Guest Anonymous Posted January 10, 2001 Share Posted January 10, 2001 Does anybody know how to get in touch with Dick Goodman. I want to know where he found those awesome valve covers for his GTO. ------------------ keith 72 240Z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike kZ Posted January 10, 2001 Share Posted January 10, 2001 Forget about those valve covers, I asked about them, and Dick said he bought them along time ago, I think in the 80's. They are called Rocker Boxes and the guy who used to make them retired and no one else makes them. I talked to the speedshop in Arizona who used to sell them, and that's what they told me. Maybe if you come across a set at a swap meet. ------------------ http://members.tripod.com/~SnowSurfer/mikekz1.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Fast Frog Posted January 10, 2001 Share Posted January 10, 2001 His web page info should with his Featured Car or Member's Car on this web site. (I might have spoke too soon! We used to have the featured car owner's web address with their presentation.) [This message has been edited by Fast Frog (edited January 10, 2001).] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted January 10, 2001 Share Posted January 10, 2001 Heres a link to a place called Vintage speed. The guy sells alot of old valve covers and stuff. His main focus is multi carb set ups. He has six packs, dual deuce, 6X2 and any number of other setups. www.vintagespeed.com Lone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedRacer Posted January 11, 2001 Share Posted January 11, 2001 Sorry studocthomp but Mike kZ has tried. I wish I had a couple of dozen of them, or the molds, because I'd have a lot of money by now! FYI, the covers where developed by an ex GM engineer that designed and built a Ferrari 250 Tesstarossa called a VIP. He had Kurtco Mfg. Co. (who called them Kutco Rocker Boxes) make them up. I bought those from: Kurt's Hot Rod Shop 105 S. 36th St. Phoenix, AZ 85034 (602) 224-1459 I just checked the Yahoo yellow pages and found: Kurt's Hot Rod Shop 3011 E. Baseline Road Gilbert, AZ (480) 545-5009 Don't know if it's related but you can try. The molds must hanging around somewhere. The only other covers I have seen that are somewhat close are from Mickey over at Inglese http://www.inglese.com/chevroletv8.htm While you are there check out the induction systems! Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Frank280z Posted January 11, 2001 Share Posted January 11, 2001 Moroso makes a set for a cbb. Maybe if you gave them a call. A set may be in the works. I was looking for the same info myself but never followed though to moroso. The valve covers are very slick!!! Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike kZ Posted January 11, 2001 Share Posted January 11, 2001 I tried calling both those places with no luck If you have better luck Keith let me know! ------------------ http://members.tripod.com/~SnowSurfer/mikekz1.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted August 5, 2002 Share Posted August 5, 2002 Hi guys, I'm new to the board here - I'll post a quick intro in a second. But first.. Is anyone able to get in contact with Dick, or able to pass him on my details? I've got a few questions, if anyone else on the list could help me that'd be fantastic.. * what're the closest valve/rocker covers available to the ones Dick used? Or would I be best off going with what you guys've mentioned? The Inglese ones are here: http://www.inglese.com/inglese_products.htm * where can I get, or get made, an air filter cover (the one with the "Ferrari" logo) similar to Dick's? * where can I get the the dash & gauge setup? Just in case anyone's forgotten or needs the images to jog their memories, Dick's page is here: http://www.hybridz.org/Review/0002/Ferrari_GTO.htm thanks guys, Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavyZ Posted August 5, 2002 Share Posted August 5, 2002 Chris, click on the postal envelope icon at the top of SpeedRacer's post and you'll get his email. Davy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedRacer Posted August 5, 2002 Share Posted August 5, 2002 Welcome Big Chris!!! Glad to have you on board although I have good news and bad news. The bad news is that, you are pretty much out of luck when it comes to finding those valve covers. The air cleaner is an Edelbrock unit that they made years ago. Now the good news is that they have started making them again http://www.edelbrock.com/automotive/index.html Click on "Accessories" and then "Air Cleaners, Elite Series Aluminum" I sanded off the Eldebrock signature and replaced it with a Mylar sticker (black on clear)that I picked up at a hobby shop. The dash came from John Washington at VR Engineering but I think they just closed shop. Jeff over at Stable Autoworks http://www.zcarkits.com/ has this dash and a different one that Jim Simpson made. The guages are Stewart Warner with the speedo and tach made for a '55 Chevy. It's really tough to find big instruments these days. Let me know if I can be of any further help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted August 6, 2002 Share Posted August 6, 2002 Hi SpeedRacer, Originally posted by SpeedRacer:Welcome Big Chris!!! Glad to have you on board although I have good news and bad news. The bad news is that, you are pretty much out of luck when it comes to finding those valve covers. That's a pity! The closest I can find are these: You can order them without the name, so if I could get them like that I'm sure I could get a "Ferrari" on there somehow. I'd rather an actual engraving than a sticker, though The air cleaner is an Edelbrock unit that they made years ago. Now the good news is that they have started making them again http://www.edelbrock.com/automotive/index.html Click on "Accessories" and then "Air Cleaners, Elite Series Aluminum" I sanded off the Eldebrock signature and replaced it with a Mylar sticker (black on clear)that I picked up at a hobby shop. Excellent! This is the one, right? (edit) I just looked at yours.. they seem to be "longer" (er, more oval-shaped than round), and without the two big round