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Drivetrain => The Nailhead => Topic started by: 35chevcoupe on January 14, 2015, 08:26:24 PM

Title: Nailhead finned aluminum valve cover application
Post by: 35chevcoupe on January 14, 2015, 08:26:24 PM
Hey guys just wondering what nailhead engines had the BUICK script aluminum valve covers on them , I really like the looks of them and thinking I,m gonna want to get a set .
( leaving tomorrow morning for Oregon to get my 65 GS )   :blob7:
Title: Re: Nailhead finned aluminum valve cover application
Post by: GS66 on January 14, 2015, 08:55:42 PM
425's for sure but I have them on my 401's. I think the 401 dress up kits were chrome.
Title: Re: Nailhead finned aluminum valve cover application
Post by: 35chevcoupe on January 14, 2015, 09:53:46 PM
Thanks Jim .
I used to have a set a couple years back but sold them , :violent1: now I'm gonna regret it .
I see there bringing pretty good money now too .
Title: Re: Nailhead finned aluminum valve cover application
Post by: WkillGS on January 15, 2015, 12:03:28 AM
The aluminum rockers came standard on the Riv GS and Wildcat GS. It may have been part of the 2x4 option when not on a GS.
Those covers were not available on any Skylark GS's.