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Ultimate goal would be to find a set that's been blasted, no or minimal pitting/rust, etc.  You know how that goes. 
« Last Edit: May 03, 2020, 06:00:06 AM by blykins »
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Re: In search of nice non-chrome "mini pentroof" valve covers....
« Reply #1 on: May 03, 2020, 09:16:15 AM »
Brent: What are you calling "Mini-pentroof" ? I've absolutely got them but what style?
Are you referring to the FT with a pent only in the center 8 or so inches? Or the Werby?
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Re: In search of nice non-chrome "mini pentroof" valve covers....
« Reply #2 on: May 03, 2020, 09:52:39 AM »
I guess that's the slang term for them. 

65-66 factory steel valve covers, with no writing, 352/390/428 engines.   They were chrome on 390GT engines I believe. 
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Re: In search of nice non-chrome "mini pentroof" valve covers....
« Reply #3 on: May 03, 2020, 10:12:51 AM »

Here is a picture I just took of the other pentroof style VC's
I think you want the ones on the left?

Story on "Werby" VC's, his story he recanted is that when he was young his dad had a FE and the wires covered the Po on Powered by ford so he saw Werby Ford.
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Re: In search of nice non-chrome "mini pentroof" valve covers....
« Reply #4 on: May 03, 2020, 10:39:13 AM »
Those are the ones.  Non-lettered. 

Like the ones in this photo:

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Re: In search of nice non-chrome "mini pentroof" valve covers....
« Reply #5 on: May 03, 2020, 10:52:36 AM »
I've got 3 sets of those, I'll box up the set of the one pictured and figure out cost to ship. You can send me what you think they are worth plus shipping.
Please message me to further discuss.
Your zip code?

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Re: In search of nice non-chrome "mini pentroof" valve covers....
« Reply #6 on: May 03, 2020, 11:06:05 AM »
Let me PM you....
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Re: In search of nice non-chrome "mini pentroof" valve covers....
« Reply #7 on: May 05, 2020, 10:19:19 PM »
Brent: they were already cleaned inside for my sons 59 T-Bird then I painted them gold but now he will be using a pair of my Chromed Thunder Bird block lettered VC's  or maybe some more obscure finned aluminum.  (so many choices)
So after blasting here are some pictures.  The polished bare steel around the breather openings are where I powered wire wheeled after removing the breather plugs to keep blast media out of inside the baffles.

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Re: In search of nice non-chrome "mini pentroof" valve covers....
« Reply #8 on: May 06, 2020, 05:21:34 AM »
I'll take 'em!  I can soda blast the insides if need be.

I'm gonna PM you some info and I'll get you paid.
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Re: In search of nice non-chrome "mini pentroof" valve covers....
« Reply #9 on: May 10, 2020, 04:52:02 AM »
Brent just in case you need another set I have some that haven't been blasted they have original paint and the normal light rust .I have some of the powered by ford also .Pricing would be reasonable .Just pm if interested .Doug

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Re: In search of nice non-chrome "mini pentroof" valve covers....
« Reply #10 on: May 13, 2020, 08:34:11 AM »
Or the Werby?
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I got quite the chuckle out of this! hahaha  ;D

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Re: In search of nice non-chrome "mini pentroof" valve covers....
« Reply #11 on: June 06, 2020, 01:41:07 PM »
Ultimate goal would be to find a set that's been blasted, no or minimal pitting/rust, etc.  You know how that goes.
I had several pair in the free section. I often forget myself to check there.

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Re: In search of nice non-chrome "mini pentroof" valve covers....
« Reply #12 on: June 06, 2020, 03:22:28 PM »
Are pentroof needed to get enough clearance for t&d rollers where baldies will not? Trying to figure out what I need.

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Re: In search of nice non-chrome "mini pentroof" valve covers....
« Reply #13 on: June 06, 2020, 10:52:40 PM »
Are pentroof needed to get enough clearance for t&d rollers where baldies will not? Trying to figure out what I need.

I asked about baldie covers and T&D's and this was the response I got. Apparently, they do work together.

http://fepower.net/simplemachinesforum/index.php?topic=6613.msg72223#msg72223
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