I want to achieve a nice finish, although I'm not worried about
perfection. I had thought about the nice TSSC alloy rocker cover, but
can't justify the cost(#48), especially as I don't show off the engine to
admiring on-lookers too often ;-)
Any ideas how much it would cost to get a rocker cover chromed? This
sounds like a good option, although only if the cost is reasonable
(#10-15).
The engine bay should look quite nice now, with new and painted
suspention/wishbones/arb and a blue painted engine. A nice shiny bit on
top would just finish it off, if only for my own satisfaction.
cheers
John
--- Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net> wrote:
> John,
> I have found that the only way to achieve a nice chrome effect is to
> have the thing chromed. There was at one time an optional factory
> chromed valve
> cover, but I don't think you will find it easy to locate one. THe only
> other option is to have yours chromed. I tried the "Chrome" paint, but
> it
> falls woefully short of what I was wanting. Of course, there is the
> option of buying a polished alloy one but those are also rather
> expensive.
>
> Regards,
> Joe
>
> John Hobson wrote:
> >
> > The garage are close to comleting the engine swap on Saskia, I popped
> in
> > today and she had the new engine in and the carbs were just about to
> go
> > on, I should have her back in 2 hours, but I'll believe it when I see
> it,
> > the garage is not the most reliable ever...
> >
> > Is there anything I should check or pay careful attention to when I
> get
> > the car back?
> >
> > The next job that I have lined up once she's back is to clean up and
> > re-paint the old rocker cover and put it on the new engine. Is there
> a
> > 'chrome' effect paint that I could use, or what will give me the
> chrome
> > type finish? How were the rocker covers finished at the factory?
> >
> > I am all quite excited now at getting Saskia back, it's been about 5
> > months since I last drove her properly! too long by far!
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