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427Fastback

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« on: March 27, 2020, 07:46:13 PM »
Jay..(or any one who knows)..do your valve covers use the same thread size fittings as the Holman Moody covers (cast by Blue Thunder).I am in search of a screw in plug/blank and Lee Holman tells me he has them on order but it could be a while.He is waiting for valve covers as well...
1968 Mustang Fastback...427 MR 5spd (owned since 1977)
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Re: valve covers
« Reply #1 on: March 27, 2020, 10:42:01 PM »
I don't think they are the same thread, but I'm not really sure, I don't have a set of Blue Thunder covers to compare with.  My covers use a 1-1/2 X 8 thread.
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Re: valve covers
« Reply #2 on: March 27, 2020, 10:47:21 PM »
I haven't put a pitch gauge on mine yet but they are 1 1/2 dia..I may just weld the filter whole shut one assembly so at least they all match.
Thanks..
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Re: valve covers
« Reply #3 on: March 27, 2020, 10:52:18 PM »
I have a pair of both BT and FE Power valve covers, and just compared the threads. While the diameters are similar, the threads are different. The BT covers use a finer thread.

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Re: valve covers
« Reply #4 on: March 28, 2020, 06:39:45 AM »
Hey fastback how many do you need I have a couple, left over from using breathers on mine.
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Re: valve covers
« Reply #5 on: March 28, 2020, 07:12:29 AM »
Hey Fastback,
Are there pics of your car or a story on it online somewhere?

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Re: valve covers
« Reply #6 on: March 28, 2020, 07:39:32 PM »
Hey fastback how many do you need I have a couple, left over from using breathers on mine.

I just need one thanks......Cory
1968 Mustang Fastback...427 MR 5spd (owned since 1977)
1967 Mustang coupe...Trans Am replica
1936 Diamond T 212BD
1990 Grizzly pick-up

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Re: valve covers
« Reply #7 on: March 28, 2020, 07:46:59 PM »
Hey Fastback,
Are there pics of your car or a story on it online somewhere?

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There is some old stuff on "The Ponysite" in Germany.Wolfgang has my 68 listed in his favorites.My 67 is on there as well in the Trans Am stuff.
There is also some old stuff on the Mustangsandmore site..I am a life long Mustang guy but grew tired quickly of the pissing contests on most forums.
Very little has been posted since I did the rotisserie job on it..Not hiding it....just been busy.I have it all documented tho.....Cory.

1968 Mustang Fastback...427 MR 5spd (owned since 1977)
1967 Mustang coupe...Trans Am replica
1936 Diamond T 212BD
1990 Grizzly pick-up

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Re: valve covers
« Reply #8 on: March 28, 2020, 08:13:51 PM »
Wow, looks good Cory, did that Sharp Touch place do the bodywork and paint?

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Re: valve covers
« Reply #9 on: March 28, 2020, 08:23:13 PM »
Hey Tom....yes I had Travis do both the Mustangs...Pricey but very nice work..The 68 was absolutely empty and bolted to a cart..
Car is about 3/4 assembled now..

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1967 Mustang coupe...Trans Am replica
1936 Diamond T 212BD
1990 Grizzly pick-up

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Re: valve covers
« Reply #10 on: March 28, 2020, 08:24:29 PM »
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1968 Mustang Fastback...427 MR 5spd (owned since 1977)
1967 Mustang coupe...Trans Am replica
1936 Diamond T 212BD
1990 Grizzly pick-up