Sorting out my 312

Since we’re on the subject, here’s the other set I’ve got. They came out of AU IIRC. Cast in the late 50’s or early 60’s by someone with the initials BG. The seller was a Ford parts supplier, mainly AU early parts, and had ended up with them. They were selling them on eBay in 2002 or 2003. Supposedly I got the 3rd set in the US and first on the west coast. No big deal to me, but I’ve not seen another set. Same F code clone the Mercury covers are on now.



miker
55 bird, 32 cabrio F code
Kent, WA
Tucson, AZ

Considering the currency exchange rate, you'll still be money ahead. Allow up to 21 days for shipping, but my Ace valley cover arrived in 2 weeks (June, 2020). Based on the value, there should be no Customs fees, and no sales tax.   

Thanks.

It’s been years, but shipping wasn’t that bad. Price are $NZ, works in our favor. Might be worth asking.

https://acecustoms.co.nz/products/ Great guys to do business with, they did a couple custom small castings for me.

miker
55 bird, 32 cabrio F code
Kent, WA
Tucson, AZ

Nice covers  and I would like to get a set but the shipping from NZ has got to be bad - plus the cost of the covers themselves





54 Victoria 312;  48 Ford Conv 302, 56 Bird 312
Forever Ford
Midland Park, NJ

On a 56 Merc 312 block, F code clone. From Ace Customs, NZ



miker
55 bird, 32 cabrio F code
Kent, WA
Tucson, AZ

Very nice 👍🏾 

Too bad more custom covers weren't made for the 368.

I was pretty happy with the fit and finish I got out of these original Thunderbird aluminum valve covers after restoring them. The link for a post I made on my blog (also includes quite a few pictures of the process, the Testors brand paint I used, etc). The clearcoat I used is the same clear I used on the car's sheet metal - looks to be holding up well during extreme temperatures and all.

1955 Ford Part 111: Valve Cover Restoration (hotrodreverend.com)




Daniel Jessup

Lancaster, California

aka "The Hot Rod Reverend"
check out the 1955 Ford Fairlane build at www.hotrodreverend.com

Seeing the thread is still alive, here's the "factory" color covers for our '54 F-100 with a 60's 292 in it. I just repainted them for the build. This is post clear coat. Don't recall how dry they were when I took the shot.