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Topic: Looking for cool windsor valve covers
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mustangboy
Gearhead Posts: 1343
From: Ont, Canada
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 11-06-2006 05:22 PM
 
I'm looking for something similar to these new Boss style covers that will fit on a 351 windsor but haven't had much luck finding anything that I like..If you know of any neat covers that are like these or not please post links or pics..
[This message has been edited by mustangboy (edited 11-06-2006).]
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Dreamcometrue
Gearhead Posts: 903
From: New-Brunswick,Canada
Registered: Apr 2004
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posted 11-06-2006 06:33 PM
Hi mustangboy. Check this on ebay:http://cgi.ebay.ca/Ford-Mustang-351-Windsor-Chrome-Valve-Covers-NEW_W0QQitemZ150052012237QQihZ005QQcategoryZ50452QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem I ordered a set for a friend '360 AMC'last year and the covers look great!
Rino` 
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mustangboy
Gearhead Posts: 1343
From: Ont, Canada
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 11-06-2006 07:12 PM
Thanks for the link but thats the plain flat looking windsor cover that I am trying to get away from  ------------------
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 22791
From: Reno Nv M&M #1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 11-06-2006 07:27 PM
I really like these,http://www.hotzoneperformance.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=HZ%2D6517 Ford Racing has a few Alum finned cover for a 351w that look like the ones you posted. ------------------
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 29200
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 11-06-2006 09:53 PM
Uh guys.......I hate to clue you all in but....... those are Windsor valve covers on that motor!
Could be because it is a Windsor motor.
DUH!
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Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
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Dad Vishus
Gearhead Posts: 1153
From: Moscow, Iowa, USA
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 11-06-2006 11:21 PM
Want something really different? These guys make em.  http://www.uniquealuminumproducts.com/ ------------------
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mustangboy
Gearhead Posts: 1343
From: Ont, Canada
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 11-07-2006 01:31 AM
quote:
Originally posted by Moneymaker:
Uh guys.......I hate to clue you all in but....... [b]those are Windsor valve covers on that motor!
Could be because it is a Windsor motor.
DUH!
Yes I know that Alex.What I'm saying is I would like something like those.I don't know if or when those might be available and I think they say Boss 302 on them as well which doesn't really suit a 351W 
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mustangboy
Gearhead Posts: 1343
From: Ont, Canada
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 11-07-2006 01:37 AM
I'm not really into the fabricated sheetmetal look either..I'm looking for a 427 pentroof kind of look or the boss 302/cleveland factory aluminium covers.The hard part so far is getting a set that doesn't say cobra on them since most seem to be aimed at the cobra replica crowd.------------------
68 J-Code,Sprint,306 4 speed,4.11s 13.69@101...............
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SkinnyMan
Gearhead Posts: 916
From: Tupelo, MS - USA (CA temporarily)
Registered: Jan 2005
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posted 11-07-2006 03:22 AM
E-Bay - http://cgi.ebay.com/e baymotors/FORD-BOSS-302-POLISHED-NOS-VALVE-COVERS_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33627QQihZ013QQitemZ230047067123QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW
Roush:
http://www.hillbankmotorsports.com/product_info.php?products_id=10061 And another (2-pages worth): http://www.poweredbyford.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&cP ath=6_202&zenid=bf99fb724913ea537cb41833e3e7295a ------------------
SkinnyMan
Tupelo, MS Thank you, Thank you very much! [This message has been edited by SkinnyMan (edited 11-07-2006).]
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427Fastback
Gearhead Posts: 530
From: N.Vancouver.B.C
Registered: Jan 2005
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posted 11-07-2006 03:36 AM
I have seen the 427 Pentroof style Cobra Lemans covers on e-bay that are made for the Windsor family..I have a note in my book that Classic Speed Equipment markets them.I checked there site but it is under construction..Keep looking...They are out there Cory ------------------
68 Fastback 427MR 5 spd.Deluxe interior,8000 tach,140
speedo,tilt.Currently under going a major re-fit.1967 289 5spd Coupe awaiting transformation into a T/A clone.Both cars now are radio and heater delete... [This message has been edited by 427Fastback (edited 11-07-2006).]
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ccode67
Gearhead Posts: 3285
From: douglasville,ga,usa
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 11-07-2006 06:35 AM
How about some adapters to put FE valve covers on a Windsor.Try this...
http://mywebpages.comcast.net/superhart/vcadapter.htm The valve covers in the picture may be from Holman Moody. [This message has been edited by ccode67 (edited 11-07-2006).]
