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Need help identifying Shelby Valve Covers

Started by computerworks, February 03, 2025, 10:16:08 PM

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computerworks

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"... I have a set of genuine Ford Shelby valve covers to suit FE BIG BLOCK. They are off a 428. I've had them since the mid 80's. Ive been told they could be from the 60's. I've also been told that's the breathers were an option extra? Is there any way of distinguishing the era they're from? I've added photos. Any help would be appreciated."

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Bob Gaines

Quote from: computerworks on February 03, 2025, 10:16:08 PM(HQ received this request from overseas...)

"... I have a set of genuine Ford Shelby valve covers to suit FE BIG BLOCK. They are off a 428. I've had them since the mid 80's. Ive been told they could be from the 60's. I've also been told that's the breathers were an option extra? Is there any way of distinguishing the era they're from? I've added photos. Any help would be appreciated."

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Those are valve covers that started to be produced in later 1967. They are genuine Shelby made. I am not aware of anyone ever reproducing those. They were a Shelby catalog part not used on any year Shelby from the factory .The breathers are something a past owner added most likely.
Bob Gaines,Shelby Enthusiast, Shelby Collector , Shelby Concours judge SAAC,MCA,Mid America Shelby

Coralsnake

Commonly called

"Over the counter" parts

Not an option, an accessory
Check out theCoralsnake.com

I'm looking for 9F02M480004. Have you seen it?

Shelby_Frank65

Hi guys,

Thanks for replying to this post. Your information is much appreciated. What in your opinion would be the value of these covers?
Cheers
Frank

Coralsnake

I think the added breathers are  probably decreasing the value significantly.

Maybe a couple hundred dollars?
Check out theCoralsnake.com

I'm looking for 9F02M480004. Have you seen it?

Bob Gaines

Quote from: Coralsnake on February 05, 2025, 06:10:14 AMI think the added breathers are  probably decreasing the value significantly.

Maybe a couple hundred dollars?

+1.  A couple hundred on a good day IMO.
Bob Gaines,Shelby Enthusiast, Shelby Collector , Shelby Concours judge SAAC,MCA,Mid America Shelby


Coralsnake

Happy to help, you may find someone that likes them the way they are
Check out theCoralsnake.com

I'm looking for 9F02M480004. Have you seen it?