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Chevy™ Small Block, 1959 to 1986, CORVETTE® Script and Fins
    Chevy™ Small Block, 1959 to 1986, CORVETTE® Script and Fins
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    • Chevy™ Small Block, 1959 to 1986, CORVETTE® Script and Fins
      Part Number 11026

    • Before ordering, read the CHECKLIST. Price for set of 2 small block Chevy engine rocker arm valve covers with CORVETTE script. Includes mounting bolts. Does not include gaskets.

      See Gasket for Chevy Small Block Valve Covers, Perimeter Mount to order gaskets for these valve covers.

      SEE PRODUCT INFO.

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    • Add PCV and Breather Holes to Valve Covers (see SPECIFICATIONS tab below):
    • You must make a PCV/Breather Holes choice before clicking ADD TO CART.

      By clicking ADD TO CART, you confirm that you checked fitment and acknowledge PML valve covers Finish and Construction is different from OEM.

       

    Dimensions: Click here for dimensions.

    Number of Bolts: 4 per cover, on the perimeter, straight across

    Finishes: Read about finishes and construction of PML parts.

    PML designed these valve covers with classic CORVETTE script and fins for a traditional look. This is a GM licensed product.

    Benefits:

    • Classic design
    • GM licensed product
    • Heavy duty sand cast aluminum construction
    • Thick flange will not flex when bolts are tightened
    • Mid height design to work with many roller rocker systems
    • Standard perimeter 4 bolt mounting to cylinder head found on 1959 to 1986 Chevy small block engines
    • Mounting bolts provided
    • Made in USA

    The script is cast into the cover and raised. On powder coated parts, the powder coat is shaved off the top of the script. On polished finish parts, the band is not polished to provide contrast to the script.

    Engine configurations vary! Before ordering go to our CHECKLIST.

    We have one set of these valve covers in polish finish on SPECIAL.


    Official GM License Product Logo  Licensed GM product. All related Emblems and vehicle body designs are tradmarks of General Motors LLC, used under license to PML, Inc.

    These PML valve covers are standard flange mount covers for V8 small block Chevy engines (265, 283, 327, 350, 400). The valve covers mount on to the cylinder heads with four bolts on the perimeter, directly across from each other. These valve covers can fit the small block engines originally produced in 1959 to 1986 and many new crate motors.

    We fit each cover on a stock GM cylinder head with stock rocker arms.

    See SPECIFICATIONS for information to determine if these valve covers will for your engine configuration. Always check before ordering as PML has a restocking fee.

    Loaner Program

    We want to make sure you get valve covers that will work on your engine and you love looking at. With that in mind we have a program for borrowing a PML valve cover to test fit on an engine. Learn more about the PML Loaner Program.

    Many makes and models have installed these PML valve covers, not just Corvettes. Our thanks to those who have sent us pictures of their restorations.

    • 1930 Chevy Delivery Truck
    • 1933 Ford Coupe
    • 1952 Chevy
    • 1955 Chevy Wagon with BluePrint Engine
    • 1955 Chevy Bel Air
    • 1958 Corvette
    • 1959 Corvette
    • 1962 Corvette 327
    • 1962 Corvette 350
    • 1962 Corvette 383
    • 1962 Corvette Convertible
    • 1963 Corvette Fuellie
    • 1964 Corvette
    • 1965 Chevy C10 Pickup
    • 1965 Chevy C10 Pickup at SEMA 2022
    • 1966 Corvette
    • 1967 Chevy Nova
    • 1967 Corvette Coupe
    • 1968 Iso Grifo
    • 1974 Corvette
    • 383 Stroker Hot Rod Carbs Clear Coat

    1930 Chevy Delivery Truck

    Corvette Alley in Anacortes, Washington (phone 360-299-9303) restored this 1930 Chevrolet Commercial Delivery truck with a 400 HP 355 Chevy small block engine, 2 Edelbrock 500 carburetors, and 270 Comp Cams roller rockers. The truck is about 4 feet tall. Engine dressed up with PML valve covers, polish finish.

    1930 Chevy Delivery Truck with PML valve covers     355 Chevy small block engine with PML Corvette valve covers
    Image of engine compartment taken by Bob Jeppers, Photographer. Click on an image to view a larger on in a separate tab or window.

    1933 Ford Coupe

    PML Corvette® valve covers installed on a 1933 Ford 3-Window Coupe. We spotted this at the Grand National Roadster Show in January of 2011. Built by Roy Brizio Street Rods, San Francisco, CA.

    1933 Ford 3 Window Coupe    PML Corvette valve covers on 1933 Ford
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    1952 Chevy

    1962 Chevy   Click on image to view larger.

    The 509HP and 436 Torque motor is topped off by PML valve covers in the natural cast finish.



    1955 Chevy Wagon With BluePrint Engine

    Mchael installed these PML valve covers on his Small Block Chevy BluePrint 383 Stroker in his 1955 Chevy 2 Door Handyman Wagon.

