robertlane Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 Here's a photo of one of the 4.6L valve covers - we hope you like it. The actual text is engraved into the metal - the detail of the etching is ultra-super sharp. It's the cleanest detail that I've seen. We know that some of you want something Shelby GT specific too. We'd like some feedback on what design you'd like to see: 1. Shelby GT (simple text) 2. Shelby GT (side stripe from the fender) We will also offer a full race version. What would you like to see on this? These will be made in the U.S. Thanks for being patient with us on these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EL SHELBY Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 Hot Damn! Looks fantastic Robert! I personnally like the idea of the side stripe, but I'm a little lost on what you mean by 'full race version'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EL SHELBY Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 Oh, and how about having them personalized with the SM number? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twobjshelbys Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 How about Shelby GT/SC ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of GT Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 Personally? Not in any particular order... 1. "Powered by Shelby". 2. "Shelby" on top and "Powered by Ford" below it. 3. "Shelby GT" on top, and "Powered by Ford" below it. IMO of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azspeed Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 Here's a photo of one of the 4.6L valve covers - we hope you like it. The actual text is engraved into the metal - the detail of the etching is ultra-super sharp. It's the cleanest detail that I've seen. We know that some of you want something Shelby GT specific too. We'd like some feedback on what design you'd like to see: 1. Shelby GT (simple text) 2. Shelby GT (side stripe from the fender) We will also offer a full race version. What would you like to see on this? These will be made in the U.S. Thanks for being patient with us on these. Guess I'm boring...I like the one pictured. Send an invoice / count me in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kahmann Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 ^I like Enis' #3 idea a lot. CSM option would be sweet, but pricey I'm sure. I'm very eager to see what the race version looks like. I assume this will be a newly constructed cam cover, as opposed to using an OEM cover (plus powdercoat and etching) like the one pictured above. Other 'off-road' or 'race' cam covers I've seen seem to lack the internal baffling and PCV valve that the OEM covers have. Will the Shelby version be the same? Regardless, I'd like for the etching to cover more of the cam cover personally. And I'd really like to see a newly designed (less awkwardly shaped) cam cover similar to the Moroso aluminum cover but with a big Shelby stamp on it. Thanks for the sneak peek Robert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slbgtsc Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 Personally? Not in any particular order... 1. "Powered by Shelby". 2. "Shelby" on top and "Powered by Ford" below it. 3. "Shelby GT" on top, and "Powered by Ford" below it. IMO of course. #3 would be my first choice out of these. I am in either way. That looks hot! spice it up with Shelby GT double hot! Got the card ready let's go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmn444 Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 Agreed about the logo being a bit bigger maybe, and I like the CSM# addition a LOT. I'd like to see what you mean about the options for the SGT specific design AND i'd like to see the race version as well... hard to give opinions based just on what you wrote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HARALD KELLEY Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 Should be a liitle larger. Maybe the snake on either end added. CSM numbers where the American, Inc is located. Just some thoughts. Looking good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT/SC#0471 Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 Guess I'm boring...I like the one pictured. Send an invoice / count me in. +1 less is more..."race" ones fabricated? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blown Away Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 Looks good Robert. I think the logo should be larger also and csm# would be a nice touch. Any other colors? Oh yeah, thanks for taking care of the name change for me. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilmor Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 I was hoping for more than a slightly modified stock cover, but I would prefer these over the one's currently available from Ford Racing. A big question is, what will these cost? Also, I'm very curious to understand what the racing version might be. I'm assuming it would at least have cooling fins or similar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Bishop Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 Please keep it simple, make the logo in the prototype as large as possible, no CSM number (its already on the car in 4 places on the 08's), and whatever it takes to keep the cost DOWN! Please don't make these customizable, we don't need anymore 'gold plated' parts...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08sgt1042 Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 As it was said before simple is better, I know many of us went with the faux BERG Shelby emblem , might be nice to see that on a set as well the ones that are shown in the picture......just my opinon. Thanks for asking....and thanks for doing this!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mywickedshelby Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 they need to say Shelby GT or have my csm number.....otherwise I'll continue to pursue a set elsewhere... someone sent me a pic of these a while back I forget who.... I think they were photoshopped! Definately looks better with the Shelby larger than Roberts sample.....IMO...