
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I did mine a few years go. I filled the 2 lines in the middle also. I found these, this was before I filled the lines in the middle.. Takes a little time, but the end result is well worth the effort..
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/OIF1VET/v23.jpg
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/OIF1VET/v25.jpg
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/OIF1VET/v23.jpg
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/OIF1VET/v25.jpg
but also badass valve covers
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I will say, it's not real hard to do this the right way, but it sure is time consuming. I really like the completely sooth look as well. I am just going to be using the lines for my graphic inlay. I should have some good pictures up of at least one by the end of the week. Work is keeping me too busy to get anything done right now.
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I will say, it's not real hard to do this the right way, but it sure is time consuming. I really like the completely sooth look as well. I am just going to be using the lines for my graphic inlay. I should have some good pictures up of at least one by the end of the week. Work is keeping me too busy to get anything done right now.