    1955 Chevy 2 Door Wagon 1955 Chevy Wagon Blueprint Engine   BluePrint Engine BluePrint Engine   PML valve covers on BluePrint Engine PML valve covers installed on BluePrint Engine
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    1955 Chevy Bel Air

    Brad installed these polish finish valve covers on the 350 engine for his 1955 Bel Air.

    1955 Chevy Bel Air 1955 Bel Air   valve covers with SBC 350 V8 350 V8 engine   PML valve covers on 350 V8 Chevy motor PML valve covers installed   PML Corvette valve covers on SBC engine, top down view top down view of engine with PML valve covers installed
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    1958 Corvette

    Jerry needed to order with the clearance for the baffles and PCV and breather holes. We asked him to let us know how the isntallation of the valve covers went. He emailed us these images and said "great job".

    1958 Corvette   1958 Corvette   1958 Corvette
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    1959 Corvette

    Peter dressed up his 1959 Corvette engine with these PML valve covers.

    1959 Corvette 1959 Corvette   1959 Corvette tail lights 1959 Corvette tail lights   1959 Corvette, engine driver side 1959 Corvette engine, driver side   1959 Corvette, engine passenger side passenger side
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    1962 Corvette 327

    Tony installed these PML valve covers in the polish finish on his 1962 Corvette with a 327 small block Chevy. He "could not be happier with the way they look and the ease of installation."

    1962 Corvette 327   1962 Corvette 327, PML valve covers installed on the 327 engine
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    1962 Corvette 350

    Craig purchased these for his 1962 Corvette and they fit perfectly and look great. He was worried that the taller profile might not fit by coolant reservoir, but it was a perfect fit. He needed PCV and breather for proper engine performance.

    1962 Corvette 1962 Corvette   350 engine, passenger side, PML valve covers 350 engine, passenger side, PML valve covers installed, 1962 Corvette   350 engine, driver side, PML valve covers 350 engine, driver side, PML valve covers installed, 1962 Corvette   PML valve covers on small block 350 in 1962 Vette PML valve covers installed on 1962 Corvette Small Block 350
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    1962 Corvette 383

    Tim's Corvette has a 383. PML valve covers are in the polish finish.

    1962 Corvette 383   Stock engine valve covers on a 1962 Corvette 383   PML engine valve covers, driver side, on a 1962 Corvette 383   PML engine valve covers, passenger side, on a 1962 Corvette 383
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    1962 Corvette Convertible

    Randal polished out the top of the script and fins. He plans to re–route the power brake vacuum line so it does not block his new PML valve cover.

    1962 Corvette Convertible 1962 Convertible Corvette   Original valve covers on 1962 Corvette Original valve covers on 1962 Corvette   PML valve covers on 1962 Corvette, driver side PML valve covers on 1962 Vette   1962 Corvette, passenger side of engine Passenger side of engine, 1962 Vette
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    1963 Corvette Fuellie

    Matt installed these PML valve covers on his 1963 Corvette Fuellie. Matt knew that the PML valve covers would not fit without modification and was willing to try his hand at modifying them. He reported that the plenum side took a lot of modification. Although he did not want to cut into the top of the cover, he could not get the covers to fit otherwise. Our thanks to Matt for sharing his pictures.

    PML does not promote or recommend or advise regarding modifications. This information provided for reference. Once modified no returns are possible.

    Matt ordered the valve covers in the natural cast finish, machined with PCV and breather holes.

    1963 Corvette Fuellie, passenger side, PML valve covers installed    1963 Corvette Fuellie, driver side    1963 Corvette Fuellie, PCV hose    1963 Corvette Fuellie, PML valve covers modification
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    1964 Corvette

    Terry Lake's 1964 Corvette with these covers installed (polished finish).

    PML Chevy Valve Cover on 1964 Corvette     1964 Corvette    Click on image to view larger.

    1965 Chevy C10 Pickup

    Carbon Fiber Mods restored this 1965 Chevy C10 and custom powdered coated the PML valve covers to match.

    1965 Chevy C10 1965 C10   1965 C10, PML Corvette Valve Covers, driver side Driver side   1965 C10, PML Corvette Valve Covers, passenger side Passenger side   1965 C10 small block Chevy engine Front view of engine
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    1965 Chevy C10 Pickup at SEMA 2022

    South City Rod and Custom won an award at SEMA 2022 for this C10 restoration.

    left side of engine driver side of engine   right side of engine passenger side of engine   front front view   1965 C10 at SEMA 2022 1965 C10 at SEMA 2022
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    1966 Corvette Convertible

    Nick ordered these PML valve covers without any holes and with a PML cork composite gasket to finish off his beautiful engine.

    1966 Corvette Convertible, PML valve covers, driver side PML valve covers on 1966 Corvette   1966 Corvette Convertible, PML valve covers, passenger side Passenger side of engine
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    1967 Chevrolet Nova Sport Coupe With Brodix Heads

    Gary installed these PML valve covers on his custom build with Brodix cylinder heads. On first attempt, the PML valve covers hit head and would not fit. By machining away about half of the lip on the bottom edge of the valve covers, Gary was able to get the covers to fit perfectly.