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08sgt1042 Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 they need to say Shelby GT or have my csm number.....otherwise I'll continue to pursue a set elsewhere... someone sent me a pic of these a while back I forget who.... I think they were photoshopped! Definately looks better with the Shelby larger than Roberts sample.....IMO...... I like the one on the bottom right CSM number and Berg Snake!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry T Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 Here's a photo of one of the 4.6L valve covers - we hope you like it. The actual text is engraved into the metal - the detail of the etching is ultra-super sharp. It's the cleanest detail that I've seen. We know that some of you want something Shelby GT specific too. We'd like some feedback on what design you'd like to see: 1. Shelby GT (simple text) 2. Shelby GT (side stripe from the fender) We will also offer a full race version. What would you like to see on this? These will be made in the U.S. Thanks for being patient with us on these. Great picture, here are some things that could be offered for the GT-H people 1)engraving in gold rather than silver 2)CSM number for everyone 3)instructions on how to retain the engine security change feature when changing these out Other then those things count me in!!!!!! :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertlane Posted April 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 I'll check on some of these questions, but I can put some to rest now. 1. We won't use Cobra on these. 2. We also won't use powered by ford. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NordicShelby Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 I like them....... I wish we could get them powder coated BLUE and have our csm# engraved into them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
check6 Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 These look great Robert! You lucky 4.6 owners! Wish they had something, anything, for the cheap plastic covers on us poor 4.0 Terlinguas....but, I understand the market is probably too small to make them...oh well, I can dream Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmn444 Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 they need to say Shelby GT or have my csm number.....otherwise I'll continue to pursue a set elsewhere... someone sent me a pic of these a while back I forget who.... I think they were photoshopped! Definately looks better with the Shelby larger than Roberts sample.....IMO...... I would like something like #4 as well, one berg snake is enough though IMO.... the one to the right could be eliminated maybe... DEFINITELY want the CSM # option which I know would be a huge pain in the ass for you guys to deal with probably, but very cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Bishop Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 Number 2; charge those who want them customized with their CSM# more. I'm sure SA wouldn't mind adding these to the catalog and offer them to ALL 3V owners just like in the good ol' days when folks bought them and slap them on their non Shelby 289's (which can still be done today). More volume = lower cost per unit. Oh, and the title of this thread says '4.6L valve covers' not SGT valve covers..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmn444 Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 shelby + 4.6L = sgt ok, cs8 too... Agreed about it being fine to sell to anyone though, not a "special" factory part, so who cares about that. And I was assuming the CSM would cost extra too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry T Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 I'll check on some of these questions, but I can put some to rest now. 1. We won't use Cobra on these. 2. We also won't use powered by ford. Thanks Robert and have a good weekend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donald Whelihan Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 I also like the idea of powder coating them blue, then add a silver sripe over the top of them with a Shelby Gt script on them also. Any word on the cost ? Thanks , Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andretti Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 Looks great robert...I know I'd be interested in a set of just what you pictured....but a Vista Blue powdercoated one would REALLY seal the deal. Andretti Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07SGT4578 Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 I think they need to read Shelby Automobiles, Inc. not Shelby American, as everything else says Shelby Automobiles. ( ie: dash plate, supercharged plate, rad support tag) Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertlane Posted April 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 I think they need to read Shelby Automobiles, Inc. not Shelby American, as everything else says Shelby Automobiles. ( ie: dash plate, supercharged plate, rad support tag) Chris Chris, excellent point. All 4.6L powered vehicles were built under the SAI banner, not SA. I will inquire about other questions. Thanks for all of the feedback! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07sgt2307 Posted April 25, 2010 Report Share Posted April 25, 2010 Here's a photo of one of the 4.6L valve covers - we hope you like it. The actual text is engraved into the metal - the detail of the etching is ultra-super sharp. It's the cleanest detail that I've seen. We know that some of you want something Shelby GT specific too. We'd like some feedback on what design you'd like to see: 1. Shelby GT (simple text) 2. Shelby GT (side stripe from the fender) We will also offer a full race version. What would you like to see on this? These will be made in the U.S. Thanks for being patient with us on these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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