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 29200
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 11-07-2006 10:02 AM
quote:
Originally posted by mustangboy:
I'm pretty sure that they are available in several flavors.
I'll look into it.
They are pretty cool looking. ------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA & SS/MA National Record Holder '00,'01,'02,'03,'04 &'05
First NHRA & IHRA 289 automatic Superstock Mustang in the TENS 06-99
First SS/MA in the TENS 04-03
IHRA division 5 Superstock Champion
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28 The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!"
www.moneymakerracing.com
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mustangboy
Gearhead Posts: 1343
From: Ont, Canada
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 11-07-2006 01:49 PM
I seemed to have confused some people.I'm not looking for actual "BOSS" covers as they must fit my windsor heads..It's that style I'm looking for.A factory "appearing" valve cover but with a different shape than the flat topped typical Windsor cover.Even though there are lots of finned cobra versions most are still that "flat" windsor shape. I've seen the FE adaptors and thats what turned me on to putting the pentroof style of cover onto the windsor.I'm not sure I like the overhang though.My car doesn't have any accesories to hide this and it will be much more visable in a 68 mustang than in a Cobra with a forward opening hood.I did some testing with a set of CJ covers that I have.I liked the overall look but the covers don't fit very good.Especially the ends which are longer but also are kinda square where the windsor heads round off.
[This message has been edited by mustangboy (edited 11-07-2006).]
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 29200
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 11-07-2006 02:33 PM
The original pics that you posted at the top of the page are of a Windsor motor.
Those valve covers on it are Boss "look-a-like" reproductions made to fit a Windsor head.
I have seen them before and they are offered with several scripts.
I'll do some digging.------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA & SS/MA National Record Holder '00,'01,'02,'03,'04 &'05
First NHRA & IHRA 289 automatic Superstock Mustang in the TENS 06-99
First SS/MA in the TENS 04-03
IHRA division 5 Superstock Champion
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28 The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!"
www.moneymakerracing.com
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mustangboy
Gearhead Posts: 1343
From: Ont, Canada
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 11-07-2006 02:40 PM
Thanks Alex.
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Buster
Gearhead Posts: 1821
From: Hurricane alley
Registered: May 2002
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posted 11-12-2006 10:31 PM
mustangboy, I think what your looking for is the same valve cover as you posted but wider on the flat top part.
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mellowyellow
Gearhead Posts: 8198
From: So. Fl.
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 11-14-2006 04:07 PM
Those FE adapters are cool idea. 
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jmgford
Journeyman Posts: 10
From: Dubuque, Iowa
Registered: Jul 2005
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posted 11-14-2006 10:43 AM
 This is a picture of the FE Pent-roofs that I have on a 427 inch Windsor in my '66 Fairlane.
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mustangboy
Gearhead Posts: 1343
From: Ont, Canada
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 11-14-2006 12:52 PM
Wow that looks pretty good.Do you have any more pics from different angles?------------------
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jmgford
Journeyman Posts: 10
From: Dubuque, Iowa
Registered: Jul 2005
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posted 11-16-2006 07:46 AM
Here is one from the other side.
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Buster
Gearhead Posts: 1821
From: Hurricane alley
Registered: May 2002
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posted 11-16-2006 11:44 PM
mustangboy, are you looking for Boss 302/351c looking valve covers or FE style?I love the way Daniel Jones's engine looks. Very sharp looking.
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mustangboy
Gearhead Posts: 1343
From: Ont, Canada
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 11-16-2006 11:53 PM
Buster I'm looking for that "pentroof" sort of style.Basically where the valve cover is tall and kinda goes off to the outside and is flat across the top.Its hard to describe but if you look at the FE valve covers and the boss 302/cleveland covers you will see what I'm talking about...The trick is they have to fit on a windsor so original boss/cleveland/FE stuff is out(although the FE stuff will work with the adaptors).------------------
68 J-Code,Sprint,306 4 speed,4.11s 13.69@101...............
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Buster
Gearhead Posts: 1821
From: Hurricane alley
Registered: May 2002
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posted 11-17-2006 12:36 AM
What don?t you like about the valve covers in your first post of this thread? I think they?re very good looking. In fact, I?m considering buying them myself for my 351 Windsor in the 1698 Mustang. Can you post a link to their web site? Although, I do wish they were a little bit wider on the top flat part. Even so, I really do like them. Edit: They're kind of a Blend between FE, Boss 302 and 351C's covers.
