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Topic: Repro Chrome "Power By Ford" FE Valve Covers
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68 S-code GT
Gearhead Posts: 3835
From: Sayreville, NJ, US
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 12-02-2006 12:19 PM
 
Branda is offering these and I figured it might be of interest to some FE owner here. I here that they are nice quality pieces and that price sounds great. http://www.cobranda.com/chpbyfobigbl.html
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Scott H
Gearhead Posts: 1480
From: Chicago area
Registered: Mar 2005
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posted 12-02-2006 02:11 PM
I use stock painted blue valve covers, chemically strip the paint, then have them chromed. The turn out near perfect, which of course isn't absolutely correct because the originals had a blurry reflection to them, but the quality was top drawer and the cost was about $120.I've done the same process to make the chrome twist-in oil filler cap also. Starting with painted parts gives you a smoother finish for the chromer to work with.
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 29200
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 12-02-2006 09:21 PM
That's pretty expensive for a steel re-pop.
I wonder where they are being made?
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68 S-code GT
Gearhead Posts: 3835
From: Sayreville, NJ, US
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 12-03-2006 01:15 AM
Probably because most of the originals are rusted, scratched or dented or all of the above. I didn’t think that was that high of a price. I actually thought it was quite reasonable considering that it a totally new cover set with better than new chrome and it’s the first run.
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mellowyellow
Gearhead Posts: 8198
From: So. Fl.
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 12-03-2006 09:34 AM
THe Branda Christmas Flyer says they are coming soon taking pre-orders... says it's a Ford Licensed Part. for....................$149.95
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