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Old Oct 6, 2016 | 08:01 PM
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B&M 2 piece aluminum valve covers finned vintage

I was thinking that this forum might be the best place for some of you with great memories.
I have been hunting these valve covers for a flew years because I feel or think these are era correct however not a perfect solution with centerbolt heads but conversion parts are avaliable for fitment.
Anyone know the history or timeline of these valve covers?
They came in tall & short & also stamped B & M & uqnstamped version. With 3 IROCs currently I think they have found a home & with the TPI fins, I think make a cool looking valve cover especially once everything is polished.












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Old Oct 6, 2016 | 08:13 PM
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Re: B&M 2 piece aluminum valve covers finned vintage

They remind me of the Edelbrock Elite covers. I dig 'em. They used to have the Edelbrocks for centerbolt covers also, but haven't seen them in a few years.
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Old Oct 6, 2016 | 08:13 PM
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Don't know that I recall noticing these back in the day. I like the B&M logo ones.
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Old Oct 6, 2016 | 08:42 PM
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Re: B&M 2 piece aluminum valve covers finned vintage

Edelbrock still makes these to this day but they just simulate 2 piece covers.
There just isn't much info out there on these B & M covers but I remember them for way back but back them I was into much older cars.

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Old Oct 6, 2016 | 09:02 PM
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Re: B&M 2 piece aluminum valve covers finned vintage

i never noticed them before. pretty cool. looks like a guy sold a set a while back for a pretty penny. would be neat knowing some history.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/B-amp-M-Rare-Early-SB-Chevy-Valve-Covers-Polished-Alum-2-Piece-/361462557305?nma=true&si=IjaZr70VonJfNDOevU7X0bPHaEk%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
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Old Oct 6, 2016 | 09:12 PM
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i never noticed them before. pretty cool. looks like a guy sold a set a while back for a pretty penny. would be neat knowing some history.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/B-amp-M-Rare...p2047675.l2557

That's a pretty penny alright. Those are the tall ones but no B&M logo. That's quite a few pennies for some valve covers.
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Old Mar 27, 2020 | 10:28 PM
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Re: B&M 2 piece aluminum valve covers finned vintage

Since the original question wasn't answered, even though it's almost 4 years later, here it is...The two pc tall B&M aluminum valve covers were available in the mid-to-late 1980's, which is when I installed a pair on a 327 I built for my 1969 El Camino.
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Re: B&M 2 piece aluminum valve covers finned vintage

Originally Posted by Ted Crocker
Since the original question wasn't answered, even though it's almost 4 years later, here it is...The two pc tall B&M aluminum valve covers were available in the mid-to-late 1980's, which is when I installed a pair on a 327 I built for my 1969 El Camino.
How do you remove the top piece of the vintage b&m valve cover? What is the going price for these valve covers?

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Re: B&M 2 piece aluminum valve covers finned vintage

Originally Posted by lchave26
How do you remove the top piece of the vintage b&m valve cover? What is the going price for these valve covers?
I have a set of these with the b&m logo I'm looking to get rid of if your interested. They are the tall two piece style

​​​​​​. They need to be polished obviously. I will take care of that if your interested in them.
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Old Feb 8, 2023 | 03:31 PM
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Re: B&M 2 piece aluminum valve covers finned vintage

Bjcooper, I'm interestedin the valve covers. I triedsendingyou a message earlier but says you don't accept messages. I started this thread a while ago.
Originally Posted by Bjcooper
I have a set of these with the b&m logo I'm looking to get rid of if your interested. They are the tall two piece style

​​​​​​. They need to be polished obviously. I will take care of that if your interested in them.
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Re: B&M 2 piece aluminum valve covers finned vintage

Originally Posted by rarebmx
Bjcooper, I'm interestedin the valve covers. I triedsendingyou a message earlier but says you don't accept messages. I started this thread a while ago.
My email is bjcooper1991@gmail.com. email me and i will give you my cell number.
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Old Feb 9, 2023 | 02:16 PM
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Re: B&M 2 piece aluminum valve covers finned vintage

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My email is bjcooper1991@gmail.com. email me and i will give you my cell number.
email sent. Thank you
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Old Feb 17, 2023 | 07:48 PM
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Re: B&M 2 piece aluminum valve covers finned vintage

https://www.ebay.com/itm/26613310722...mis&media=COPY
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Old Feb 17, 2023 | 09:32 PM
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Good eye. The tops are in nice shape.
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Old Jul 21, 2023 | 05:06 PM
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Re: B&M 2 piece aluminum valve covers finned vintage

Originally Posted by Bjcooper
I have a set of these with the b&m logo I'm looking to get rid of if your interested. They are the tall two piece style

​​​​​​. They need to be polished obviously. I will take care of that if your interested in them.
I;m looking for a set 563-370-4025
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Re: B&M 2 piece aluminum valve covers finned vintage

I'm looking for a set of b&m 2 piece valve covers call or txt me at 563-370-4025
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Saw a lot of these on blower through the hood cars in the 80s
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Re: B&M 2 piece aluminum valve covers finned vintage

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I'm looking for a set of b&m 2 piece valve covers call or txt me at 563-370-4025



have a nice pair for sbc. Make me an offer .. shipping extra from IL
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Old Oct 28, 2023 | 11:42 PM
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Re: B&M 2 piece aluminum valve covers finned vintage

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have a nice pair for sbc. Make me an offer .. shipping extra from IL
Are they still available?
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I still have the set I posted above if anyone is interested. My email is bjcooper1991@gmail.com contact me by email.
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Re: B&M 2 piece aluminum valve covers finned vintage

Bjcooper
THIS GUY IS A SCAMMER!!!
Do not email him or call him. He is a known scammer from around the Pittsville, Maryland area. His name is Bryan Cooper. His phone number is +1-443-359-7936 and his email is bjcooper1991@gmail.com he will use this email to try to get you to send him money through Zelle. Here is a picture of him:





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Re: B&M 2 piece aluminum valve covers finned vintage

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Bjcooper
THIS GUY IS A SCAMMER!!!
Do not email him or call him. He is a known scammer from around the Pittsville, Maryland area. His name is Bryan Cooper. His phone number is +1-443-359-7936 and his email is bjcooper1991@gmail.com he will use this email to try to get you to send him money through Zelle. Here is a picture of him:




Thank you. I didn’t buy the ones he was trying to sell because something was definitely off. The deal didn't have a good vibe. I believe he would have accepted PayPal but my gut soad pass.
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