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1967 K-Code Valve Covers

Started by 67#0083, December 19, 2021, 11:05:37 PM

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67#0083

Hi Guys,

I hope this question is okay to pose here as I'm guessing one of you knows the answer.... I am buying a fairly rare 1967 K-Code Mustang that currently has Cobra valve covers. In researching what would have been correct, I am reading conflicting information as to whether or not they were the same chrome versions as the '66. The attached screenshot of a Motor Trend article appears to be the most credible source that they were somehow different. I appreciate any help you can offer!

-Ryan
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1967 GT350 #0083
1968 GT350 #0083 (Dad's)
1965 GT350 #5S501 (Dad's)
1964 FIA Cobra- 50th Anniversary
1972 Pantera Pre-L
1968 GT/CS
1967 K-Code
1969 Cougar Eliminator 428CJ (Dad's)
1971 Boss 351 (Dad's)

CharlesTurner

Ford switched to the higher profile valve covers later in '66 production, so '67 K codes should have the later, tall style valve covers (chromed).
Charles Turner
MCA/SAAC Judge

67#0083

#2
That's what I needed- thanks!! Anyone know if the later style is being reproduced? I'm not finding anything from the usual sources.
1967 GT350 #0083
1968 GT350 #0083 (Dad's)
1965 GT350 #5S501 (Dad's)
1964 FIA Cobra- 50th Anniversary
1972 Pantera Pre-L
1968 GT/CS
1967 K-Code
1969 Cougar Eliminator 428CJ (Dad's)
1971 Boss 351 (Dad's)

Cobrask8

#3
I have the Ford Accessories (Muscle Parts)  literature from that time period, and it does list the Cobra valve covers as a dealer available OTC dress up item.

Yes, not concours stock, but still a Ford originated optional part. So if you cannot find the originals, I would think you are still in the Ford family.

Just my .02

Added edit - If this was the case, would those be original COBRA vc's? Part number or casting date?

67#0083

1967 GT350 #0083
1968 GT350 #0083 (Dad's)
1965 GT350 #5S501 (Dad's)
1964 FIA Cobra- 50th Anniversary
1972 Pantera Pre-L
1968 GT/CS
1967 K-Code
1969 Cougar Eliminator 428CJ (Dad's)
1971 Boss 351 (Dad's)

J_Speegle

#5
Quote from: 67#0083 on December 20, 2021, 07:04:44 AM
That's what I needed- thanks!! Anyone know if the later style is being reproduced? I'm not finding anything from the usual sources.

Never reproduced that I'm aware of. Not allot of call for something where there were allot of ones made originally and in most cases they stayed in pretty good shape. Generally not going to rust just dirty and oily. Think you might be limiting your search to catalogs and places that sell reproduction parts
Jeff Speegle- Mustang & Shelby detail collector, ConcoursMustang.com mentor :) and Judge

Harris Speedster

correct me if I am wrong.
They started chrome valve covers in 1967 on some Mustangs?
They had the Ford logo and script, powered by Ford.
John
Is this the first futuristic exotic in the world?
Size of an ac cobra, but built in 1935 !
https://www.autopuzzles.com/forum/features-stories-and-photos/harris-fwd-speedster-the-story/?PHPSESSID=v4pqtv6hep4ff4rvalrc9qsnj7

gt350hr

  John , the "logo" covers started in '68. '67s were tall but flat. I've had them in the past they are fairly rare as K code production was WAY down in '67.
Celebrating 46 years of drag racing 6S477 and no end in sight.

J_Speegle

Quote from: Harris Speedster on December 20, 2021, 01:45:39 PM
correct me if I am wrong.
They started chrome valve covers in 1967 on some Mustangs?

K code Mustangs received chrome valve covers at the factory starting in 1964. This carried on and though 67 production on those same engines. There were FE engines installed into Mustangs in 67-part way through 69 with chrome valve covers also.
Jeff Speegle- Mustang & Shelby detail collector, ConcoursMustang.com mentor :) and Judge

Harris Speedster

Guys,
I was aware of the 289 hipo chrome valve covers.
I was referencing the 67 up units.
Did the 67 chrome covers have any print or logo's?
Merry Christmas
John
Is this the first futuristic exotic in the world?
Size of an ac cobra, but built in 1935 !
https://www.autopuzzles.com/forum/features-stories-and-photos/harris-fwd-speedster-the-story/?PHPSESSID=v4pqtv6hep4ff4rvalrc9qsnj7

CharlesTurner

Quote from: Harris Speedster on December 21, 2021, 09:38:14 AM
Guys,
I was aware of the 289 hipo chrome valve covers.
I was referencing the 67 up units.
Did the 67 chrome covers have any print or logo's?
Merry Christmas
John

No, that started in '68, think Jeff mentioned it already in one of his replies.
Charles Turner
MCA/SAAC Judge

gt350hr

   The OP may have to find some painted ones and get them chromed. If you do that , tell the chromer NOT to "over polish" them. Originals had surface "roughness"  near the flange , not mirror polish.
   Randy
Celebrating 46 years of drag racing 6S477 and no end in sight.

CharlesTurner

Quote from: gt350hr on December 21, 2021, 10:44:47 AM
   The OP may have to find some painted ones and get them chromed. If you do that , tell the chromer NOT to "over polish" them. Originals had surface "roughness"  near the flange , not mirror polish.
   Randy

+1... I think the process was called 'flash chrome'?

I've had problems chroming the earlier covers as they usually add too much thickness to the oil filler neck.
Charles Turner
MCA/SAAC Judge

gt350hr

    That is correct. Originals were not "triple" plated. That would be copper , nickel , chrome , with polishing in between. Ford spec was light polish to base metal , nickel and chrome. Far quicker and less costly.
Celebrating 46 years of drag racing 6S477 and no end in sight.

67#0083

1967 GT350 #0083
1968 GT350 #0083 (Dad's)
1965 GT350 #5S501 (Dad's)
1964 FIA Cobra- 50th Anniversary
1972 Pantera Pre-L
1968 GT/CS
1967 K-Code
1969 Cougar Eliminator 428CJ (Dad's)
1971 Boss 351 (Dad's)