SOLD Show quality 1978 2F valve cover (not polished or chrome) oem looking

[dmaddox]

Location

United States

01/78 FJ40 OEM restoration. I'm looking for a nice valve cover. Preferably not one that has been polished or painted or modified.

w/oil cooler (if that was an option, the two 6mm bolt holes along the right side).

Mine, the PO took a DA sander to, or something.

Thank you

 

[dmaddox]

Found one - disregard the post! Thanks.

 

[65swb45]

Want to sell the one that was hit with the DA?

 

[dmaddox]

Sure, let me post up a photo. I’d even be interested in trading for a radiator support frame that has a really nice upper mesh, or just the mesh piece. Will post soon.

 

[dmaddox]

Keep in mind, I'm picky with this restoration (ask @ToyotaMatt), you may think this valve cover is perfect, and for many it would be. Especially with the 6mm bolt holes perfect, which are usually stretched/stripped. If you look close, the DA sander made uneven marks all over the driver side. Otherwise, this valve cover IS show quality. Take a look, I can see the light warping effect:

 

[swamp-thing]

need to have my eyes checked.

 

[dmaddox]

I know, I know - people probably think I'm insane. However, if you look at the first three photos, particularly the third, do you see the wavy texture? It almost looks like (sorry, I can't think of a better analogy) cellulite on the thighs of that lady you glance at on the beach and wish you hadn't.

 

[SteveH]

Most of that very pretty valve cover will be hidden by a big air 2F cleaner - sorta like you hope a beach towel covers the lady....

A great deal for someone, here!

 

[65swb45]

Sure, let me post up a photo. I’d even be interested in trading for a radiator support frame that has a really nice upper mesh, or just the mesh piece. Will post soon.

Cant help you with that Dallas. Maybe something else?

 

[dmaddox]

I'll set this aside for you Mark, I am sure we can work something out. If you are in a rush and need it, let me know. Thanks!