I recently acquired an awesome period built 1960 283 SBC engine and Borg Warner T-10 transmission from the estate of a long time hot rodder. He had owned this engine since the early 60's and built it back in the day to install in his early Ford hot rod. The engine was likely built in the mid 60's and had been properly stored even since. All ports and openings were carefully taped shut so the engine was completely sealed. The engine and trans never made it into the Ford and I purchased the parts from the estate. Since the engine had later 461X heads on it and I had to open it up for inspection to confirm the condition, I decided to break the parts up into individual components so buyers could get just the parts they needed. The engine was loaded with trick parts from the early to mid 60's including 3782461 X camel back heads, 1962-1963 OEM GM 409 Carter carbs, Corvette trap door oil pan, Edelbrock dual quad intake, GM dual point distributor, Stellings breathers, and more. The last 2 pictures show the complete engine as it came to me. Over the next week, I plan to list the other parts from this engine/transmission combo. Keep an eye on my other listings for the other parts. 

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This is a pair of real deal OEM Chevrolet valve covers for 1960-1986 Small Block Chevy cylinder heads. These covers have the straight across perimeter pattern,  not the staggered pattern you will see 1959 and earlier covers. These valve covers were bought new from GM in the 60's and were installed on the 1960 283 engine described above and shown in the last few pictures. These covers have holes drilled in the center to add Stellings breathers which can be found on my other auctions. That said, the holes that were drilled are only on the area that the engine size/horsepower decal goes which means they will not be seen when installed. Other than the holes, these cover are excellent. They were used for a camshaft break in only and have never been painted. Even the factory sensor wire tabs have never been bent.  There are no dings or dents other than some slight depressions on the gasket rails from them being mounted. Once the holes are dealt with, these covers will be mint. Don't miss these awesome covers.