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Oct 10, 2006 20:29:52 GMT
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Hi
i have just come to the end of a re-build and want to have my rocker covers chromed
they are on a rover v8, however i cant buy any fom the club and they said that no one
can chrome them ?? is this true or can anyone recomend someone that may have done this in the past ? also in my area would be good ( Cambridge ) but i don't mind sending the off for a good job !
thanks
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Oct 10, 2006 20:38:49 GMT
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I thought that rover V8 rocers covers were aluminium? If they are then you could have them chromed, this involves various coatings before a chrome like finish is applied.
But far easier would be to have the polished, this will result in a very good almost mirror finish. To keep them this way they will need a laquer coat to prevent oxidation.
J
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Last Edit: Oct 10, 2006 20:39:18 GMT by Blown_Imp
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stinkwheel
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Oct 10, 2006 22:33:36 GMT
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stuff the buggering about, Edelbrock do a set of small block chevy ones with adaptor plates to fit the rover and gaskets included all in a kit, about 150 quid new i think but watch e-bay they come up for about a ton buy it now quite often, once my own 3.5 V8 motor is running right i will be investing in some along with an offy inlet and weber holley 390 if i can afford it, bumps up the HP nicely with some tubular manifolds.
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bryn
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Oct 10, 2006 23:57:18 GMT
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Try Peterborough Plating, they're dead good... Guys got a mint Cossie with everything done on it. Nice blast over the fens for you too old boy? Maybe integrate it with a spot of work...  www.peterboroughplating.co.uk/ |
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There's a guy on eBay who does chromed rocker covers - will chrome yours for about 130 quid. He did the ones for my Stag engine  Came up a real treat, some slight pitting - but that's down to the material underneath. Look great! |
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When I had my Rover V8 Datsun, i got some 1960 Buick Valve covers for it. They are pressed steel. Maybe ebay from the U, S and A?
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Oct 12, 2006 21:14:45 GMT
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Try Peterborough Plating, they're dead good... Guys got a mint Cossie with everything done on it. Nice blast over the fens for you too old boy? Maybe integrate it with a spot of work... www.peterboroughplating.co.uk/Thanks Bryn !! ill trust you as you seam to know what you go on about, ill give them a call on monday morning it looks like they do a good job on there web site , on the subject of web sites i saw one for a photographer today it is www.davewoodall.com looks like he know his stuff .....you ever met him ? have fun |
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Oct 12, 2006 22:19:43 GMT
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What this joker?  Ladies and Gennelmen, my mate Mr Dave Woodall, aka tailgatelifter. You asked for that |
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