I got a set of Ford Racing finned aluminum valve covers. Due to having no time to do anything lately, I found myself with a free day today, so, I spent some time "erasing" the "Ford" and "Racing" lettering and replacing them with the FPV logo and FPV script. I like them a lot and they'll match up great with my "FPV GT-40" intake. Here's the pics..........
After I erased the lettering....
(http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc205/Vinnietbird/DSCF8818.jpg)
After I added the Australian FPV logo and script.......
(http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc205/Vinnietbird/DSCF8819.jpg)
wow, they match my intake now.....lol
They look awesome , good work !!
Hey, I suppose they do. I am taking a day off tomorrow and plan on installing them. Pics to follow. The new pics will be be in the "Show your engine" thread. Jerry, do they look alright, or not really. Be honest. What I see may not be what others see. I tried though.
Now I have to find a new oil cap. The one I want is $52.00.....which is $30.00 more than I want to spend.
Honestly, I like it because it looks like it belongs on my motor..
IMHO I think they need some crinkle black paint and polished fins.
X2. Looks great, can't wait to see the finished product.
Are they some sort of stick-on deal..?
They look like any plastic chrome emlem you would see on a decklid or tailgate.
Looks sweet vinnie. Honestly it looks completely factory. Excuse my absence for so long, what does FPV stand for? I know those are Ford's Australian parts.
Nice. I never would have thought to do that.
I did these because I like to make the Sport a little unique, but I try very hard not to go overboard. The black crinkle finish wouldn't match anything under the hood on my engine. When the valve covers are installed, you'll see how they "fit".
FPV is from Ford of Australia. It means Ford Performance vehicles.
I have to follow my own path when I work on the Sport. So far, my ideas have seemed to work well for what I am wanting in it's appearance.....which is my own opinion. Not over done, just right. I always enjoy opening the hood and hearing someone say "Whoa !!!". Nobody ever expects it. These covers will pass the message well.
For those who forgot, or haven't seen it, My current intake is now polished and silver.....like the valve covers. Here's the intake they are to match up with.........
(http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc205/Vinnietbird/DSCF8725.jpg)
I'm gonna throw this out there , they match the Jerry's intake better ....lol
They would go with Jerry's as well, but, The Sport gets them, and Kitz gets my current covers. I had this drawn up on paper about a year ago, kind of let the idea go, then decided a few months ago that was the direction I wanted to go, so, the GT-40 intake and valve covers are the start. I have a couple of smaller details to finish up the "theme", then off to other things.
I definitely dig the one of a kind aspect , I cant wait for the pics.
Very nice!!
Thanks. I always like the idea of having the only "whatever" for the Sport.Someone may copy, but I had it first.
well, I think they look like !!!.................
J.K. I finally got you back lol they look cool
LOL. I can take it. It builds character.
A quick pic of the driver side cover.....
(http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc205/Vinnietbird/DSCF8822.jpg)
Personally, I think it fits great with the intake, and, looks like it belongs that way. "One of none" FPV intake and valve covers..........sweeeeeeet.
Very nice :) ...now get that sticker off your A/C line ...lol
When I replace the old compressor with the new one in the garage, and it's charged up and done, I'll remove it and probably polish the line. It'll only take a few minutes.
Yeah I think I wouldn't do a thing to 'em. That looks so right in there. People will see that and have no idea what it is. That's a really unique car overall vinnie. Polished A/C line would probably look pretty badass as well, now that you mention it LOL.
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Jerry, that hurt my eyes.
Thanks a lot,though. I really appreciate that from you,I know you're kind of picky as well.
lol
It flows very well with the intake
Flow is a good thing.................
I had flow after a trip to Mexico. Over the counter meds fixed me up.
In the hundred or so times I've flown and all the countries I've been to, I've been lucky.
I think it looks great, really set it off once on the car. I wasnt sure at first with the single pic and low light.
Nice work Vinnie.
I appreciate that...and all of the positive feedback. Now I can enjoy them on the engine and not feel guilty.
