Valve Covers - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

AConklin · 02-17-2009, 11:11 AM

I want to clean up my engine & I am thinking that getting these painted azure blue or black (like the 2003) is the best way.

Has anybody done this? Prices? Recommendations?

swoop1156 · 02-17-2009, 11:26 AM

Why paint them black? That's just 2003'ish! Click my pic's in my signature for an example. i think it's number 5, but can't remember.

Yep, it was.

http://members.cox.net/swoop1156/Mac.../aDSC02538.jpg

Mach351 · 02-17-2009, 12:31 PM

have go with Swoop. if you paint them then match the car, don't go with black.

AConklin · 02-17-2009, 02:39 PM

I want to go with blue. Just need to find a shop to do it. Would like to know what type of cost to expect as well.

swoop1156 · 02-17-2009, 03:05 PM

Save the hassle of getting them painted and having the car down for the timeframe and just get the blue Ford GT one's.

Mach351 · 02-17-2009, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Mach1Marauder

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h3...f/DSC00478.jpg
http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h3...f/DSC00480.jpg

Very nice, Bill. Is this Louise?

2k4mach · 02-17-2009, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mach1Marauder

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h3...f/DSC00478.jpg
http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h3...f/DSC00480.jpg

those looks good billy but they would look better on a show car...............oh wait your car wont ever run so i guess it could be a show car that gets trailored everywhere

theoilgod · 02-17-2009, 08:29 PM

I went to do mine AB but when I got there they were capital blue ( the guy forgot) but after puttin them on they look ok and I have started color coding all the other parts More to Come

CompOrange · 02-17-2009, 08:38 PM

Put them on yourself. Pick up another set cheap, have them coated, then throw them on. Valve covers on these cars are not THAT hard. Drivers is a bit of a PITA, but nothing too bad.

blown03Mach1 · 02-17-2009, 08:45 PM

I ended up putting on a set of Chromed covers for rhite95. He had bought a set and had the webbing smoothed down, all bolt heads were smoothed, and all parts chromed. IMHO this was an awesome setup! I know he posted a couple of photos in here of the setup, but they did not do it justice!

کcяεαмιηĐεмση! · 02-17-2009, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mach1Marauder

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h3...f/DSC00478.jpg
http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h3...f/DSC00480.jpg

show off

کcяεαмιηĐεмση! · 02-17-2009, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mach1Marauder

Or you can pay me to make you a set like these!

Be ready to shell out some BIG BUCKS!!!

But you WILL get props at car shows!

bling bling ain't my thing thing

AConklin · 02-17-2009, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mach1Marauder

Or you can pay me to make you a set like these!

Be ready to shell out some BIG BUCKS!!!

But you WILL get props at car shows!

I've seen a couple in my day & I think that yours looks kind of like a v@g!nA.

AConklin · 02-17-2009, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theoilgod

I went to do mine AB but when I got there they were capital blue ( the guy forgot) but after puttin them on they look ok and I have started color coding all the other parts More to Come

$$$?

AConklin · 02-17-2009, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LOOKnGO

I'm working with a local powder coat company, I will be taking some engine parts to them for coating. I will be having my covers done in AB. If you want to wait and see how they turn out, I can pass the info along.

Please do. I'd be interested in the cost. I also want to do my CAI.

2k4mach · 02-17-2009, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Mach1Marauder

WTF??????????????

he says they remind him of the blown out roast beef he had last night

AConklin · 02-17-2009, 10:40 PM

red wings

AConklin · 02-17-2009, 11:05 PM

Still looking for a shop in DFW that does this & about how much to expect to pay. I'll probably call GearHeads tomorrow & see if they have any recommendations.

AConklin · 02-17-2009, 11:15 PM

Gracias

Mustangdude · 02-17-2009, 11:41 PM

Had mine powdercoated Comp Orange a few years ago. I continue to get compliments on them. Well worth the time and expense to do it. I believe I paid ~$60 to have the valve covers and shaker bracket p'coated.