    The first images shows the modification to the PML valve covers. The lip holds the gasket in place and is about 0.150 inches wide so there is plenty of material left even after machining. In the picture, the machined area is shiny.

    Modification to PML valve covers for Brodix heads   PML valve covers installed on Brodix heads   1967 Nova with customized Brodix heads   PML valve covers on 1967 Nova with customized Brodix heads
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    Gary wanted the look of a L79 SBC pulled out of a Corvette. He was not trying to create a L79 Nova SS. He created the old time look of going to the Chevrolet dealer and buying the engine over the counter or pulling one from a wrecked Corvette from the wrecking yard. Engine is a SBC with a Comp Cams flat tappet cam, Brodix aluminum heads with a 700R4 overdrive transmission and a heavily modified Heidts front clip.

    1967 Corvette Coupe

    Dave installed these PML valve covers on his 1967 Corvette. He removed the original 327 engine and built a 427 small block using a Dart SHP block, Brodix IV heads with steel Comp Cams Extreme Duty roller rockers.

    Dave ordered the valve covers in the natural cast finish, machined with PCV and breather holes and baffle clearance. The machining worked well and the valve covers fit the heads with the roller rockers.

    1967 Corvette Coupe    1967 Corvette Engine with PML valve covers on Dyno    Engine specs    Click on image to view larger.

    1968 Iso Grifo

    Ivan installed our natural cast finish CORVETTE valve covers on his 1968 Iso Grifo. The valve covers highlight the 383 Stroker Corvette engine. There was some interference between the springs and the internal baffle but with a Dremel tool and some patience everything worked fine.

    383 Stroker engine    1968 Iso Grifo    PML valve covers on a 1968 Iso Grifo, passenger's side    PML valve covers on a 1968 Iso Grifo, driver's side
    From left to right: 383 Stroker Engine, 1968 Iso Grifo, passenger side view of PML valve covers, driver's side view
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    1974 Corvette

    Peter installed these PML valve covers on his 1974 Corvette Stingray 350 V8 engine.

    The PCV valve is installed on the driver side. The breather is on the passenger side. With the PML breather installed, it is barely visible.

    Stock Covers:
    1974 Corvette, stock valve cover, driver side   1974 Corvette, stock valve cover, passenger side
    PML Valve Covers Installed:
    1974 Corvette, PML valve cover, driver side   1974 Corvette, PML valve cover, passenger side   1974 Corvette Stingray
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    383 Stroker Hot Rod Carbs Clear Coat

    Hot Rod Carbs built this 383 stroker for a Model A. The natural as cast finish valve covers were clear coated and they were happy with the result and hopeful the clear coat would not yellow. PML does not recommend or have any information about clear coating.

    valve covers after clear coating   PML SBC 383 valve covers in a Model A  Click on image to view larger.

    Will These Valve Covers Fit On Your Engine?

    Engine configurations vary! Before ordering use our CHECKLIST.

    We have a Loaner Program if you need a cover to test fit.

    Gaskets

    Gaskets are not included with these valve covers. PML designed these Chevy Small Block Perimeter Mount Valve Covers to work with cork composite gaskets.

    Optional PCV, Breather, and Oil Fill Holes

    PCV/breather/oil fill holes are optional. PML makes these valve covers without holes and can machine holes when needed for an engine configuration.

    PML Corvette Valve Cover, baffle shown  PML valve covers with optional PCV/breather holes.
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    Our approach to PCV and breather holes is unique so we made a PDF file with pictures and details: PML Specifications on Oil Fill, Breather and PCV (click to view) (a new window or tab will open with a PDF file).

    If these PML valve covers are ordered with PCV, oil fill and breather holes, PML will machine one hole in each cover on the intake manifold side and include a PCV grommet, a push-in breather, and an oil fill tube.

    Call if your engine configuration requires one hole or to discuss your requirements.

    PML machines the valve covers to order in our shop. We use four or five different tools, shown in picture, on a CNC machine to create neat, leak-free holes. Spot facing provides a smooth sealing surface for grommets.
    PML machining tools

    Videos of PML machining holes: PML machining a PCV hole and PML machining breather hole.

    Compared to Die Casting

    These images show this PML valve cover compared to a typical die casting, GM part 3726086. Many original valve covers were die castings or stamped steel. Both have a smooth surface.

    PML valve covers are sand cast aluminum, so they have thicker walls and have a rougher texture. The polish finish smooths the sand-like texture but the result does not look like a die cast or stamped steel cover.

    PML cast finish small block Corvette valve covers compared to die cast part   PML cast finish small block Corvette valve covers compared to die cast part, end view   PML polish finish small block Corvette valve covers compared to die cast part, end view
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    PML Valve Covers Compared to Stock

    PML Valve Cover Part Number 11026 compared to stock   PML Valve Cover Part Number 11026, 
compared to stock, top view
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