[This message has been edited by Buster (edited 11-17-2006).]
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COBRA2
Journeyman Posts: 3
From:
Registered: Nov 2006
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posted 11-17-2006 12:58 AM
I'm on a low budget but would jump for a set like in the first pics. Anyone know who makes them yet?
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mustangboy
Gearhead Posts: 1343
From: Ont, Canada
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 11-17-2006 10:56 AM
Buster,not to sound like a jerk but if you take the time and actually read the posts it will save me repeating myself..
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Buster
Gearhead Posts: 1821
From: Hurricane alley
Registered: May 2002
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posted 11-18-2006 03:03 AM
quote:
Originally posted by mustangboy:
Buster,not to sound like a jerk but if you take the time and actually read the posts it will save me repeating myself..
I took the time to read all of your posts as well as asking you questions in this thread. I?ve been searching the net looking as well. I thought you were looking for the same style of valve covers as I was.
I also asked for a link to the covers you posted as well, to no avail. Don't bother and I won?t waste any more of my time in this thread either. Sorry, but I feel your comment was particularly rude for a member of this site.
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mustangboy
Gearhead Posts: 1343
From: Ont, Canada
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 11-18-2006 10:33 AM
Buster like I said I wasn't trying to sound like a jerk but I thought I was pretty clear about the top set of valve covers.I like them but don't know if or when they will be available and I think they say boss 302 on them.Here is link or just google new boss 302 or something similar.. http://www.worldcarfans.com/news.cfm/country/acf/newsID/2061103.001/ford/legendary-ford-boss-302-crate-engines-return[This message has been edited by mustangboy (edited 11-18-2006).]
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jmgford
Journeyman Posts: 10
From: Dubuque, Iowa
Registered: Jul 2005
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posted 11-18-2006 11:53 AM
I am building a 347 to put into my '70 Maverick. My initial idea was to make adapters,like the ones on my Fairlane, to put Boss 302 valve covers on it. I think I may just get a set of these new ones when they come out. It's too bad they have that logo on top (whatever it is, looks like BOSS something or other). I would prefer them with only the ribs. ------------------
'66 Fairlane 2 dr sedan with 427" Windsor, 2005 Mustang GT, '70 Maverick [This message has been edited by jmgford (edited 11-18-2006).]
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mustangboy
Gearhead Posts: 1343
From: Ont, Canada
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 11-18-2006 02:54 PM
quote:
Originally posted by jmgford:
I am building a 347 to put into my '70 Maverick. My initial idea was to make adapters,like the ones on my Fairlane, to put Boss 302 valve covers on it. I think I may just get a set of these new ones when they come out. It's too bad they have that logo on top (whatever it is, looks like BOSS something or other). I would prefer them with only the ribs.
Hopefully there will be other versions or maybe some aftermarket knock-offs of those new boss 302 covers..I wish I could even find a good picture of the topside of them.------------------
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TomP
Gearhead Posts: 6376
From: Delta BC Canada
Registered: Dec 99
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posted 11-20-2006 12:54 AM
You can't just adapt adapt Cleveland, FE or any other type of valve covers without watching for rocker clearance. The Windsor style rocker gets very close at the inboard side and most other types need the valve covers offset inboard. I think on a Cleveland valve cover the angle would be off and the top wouldn't be level. I've seen the FE style pentroof aluminum covers that bolt on a Windsor, they look good, not sure who sells 'em. Here's another type... check the prices!  http://www.performanceunlimited.com/cobravalley_drivetrain/sbvalvecovers.html
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jmgford
Journeyman Posts: 10
From: Dubuque, Iowa
Registered: Jul 2005
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posted 11-20-2006 07:59 AM
quote:
You can't just adapt adapt Cleveland, FE or any other type of valve covers without watching for rocker clearance.
If you look at my pictures above, you will see the FE valve covers on my Windsor. They have more clearance than the originals. ------------------
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 29200
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 11-21-2006 09:37 PM
I'm back in town again so I will dig up the info this week. ------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA & SS/MA National Record Holder '00,'01,'02,'03,'04 &'05
First NHRA & IHRA 289 automatic Superstock Mustang in the TENS 06-99
First SS/MA in the TENS 04-03
IHRA division 5 Superstock Champion
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28 The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!"
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