AConklin · 02-17-2009, 11:59 PM

Thanks. $60'ish would be good. I can live with that. Just need to find a place close to home. I picked up the new gaskets - so I'm ready!!

ntexasmach · 02-18-2009, 01:06 AM

i know there is a place here in denton that does powder coating not sure what they would charge tho i just got some high temp engine paint and did the coil covers in red for mine
http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/d...e/FILE0083.jpg
http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/d...e/FILE0084.jpg
http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/d...e/FILE0086.jpg
the color is slighly off but will work for now AB would prolly be hard to find tho

AConklin · 02-18-2009, 02:18 AM

Black & red looks nice. Thanks for the pics.

Furinox · 02-18-2009, 09:24 AM

gonna be a pain in the *** to change if you're not doing some engine work and having to pull stuff anyways.

rhite95 · 02-18-2009, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blown03Mach1

I ended up putting on a set of Chromed covers for rhite95. He had bought a set and had the webbing smoothed down, all bolt heads were smoothed, and all parts chromed. IMHO this was an awesome setup! I know he posted a couple of photos in here of the setup, but they did not do it justice!

Here are a some pixs and like blown03 said the pics do not do them justice..
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c2...mcovers001.jpg
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c2...mcovers013.jpg

02-17-2009, 11:11 AM	#1
AConklin Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ft. Worth, TX Posts: 366	Valve Covers I want to clean up my engine & I am thinking that getting these painted azure blue or black (like the 2003) is the best way. Has anybody done this? Prices? Recommendations?

02-17-2009, 11:26 AM	#2
swoop1156 Parked again... Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pensacola, Florida Posts: 2,041	Re: Valve Covers Why paint them black? That's just 2003'ish! Click my pic's in my signature for an example. i think it's number 5, but can't remember. Yep, it was. http://members.cox.net/swoop1156/Mac.../aDSC02538.jpg __________________ Sold but not forgotten... 2004 Torch Red Mach 1 IUP / 5-Speed Mach #238576 Modifications \| Borla Stinger's \| Painted C&L Intake \| 15% Tint \| Powdercoated Valve Covers \| '01 Cobra Tails \| '04 Cobra Mirrors \| '01 Cobra Bumper \| '01 Bullitt Skirts \| FR500 Steering Wheel \| MGW Shifter \| 3/8" Spacer \| IAC Restrictor \| 17x9/10.5 Mach's \| 275/315 Vredestein's \| MM Subframe Connectors \| Tokico D-Spec's \| MM 4-Bolt C/C Plates \| H&R Super Sport's \| Build Number \| #6935 of 7182

02-17-2009, 12:31 PM	#3
Mach351 Psycho Dog is Psycho Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Lewisville, TX Posts: 1,989	Re: Valve Covers have go with Swoop. if you paint them then match the car, don't go with black.

02-17-2009, 02:39 PM	#4
AConklin Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ft. Worth, TX Posts: 366	Re: Valve Covers I want to go with blue. Just need to find a shop to do it. Would like to know what type of cost to expect as well.

02-17-2009, 03:05 PM	#5
swoop1156 Parked again... Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pensacola, Florida Posts: 2,041	Re: Valve Covers Save the hassle of getting them painted and having the car down for the timeframe and just get the blue Ford GT one's. __________________ Sold but not forgotten... 2004 Torch Red Mach 1 IUP / 5-Speed Mach #238576 Modifications \| Borla Stinger's \| Painted C&L Intake \| 15% Tint \| Powdercoated Valve Covers \| '01 Cobra Tails \| '04 Cobra Mirrors \| '01 Cobra Bumper \| '01 Bullitt Skirts \| FR500 Steering Wheel \| MGW Shifter \| 3/8" Spacer \| IAC Restrictor \| 17x9/10.5 Mach's \| 275/315 Vredestein's \| MM Subframe Connectors \| Tokico D-Spec's \| MM 4-Bolt C/C Plates \| H&R Super Sport's \| Build Number \| #6935 of 7182

