Is It Possible to Repair A Valve Cover
02-27-2003, 08:55 PM
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Is It Possible to Repair A Valve Cover
When I bought the BB it had been in an accident and the alternator had punched a hole in the cover about the size of a quarter. so I bought a cheap pair of chrome and they have been on ever since. Now I am contemplating fixing the damaged one because they are original and they are in great shape other than the hole. any suggestions or does anybody want to take a stab at fixing it.. :smash: :smash: :smash: :smash: :smash:
02-27-2003, 09:27 PM
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Re: Is It Possible to Repair A Valve Cover (71DropTop)
how big is the hole. Can it be hammered and dolled then welding back together. I can fix it. :cheers: Larry
02-27-2003, 09:30 PM
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Re: Is It Possible to Repair A Valve Cover (71DropTop)
I assume these are the plain steel painted covers, so you should be able to fix them. It will probably require some metal working skill. Not knowing what the hole looks like and if the metal was just punched in or missing completely will determine how it can be repaired.
02-27-2003, 09:46 PM
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Re: Is It Possible to Repair A Valve Cover (71DropTop)
There is missing metal, about 1/2 inch x 1/2 inch overall thats about the size of the hole the rest is pushed in. I can email someone a picture if anybody if interested!! :cheers:
02-28-2003, 07:52 PM
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Re: Is It Possible to Repair A Valve Cover (71DropTop)
I would be interested in fixing it for you. I am in the bodyshop business. I have seen a lot worse :cheers: Larry