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Daryla1933
Posted 2022-03-09 9:35 PM (#620135)
Subject: Wanted: 1958 350/361 valve covers


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Looking for a pair of 1958 only by block valve covers.
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buzzbeeberkly
Posted 2022-03-10 9:11 AM (#620144 - in reply to #620135)
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There were two styles in 58. Im guessing your looking for the FLAT early 58 style like in the movie Christine.
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mstrug
Posted 2022-03-10 10:02 AM (#620147 - in reply to #620135)
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Powerflite
Posted 2022-03-10 11:02 AM (#620148 - in reply to #620135)
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Location: So. Cal		Two different styles? There was only one style used in 1958 - 1851580. They also used a modified version on the right side only, and only when using air conditioning - 1854995. But the typical cover used in '59-'63 was part no. 1851924 - not present in the '58 parts catalog. The early vs. late thing is a myth created by people who don't have the original covers on their cars.
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buzzbeeberkly
Posted 2022-03-10 2:16 PM (#620154 - in reply to #620135)
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Sorry to tell you but there are 2 styles in 58
There is the flat early cover and the later 59-62 style. I've owned and documented several 58's with big blocks, they came both ways...... There are also 2 styles of wire holders on 58's
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Powerflite
Posted 2022-03-10 5:38 PM (#620163 - in reply to #620135)
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Location: So. Cal		Show me the documentation, by all means. How did you do this, other than take pictures of cars with the wrong covers on them?
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scottbit
Posted 2022-03-11 12:30 AM (#620173 - in reply to #620135)
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Could someone post a picture of the two different types? I might have an extra pair pair.
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Powerflite
Posted 2022-03-11 3:42 PM (#620183 - in reply to #620135)
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Location: So. Cal		The '58 cover doesn't have the bevels on the top of it like the '59 and later version does. The '58 cover looks more square.



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Daryla1933
Posted 2022-03-12 10:33 AM (#620189 - in reply to #620173)
Subject: Re: Wanted: 1958 350/361 valve covers


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Definitely the flat ones are what I’m interested in. Is that what you have the extra set of?
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scottbit
Posted 2022-03-13 12:10 PM (#620207 - in reply to #620135)
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Parts cars a forty miles from my home but I will check for you next time I am out there.
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springsweptwing
Posted 2022-03-13 3:56 PM (#620214 - in reply to #620207)
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Location: Blackpool, United Kingdom.		Hi Nathan,

Is this the other one with beveled edge, mine not got a/c though.

Thanks Paul.



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Powerflite
Posted 2022-03-13 5:27 PM (#620217 - in reply to #620135)
Subject: Re: Wanted: 1958 350/361 valve covers



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Location: So. Cal		That's the standard '58 valve cover. The top of it is flat.
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springsweptwing
Posted 2022-03-13 5:38 PM (#620218 - in reply to #620217)
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Powerflite - 2022-03-13 10:27 PM

That's the standard '58 valve cover. The top of it is flat.


Yes when I got my car I had another one which I thought was later as it was bevelled at the corner,it also had a odd ball 58/59 airfilter in the trunk the snorkel was made in 2 pieces?

Just had a look on my car and both are like this one flat on top with rounded edge all way round.

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Daryla1933
Posted 2022-03-13 10:35 PM (#620222 - in reply to #620135)
Subject: Re: Wanted: 1958 350/361 valve covers


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That’s what I’m after. Any help is appreciated!
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