What are they worth?
 

Hi guys.

I am looking to find the value of original Yenko Valve covers for a big block Chevy. They are undoubtedly original, pressed with the Yenko-crest in the middle of the cover. I know a few members here have them, so I was hoping to get a rough idea of their worth. I am looking to sell them as I'll never use them on a car and would rather have Motion stuff (frankly).

Thanks,
Dan

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Its funny you say that. I have an old pair of big block Motion valve covers that need restoring. They are the chromed ones with the trimmed emblems in them. Much rather have the Yenko covers.
The "MOF"

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Its funny you say that. I have an old pair of big block Motion valve covers that need restoring. They are the chromed ones with the trimmed emblems in them. Much rather have the Yenko covers.
The "MOF"

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Motion Valve covers are by far much more common than the Yenko covers, but I'm most certain we could work something out Brian. I'll shoot you a PM with my phone number.

Thanks,
Dan

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Its funny you say that. I have an old pair of big block Motion valve covers that need restoring. They are the chromed ones with the trimmed emblems in them. Much rather have the Yenko covers.
The "MOF"

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Motion Valve covers are by far much more common than the Yenko covers, but I'm most certain we could work something out Brain . I'll shoot you a PM with my phone number.

Thanks,
Dan

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Ha. I have a case of the Mondays. Sorry Brian. I sent you a PM.

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Motion Valve covers are by far much more common than the Yenko covers

Dan

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Not at my house they aren't. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/tongue.gif I have a closet full of NOS chrome plated ones in sealed boxes. The bad thing about these is they won't fit a Camaro or Nova with power brakes unless you severely modify them. If they are the plain stamped steel variety (non-chromed) I would say an even swap for a pair of real finned aluminum Motion covers would be more than fair.

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If they don't fit Camaro or Nova, did ol' Don just sell them for Chevelle?

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Actually Don didn't sell 'em for any of those... they were made in the mid 70's about the same time they made the Yenko ZL1 blocks... mainly with racing in mind. They weren't available in 69.

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I think they were made for Marine applications.

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That's interesting,as I recently visited a friend who lives near the Chain O'Lakes here in Il.
I saw two BB engines beat to hell,laying in an enjoining yard with those valve covers on them.

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That's interesting,as I recently visited a friend who lives near the Chain O'Lakes here in Il.
I saw two BB engines beat to hell,laying in an enjoining yard with those valve covers on them.

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Really? Got any pictures?

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They probably came out of an original ZL-1 and were sold for racing in a boat so they could sell the cars at the end of the year https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif

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That's interesting,as I recently visited a friend who lives near the Chain O'Lakes here in Il.
I saw two BB engines beat to hell,laying in an enjoining yard with those valve covers on them.

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Really? Got any pictures?

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Insert pin drop here. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

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Not at my house they aren't. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/tongue.gif I have a closet full of NOS chrome plated ones in sealed boxes. The bad thing about these is they won't fit a Camaro or Nova with power brakes unless you severely modify them. If they are the plain stamped steel variety (non-chromed) I would say an even swap for a pair of real finned aluminum Motion covers would be more than fair.

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[/ QUOTE ] If your running out of closet space you can send some stuff to me & i'll keep a hold on them for you.

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Just look in people's backyards, you're sure to find a few pairs just laying around. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/tongue.gif

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Since they're more common in the Yenko circle than I imagined, I'm going to think twice about ditching them. If they're comparable to Motion BBC covers with emblems, what kind of money are we looking at $450-500 (+/-)? Thanks to all who chimed in.

-Dan

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I think it's tough to say - as they can't be installed on a car they essentially become conversation pieces, or in Joe's case, closet filler! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif

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Brain (Mr Yenko) - I left a PM and an email with my phone number, no word back from you in a couple weeks. Let me know if you want the valve covers before I throw them up on ebay. Thanks.

-Dan

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That's interesting,as I recently visited a friend who lives near the Chain O'Lakes here in Il.
I saw two BB engines beat to hell,laying in an enjoining yard with those valve covers on them.

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were they floating up in a river next to a hemi??


...but Joe, can you post a pic of the valve covers you are talking about?? I would think a set of real Motion covers would be worth a bit more than later Yenko covers that wont fit a Camaro anyway..Thanks max

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There is a guy selling motion valve covers on Parts for sale
here on this site.
real nice ones.
PJ https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif