Is there any covers that are the same as my 69SS chrome one? 70,s Corvette, Chevy truck, Olds, Nova? Looking to get one chromed if all I can find is black. Thanks
Hi David finding a orginal chrome one in very good condiction after 50 plus years will be hard to find. I just found a base and lid ( painted ) for 50.00, the chrome shop wants 150.00 to rechrome after I sand the paint off. The picture is not my car it's for reference. Vince
Yes Vince that's the one I need. I will look for a black one also but do not trust ant chrome shops near me , I have already been ripped off when they could not do my original one correctly.
Any chrome shops anyone could recommend? Is Ebay the best bet for locating a black one? Thanks
I sure Like that Vintage photo, It really illustrates a L48 Day one!
Gosh we tend to "Over" retore our motors.
FWIW:
Out here on west coast I trust and use Janet M at >
http://www.thebumperdepot.com/
In fact they did my 68Z parts and have a shifter handle there right now.
JIM
Thanks Jim, I am the second owner of my 69 SS and it looks just like the pic. Not many around that are stock as they came.
Any other chrome shops that are trustworthy? I am in Houston but will ship a cover out if nessesary.
I found my base and lid 2 weeks ago at Old Car Parts in Portland, Oregon. Pacific Northwest Plating is doing the Plating.Vince
Thanks Vince, how are you removing the paint on the black one?
I used Klean Strip paint remover if you use this, use it outside only it will take your breath away, very strong. You might PM a member here z28z11 (Steve ) he restores these air cleaners. Vince
Thanks Vince I really appreciate your help,
I'm not trying to push Classic's offering, but take a look at KW461 from the current catalog - I severely doubt you could source an OE painted lid and chrome it for this price. Inexpensive - and appears correct. Just a suggestion -
Regards,
Steve
Thanks Steve but it doesn't have the detailed circle groove about half way out from the center.
Hard to tell from the picture if it has the groove, but I THINK THIS ONE (https://www.paragoncorvette.com/product/361531/air-cleaner-cover) may be the one you're looking for. (Out of stock but do an ebay search for 1971 Corvette air cleaner lid. Example HERE (https://www.ebay.com/itm/231143561530))
Also, HERE'S (https://www.ebay.com/itm/234891479678) an original to compare with.
Doing more research, it appears the 1971 CHEVELLE (https://www.ebay.com/itm/185777656021) has the same basic lid but black instead of chrome.
Ed
Correct - OE is decidedly different. Automatic cleaners are easy to find, if you're lucky you can locate a good donor. Aircraft stripper works quickly, followed by beading if you have any scale. Rusty parts will require a lot more work in the plating process that might affect the final appearance in terms of heavier copper coat vs. an OE chrome finish (most plate shops offer "show" vs. "OE" chrome).
Good luck and let us know how you come out -
Steve
Quote from: 169INDY on February 26, 2023, 05:11:35 PM
FWIW:
Out here on west coast I trust and use Janet M at >
http://www.thebumperdepot.com/
In fact they did my 68Z parts and have a shifter handle there right now.
JIM
Nice resource, thanks for posting!
Here's one of mine, the plating is what really makes these. They need to have the same finish as the valve covers. Both are a "flash" chrome with little thickness. You should be able to see the draw maks in the cover. Tough to replicate. Here's one on my display 68 327...
Steve
I love it- Everyone should have a display engine!
;D My Camaro's L-30 is set up in Day-2 dress. All my born with components are restored and assembled on another 68 block. Mine uses the black painted lid & orange valve covers, but it displays much better with the chrome covers & lid... 8)
Steve
"Vintage CHROME 295HP 350 TURBO FIRE SINGLE SNORKEL AIR CLEANER - $75 (hagerstown)" - Craigslist ad (https://westmd.craigslist.org/pts/d/hagerstown-vintage-chrome-295hp-350/7577684035.html)
Nice lid for a survivor !
Steve
I smell another eBay flip!!!!!!! ;)
Just got mine back form the chrome shop. Vince