Topic: 69 Shelby Valve Covers

[ddonzella]

How do I identify if I have original Shelby valve covers on my car?
Thank you.

June 12, 1969 Dearborn.

[Coralsnake]

I dont think are specific “Shelby” valve covers in 1969?

Im not sure if the small block covers have internal numbers, but I can check.

[Bob Gaines]

I dont think are specific “Shelby” valve covers in 1969?

Im not sure if the small block covers have internal numbers, but I can check.

A theory has been put forth by Special Ed that the 69 BB snake valve covers were meant for the GT500. I think it is very logical theory even if coming from a very illogical guy.   Every other year Shelby had special valve covers. In the end the standard CJ finned aluminum valve cover was used. The SB cobra valve cover doesn't have special numbers and the assemblyline type has to be identified by the visual characteristics .There were a lot of different evolution varieties of the closed letter SB Cobra valve cover over the years after Shelby production ceased. The same style Cobra valve cover was used on mid 66-70 Shelby's.

[ddonzella]

The set I have on the car utilizes a male ended oil filler cap. The Drake Scott oair I bought utilizes a female ended oil filler cap. ??

[Bob Gaines]

The set I have on the car utilizes a male ended oil filler cap. The Drake Scott oair I bought utilizes a female ended oil filler cap. ??

The new Scott Drake SB closed letter Cobra valve cover sets I have seen are very nice and have most of the original details . It takes a push on breather cap like original. Is that what you mean by female ended?

[ddonzella]

Yes, push on / female end. Thanks