You are right...crinkle finish wouldn't look right...you've nailed it dead on with that setup..very nice. :)
Maybe this summer or early fall I'll have a little free time I can use to take my Sport for a trip...would be nice to swing by for a bit and see your one of none FPV power in person lol
Thanks beau. It would be cool if there was a central location where a few of us could meet up, like Oklahoma City, or something. Perhaps one day. I'm going to be doing some minor stuff on the Sport over the next couple of months. Mustang booster and master cylinder, new axle shaft on the passenger side along with bearings and seals, re-cover the seats, and a couple of other things. For now, I'll be cleaning the engine and making sure it looks good and is in top form for the Texas Motor Speedway event in May.
I think you should send those VC's and intake to me instead. Looks real nice Vinnie.
But Kitz, I already sent you covers !!!! Besides, I don't think my intake can handle a Cougars horsepower.LOL.
That is definetly one of a kind and I love it! I want to make my Cougar one off for sure. The only thing I will not have is a Ford logo. I want it only to have Cougar emblems on it. I will allow "Mercury" on the decklid. I just bought a set of Chrome Cobra R's and tomorrow will be getting decals for the center caps. I've started the 5 lug swap but am in need of front hub assemblies and brakes. I'll have my Cougar in the Father's day show in Salina, KS. A drive for you, but I would love to meet up somewhere. I plan on going to Ark City to hang with Graham sometime.
Cool to see another Kansan!
Now that looks SLICK!!!!................... good job Vinnie
Thanks a lot guys. I'm going to be doing some real cleaning in a week. Lot's of cleaning, and doing some visual measuring for a "project" coming up pretty soon. I've got a battery project for the Sport planned. No, nobody will be able to guess, but pics when I'm done.Then, EVERYONE will want to do it......really. I have a few things planned, but the funds are depleted for now, so, in time.
Very nice, Vin Man. E Man approves.
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Thanks a lot Eric. I still have a few cs under the hood to do to clean it up visually a little bit. I'm waiting to install the new a/c compressor and be done with that. Then polishing, moving a few wires (not moving them all, just a few), and a few other things. The battery idea is the big c I am excited about. More when it happens.
No secrets from the group. Your making a custom cover to clean up.............
Nope. I promise, nobody can guess it. If someone thinks they can (I'll be honest), I'll send them $5.00.
Interesting that you went the FPV badges :P
FPV only came about in Australia after we inherited the Modular 5.4 motor, Prior to this the little windsor was tickled by 'Tickford' :D
still... the covers look neat
Yeah, I know they weren't on the 5.0's, but, FPV (Ford Performance Vehicles) seemed a fitting badge, and, nobody I know around here knows what they mean until I explain it (only if they ask). It also has a very factory feel to it, and that's what I like. I received my first few new FPV emblems from a friend who worked as a body guy at a Ford dealership in Australia. He'd hook me up every few months with something new. Awesome guy. I kept them for years until I decided what to do with them. Most of them were quite some time before I even found the Sport. I have to be very careful, I don't want those emblems everywhere. Only as I have them now.
I sure you probably have this, but if not you can make this your club shirt. lol
http://cgi.ebay.com/FPV-Ford-Performance-Vehicles-t-shirt-/160561813305?pt=US_Mens_Tshirts&var=&hash=item6b1b51e00a
Don't forget the one that got away...lol
(http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/b463/daminc-pics2/putting%20it%20back%20together/IMG_0893.jpg)
if it performs as well as it should, then i'm all for it :P
Yes, the Sport performs very well. Worthy of the emblems.
Jerry, I meant I didn't want them everywhere on my car.LOL. I'll share with you. I like the Sport to look right, not cheesed up with random . You know what I mean. You're picky as well.
I thought you were going to post a walk around and burnout video? Hint hint nudge nudge:burnout:
Working on that. I gotta make a run to Wal Mart with my youngest. I'll try to do that in the next hour. Stay tuned.
P.S., understand that the Sport is a little dirty (getting cleaned after the a/c work tomorrow).
I'm just itching to see someone spin the tires my car is more apart than when I did the swap.
Well, we got the videaos, but can't get them on the computer. I'll keep trying. Stay tuned.
Videos or death.
It has to be death. My camera will record a video, but it doesn't have sound. My wife's camera has video and sound, but the computer refuses to acknowledge it and won't download anything from it. I'm stuck. My son broke his camera a year ago (that took the last video with the other engine), and doesn't even work.
sounds like your on the horns of an enima....
Aw man