02-17-2009, 08:29 PM	#8
theoilgod AZURE BLUE MACH Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 68	Re: Valve Covers I went to do mine AB but when I got there they were capital blue ( the guy forgot) but after puttin them on they look ok and I have started color coding all the other parts More to Come Attached Thumbnails __________________ 2004 AB Mach 1 Some Mods Kelley Performance

02-17-2009, 08:38 PM	#9
CompOrange PSR Mafia Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 2,011	Re: Valve Covers Put them on yourself. Pick up another set cheap, have them coated, then throw them on. Valve covers on these cars are not THAT hard. Drivers is a bit of a PITA, but nothing too bad. __________________ 2010 Triumph Daytona 675 2003 Mach 1 - Azure Blue 5 speed Mostly stock...except for a few goodies

02-17-2009, 08:45 PM	#10
blown03Mach1 8LB YNER Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Tampa Posts: 5,661	Re: Valve Covers I ended up putting on a set of Chromed covers for rhite95. He had bought a set and had the webbing smoothed down, all bolt heads were smoothed, and all parts chromed. IMHO this was an awesome setup! I know he posted a couple of photos in here of the setup, but they did not do it justice!

02-17-2009, 10:40 PM	#17
AConklin Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ft. Worth, TX Posts: 366	Re: Valve Covers red wings

02-17-2009, 11:05 PM	#18
AConklin Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ft. Worth, TX Posts: 366	Re: Valve Covers Still looking for a shop in DFW that does this & about how much to expect to pay. I'll probably call GearHeads tomorrow & see if they have any recommendations.

02-17-2009, 11:15 PM	#19
AConklin Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ft. Worth, TX Posts: 366	Re: Valve Covers Gracias

02-17-2009, 11:41 PM	#20
Mustangdude Orange Peel Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,494	Re: Valve Covers Had mine powdercoated Comp Orange a few years ago. I continue to get compliments on them. Well worth the time and expense to do it. I believe I paid ~$60 to have the valve covers and shaker bracket p'coated. __________________ Best times: 11/1/08 11.44 @ 121 (100 shot) DA corr 11.19 @ 124 11/1/08 12.31 @ 111 (NA)

02-17-2009, 11:59 PM	#21
AConklin Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ft. Worth, TX Posts: 366	Re: Valve Covers Thanks. $60'ish would be good. I can live with that. Just need to find a place close to home. I picked up the new gaskets - so I'm ready!!

02-18-2009, 01:06 AM	#22
ntexasmach AKA: 03MACHME Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: denton, tx Posts: 279	Re: Valve Covers i know there is a place here in denton that does powder coating not sure what they would charge tho i just got some high temp engine paint and did the coil covers in red for mine http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/d...e/FILE0083.jpg http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/d...e/FILE0084.jpg http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/d...e/FILE0086.jpg the color is slighly off but will work for now AB would prolly be hard to find tho __________________ 2003 torch red FRPP 4.10 gears spec stage 2+ clutch pro 5.0 shifter K&N FIPK Mac off-road H flowmaster mufflers moser hardened 28s SLP line lock 15x8 weld draglights with 26-10.5-15 MT ET streets 15x3 weld draglights up front 290rwhp/311rwtq 8.2@83 1/8th

02-18-2009, 02:18 AM	#23
AConklin Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ft. Worth, TX Posts: 366	Re: Valve Covers Black & red looks nice. Thanks for the pics.

02-18-2009, 09:24 AM	#24
Furinox Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 1,021	Re: Valve Covers gonna be a pain in the *** to change if you're not doing some engine work and having to pull stuff anyways. __________________ ________________________________________ Forged Shortblock with Ported Eaton using custom mounting brackets. More information here www.never2fast.net

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