Re: 383 valve covers for 1971. Early and late differences
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Yes, it was a running change. (I would expect to see the LH "hump" & the same big "hump" under the oil fill on a 3/71 car)
Different big-block engines (L,N,T,U,V), different transmissions, different plants would've all transitioned at different times/dates & there would be overlap because there was little, if any, inventory control.
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Re: 383 valve covers for 1971. Early and late differenc
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08/16/12 11:27 PM
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Yes, it was a running change. (I would expect to see the LH "hump" & the same big "hump" under the oil fill on a 3/71 car)
Different big-block engines (L,N,T,U,V), different transmissions, different plants would've all transitioned at different times/dates & there would be overlap because there was little, if any, inventory control.
that's what I was thinking too.
I've seen both types on 71's
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Re: 383 valve covers for 1971. Early and late differenc
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08/17/12 12:08 AM
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I've got a Feb 4th build date HP 383 survivor. Let me know.
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Re: 383 valve covers for 1971. Early and late differenc
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I've got a Feb 4th build date HP 383 survivor. Let me know.
which style does your car have?
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Re: 383 valve covers for 1971. Early and late differenc
[Re: sunroofgtx]
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I will check it out tomorrow. 
have you had a look yet?
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Re: 383 valve covers for 1971. Early and late differenc
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08/22/12 12:25 AM
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I also have the drivers side hump with an indented circle. It looks to be a place they wanted to punch out, but never did. Pics tomorrow.
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Re: 383 valve covers for 1971. Early and late differenc
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08/24/12 09:53 AM
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Interesting topic. I just checked mine and i have the "bumps" on the left side, but only on the breather on the right. Is this an example of an early build for 71 or is the RH side an older cover? 
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