bits.. any ideas? The dash came from John Washington at VR Engineering but I think they just closed shop. Jeff over at Stable Autoworks http://www.zcarkits.com/ has this dash and a different one that Jim Simpson made. The guages are Stewart Warner with the speedo and tach made for a '55 Chevy. It's really tough to find big instruments these days. I sent an email to Jeff, so hopefully he can fire back some pics so I can see if they're what I want. Where would the Stewart Warner instruments be available from? Do you have them completely standard, or do you have a "Ferrari" text or some kind of old-school letter in there? One thing I'm worried about, though, is the fact that I'd be doing a RHD car, not a LHD one. So I don't know if the dash would line up! Also, I'd be using a locally-available 250GTO kit. Go here for details: http://www.classicrevival.com.au/250GTO.htm Thanks again! Now the hunt is on for a suitable donor car.. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted August 6, 2002 Share Posted August 6, 2002 Just a note, that a pair of those valve covers like Goodman's showed up on e Bay about 6 months and were bought outright before the bidding really got started. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted August 6, 2002 Share Posted August 6, 2002 Tomahawk: Thanks for that.. depressing as it is! Do you know what the keyword might have been? Or should I just look for "Kutco Rocker Boxes".. That said, though, the Edelbrock covers I posted look like they'd suit me just fine.. SpeedRacer: One other thing.. do you have any more pics of the car you could send me? Please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Posted August 6, 2002 Share Posted August 6, 2002 In this month's (August) Hemming's there is an: CAL CUSTOM valve covers, early small block w/2 small breathers on each cover, $140; Ford flathead 49-53 3-carb, Fenton, $285; Navarro Glendale 2-carb, $325; dual quad for 49-62 Cadillac w/Rochester carbs, $325; Ford small block new Motorsports aluminum intake w/water outlet, $200. PH: 860-589-6789 days, 860-583-9285 nights, CT. Parts Ad I remember them on the shelves at Pep Boys - the fins are pretty deep, not as subtle as Ferrari's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedRacer Posted August 7, 2002 Share Posted August 7, 2002 Ooooops - I missed that fact that your are from down under. Finding a RHD dash may be a bit of a challenge. If you haven’t already done it, I would check with Classic Revival. John Washington at VR Engineering http://www.kitcarz.com/index.htm is off doing other things now but if you could get ahold of him he might know where to find a dash. The Edelbrock air cleaner shown is not the Tri-Power version (it's the dual quad version) so it's a bit shorter. Also I replaced the two black knurled knobs with a couple of stainless acorn nuts. Here are a few additional pics of the car http://www.ofoto.com/BrowsePhotos.jsp?UV=969766190741_80589458103&US=0&collid=49144495103 A couple of guys at work just took some new and really great pictures of the car and I will have them soon. BTW, I would order the valve covers without the Edelbrock script on them and use the real Ferrari script. http://www.ferraripartsexchange.com/emblems.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted August 7, 2002 Share Posted August 7, 2002 Originally posted by SpeedRacer:Ooooops - I missed that fact that your are from down under. Finding a RHD dash may be a bit of a challenge. If you haven’t already done it, I would check with Classic Revival. I haven't checked with him yet, I'll do it today though. I've wanted to do a 250GTO project for years, though his shop is on the other side of the country. I have to go over there soon actually, so I'll try and stop by and meet him in person. Maybe he'll have somebody that has a half-finished project? Anyway. Reading one of the articles about his car, he notes that he uses a non-standard dash (albeit with different instruments than what I want to use), so that might be a starting point. Where can I get the custom Stewart Warner instruments from? John Washington at VR Engineering http://www.kitcarz.com/index.htm is off doing other things now but if you could get ahold of him he might know where to find a dash. Yeah, I've e-mailed him so I guess I'll just wait for his reply. The Edelbrock air cleaner shown is not the Tri-Power version (it's the dual quad version) so it's a bit shorter. Also I replaced the two black knurled knobs with a couple of stainless acorn nuts. I noticed that it was the Tri-Power version shortly after I posted it! Oops. I'll start another thread about what engine I hope to use, so you can give me some carb advice there if you want..? Here are a few additional pics of the car http://www.ofoto.com/BrowsePhotos.jsp?UV=969766190741_80589458103&US=0&collid=4914449 5103 A couple of guys at work just took some new and really great pictures of the car and I will have them soon. Fantastic! Be sure to post them, PLEASE! The ones at ofoto.com are great also. If you've got a digital camera, would you be able to take a close-up of the dash by any chance? BTW, I would order the valve covers without the Edelbrock script on them and use the real Ferrari script. http://www.ferraripartsexchange.com/emblems.htm Okay, great. I was planning to do something similar anyway, though I wasn't sure which script to use. Thanks! Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedRacer Posted August 8, 2002 Share Posted August 8, 2002 Big Chris - you can get your Stewart Warner guages here http://www.stewartwarner.net/SW%20Pages/swgauge3b.htm I will try to get some shots of the dash for you later. I know that a small block Chevy (SBC) is available in Australia so if you decide to use one you can get a Tri-Power unit from Vintage Speed http://www.vintagespeed.com/ or Larry Fulton over at Automotiom http://www.hotrodcarbs.com/ Or, you could always call Mickey over at Inglese http://www.inglese.com/ and buy one of his SBC four 2bbl intakes with Ferrari DCNF Webers mounted on it!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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