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03-31-03, 07:06 PM
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| | 2 Tenths 
Join Date: Jan 2003 GT40: South Texas
Posts: 213
Rep Power: 8  | Gurney-Weslake Valve Covers
I was thinking how neat it would be to have a set of these on my 289 (the rocker covers, not the heads--a bit out of my price range, I'm sure). Does anyone know if the bolt pattern matches a stock 289 head? If so, is there anyone out there replicating them? I'm sure the originals are stratospherically priced... | 
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03-31-03, 07:49 PM
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| | 3 Tenths 
Join Date: Sep 2001 GT40: australia
Posts: 333
Rep Power: 11 | Re: Gurney-Weslake Valve Covers
Bob Search previous thread under Gurney Weslake. It appears they will not fit. Regards | |
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03-31-03, 11:59 PM
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| | Rookie
Join Date: Jan 2002 GT40: upstate NY & Naples FL
Posts: 47
Rep Power: 7 | Re: Gurney-Weslake Valve Covers
They will not fit at all. Whole different ball game. | |
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04-01-03, 05:00 AM
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| | 10 tenths 
Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: UK GT40: England Suffolk
Posts: 1,693
Rep Power: 24 | Re: Gurney-Weslake Valve Covers
Hi All
well you guys have just hit the nail on the head, as I have just made the Gurney Weslake valve cover that does fit the small block Ford.
I have made the plug mould ready for sand casting, and will be going to the foundry next week to have the first pair made.
I will post a photo later on this week to see what you think of the plug, I have also designed it to take high lift cam profiles.
I used an original valve cover for the plug
Regards
Chris. [img]images/icons/wink.gif[/img] | 
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04-01-03, 08:28 AM
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| | FredGT40 8 Tenths 
Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Brussels/Belgiu GT40: GTD40
Posts: 851
Rep Power: 16 | Re: Gurney-Weslake Valve Covers
Chris,
Put me on the list for my 302 SVO Ford engine!Let me know when ready so I can spend another night in Stansetad because of Ryanair....
Rgds
fred | |
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04-01-03, 09:06 AM
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| | brettmcc 10 tenths
Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Essex, UK GT40: RSGTD
Posts: 1,333
Rep Power: 20 | Re: Gurney-Weslake Valve Covers
Fred,
If timing is right and I need to be at Genk with work, I could bring them across? [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]
Brett | |
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04-01-03, 10:00 AM
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| | Rookie
Join Date: Nov 2002 GT40: Norwell, Ma.
Posts: 74
Rep Power: 7 | Re: Gurney-Weslake Valve Covers
OK Chris!...... do the heads next [img]images/icons/wink.gif[/img] | |
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04-01-03, 10:20 AM
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| | 8 Tenths
Join Date: Nov 2001 GT40: annapolis md
Posts: 867
Rep Power: 16 | Re: Gurney-Weslake Valve Covers
Hi Chris...neat idea. Actually I think GW heads do not flow as well as modern heads, but the look is fun, so this way you get both.
For those in the USA who want plain aluminum valve covers, I got a very well-made set from Canton Racing products in Connecticut, and had them powder coated flat black. They look great, and will accommodate high-lift rockers etc. I am using AFR heads.
Chris, I wish you'd contract with someone to replicate the Mark 1 monocoque in steel, can't you do that in your spare time?! [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img] | |
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04-01-03, 10:33 AM
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| | Neal 8 Tenths
Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Seattle, WA, US GT40: GT40 NZ
Posts: 858
Rep Power: 16 | Re: Gurney-Weslake Valve Covers
mmmm...GW heads...
Neat idea on the rocker boxes Chris!  | |
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04-01-03, 11:40 AM
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| | 3 Tenths
Join Date: Jan 2002 GT40: Canby, Oregon USA
Posts: 303
Rep Power: 10 | Re: Gurney-Weslake Valve Covers
Chris,
I still think you must be a wizard to do all the things you do. Great idea on the G-W covers.
Have fun!
John | |
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04-01-03, 03:25 PM
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| | FredGT40 8 Tenths
Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Brussels/Belgiu GT40: GTD40
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Rep Power: 16 | Re: Gurney-Weslake Valve Covers
Brett,
If OK for Chris, you are the one!
Let me know asap
Rgds
fred | |
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04-01-03, 06:55 PM
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| | Silver Supporter
Join Date: Feb 2003 GT40: Milwaukee
Posts: 180
Rep Power: 7 | Re: Gurney-Weslake Valve Covers
If anyone is interested , I have some spare parts for my old set of GW heads. Rockers,shafts, stands, Weber adaptors etc. | |
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04-01-03, 07:01 PM
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| | 2 Tenths
Join Date: Jan 2003 GT40: South Texas
Posts: 213
Rep Power: 8 | Re: Gurney-Weslake Valve Covers
Chris, it appears my timing in asking this question was rather serendipitous. [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img]
Please keep us posted on your efforts in casting the valve covers. I'm sure I'll be in for a set when you have them ready--
Thanks! | |
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04-01-03, 11:16 PM
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| | Marco Bjerkén 2 Tenths 
Join Date: Mar 2002
Posts: 256
Rep Power: 9 | Re: Gurney-Weslake Valve Covers
J-What?
You got mail..
Regards, [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img] | |
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04-01-03, 11:51 PM
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| | Rookie
Join Date: Jan 2002 GT40: upstate NY & Naples FL
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Rep Power: 7 | Re: Gurney-Weslake Valve Covers
Marco, now you have mail... | |
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04-02-03, 08:49 AM
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| | Marco Bjerkén 2 Tenths
Join Date: Mar 2002
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Rep Power: 9 | Re: Gurney-Weslake Valve Covers
Thanks, Roger ! [img]images/icons/wink.gif[/img] | |
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04-02-03, 02:40 PM
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| | FredGT40 8 Tenths
Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Brussels/Belgiu GT40: GTD40
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Rep Power: 16 | Re: Gurney-Weslake Valve Covers
SERENDIPITIOUS...excuse me...I am impressed...Plse learn me something...what is this???? [img]images/icons/shocked.gif[/img] [img]images/icons/shocked.gif[/img] [img]images/icons/shocked.gif[/img] | |
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04-02-03, 03:16 PM
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| | 2 Tenths
Join Date: Jan 2003 GT40: South Texas
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Rep Power: 8 | Re: Gurney-Weslake Valve Covers
An accidental, but desirous discovery...sorry, Mom was an English teacher. [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img] | |
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04-03-03, 06:41 AM
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| | brettmcc 10 tenths
Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Essex, UK GT40: RSGTD
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Rep Power: 20 | Re: Gurney-Weslake Valve Covers
Derived from the term Serendipity.... if you are into chick flicks you can go and see the Hollywood explanation with the same title.... I know I was forced to watch it one evening [img]images/icons/frown.gif[/img] | |
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04-08-03, 04:11 PM
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| | 10 tenths
Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: UK GT40: England Suffolk
Posts: 1,693
Rep Power: 24 | Re: Gurney-Weslake Valve Covers
Hi all
Well, here is the plug ready for casting and boy what a lot of work it was.
I will get the finished item powder coated black then machined to reveal the aluminum along the fins and lettering.
I will supply them without oil or breather holes as each individual has different requirements. The question is how many should I get cast?
Regards,
Chris 
[ April 08, 2003: Message edited by: Chris Melia ] | |
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