Engine Art - Black Valve Covers
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Engine Art - Black Valve Covers
Today my "Ford Racing" valve covers arrived. I was concerned that they would look cheesy. But I must say they are very good looking -black powder coated with red writing and outline. I recommend them highly.
Soon my shopwill be doing a mock up of all the engine pieces to detemine the best configuration for thefinal color and finish of all pieces. I know most of thereaders on this site strongly prefer stock engines - and I respect that. However, since my 66 came with a heavily chromed engine I decided to approach the heart of the beastas a work of art -- a melding of black and chromeand polished aluminum. Powerful but tastefully understated is my goal.
The outside of my fastback will remain stock. However, every engine bay piece - from the Paxton supercharger to the Griffin radiator, to the Demon carb, to every hing and hose- has been selected for performance and styling. Although I suspect a lot of people hate this concept,even the long-term, die-hard Mustang guys in the shop are getting excited by the project.
I've really enjoyed this process. And I hope it turns out well.
Iwill take pictures as soon as asssembly is completed (in the next week or two).
Soon my shopwill be doing a mock up of all the engine pieces to detemine the best configuration for thefinal color and finish of all pieces. I know most of thereaders on this site strongly prefer stock engines - and I respect that. However, since my 66 came with a heavily chromed engine I decided to approach the heart of the beastas a work of art -- a melding of black and chromeand polished aluminum. Powerful but tastefully understated is my goal.
The outside of my fastback will remain stock. However, every engine bay piece - from the Paxton supercharger to the Griffin radiator, to the Demon carb, to every hing and hose- has been selected for performance and styling. Although I suspect a lot of people hate this concept,even the long-term, die-hard Mustang guys in the shop are getting excited by the project.
I've really enjoyed this process. And I hope it turns out well.
Iwill take pictures as soon as asssembly is completed (in the next week or two).
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Joined: Dec 2005
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RE: Engine Art - Black Valve Covers
OOOOOOOOOOhhh shiny.....i like shiny....pics need pics.....i also enjoy the stock look....oh hell i like everything from "boy does that need cleaned..." to "get out the sunglasses" as long as its old....
