1965 Rocker Covers

[terry01]

What is the correct material for late 65 rocker covers? Stainless, aluminum, or chrome? Thanks in advance for any assistance.

[T. Cotten]

Terry01!

Anodized aluminum.

....Cotten

[harleytoprock]

Yes, clear anodized and it's hard to find a plating shop that still does clear. I like that look.

[jorrow]

It seems that the anodized pushrod covers were gone by 1965, so.. when were these used? Anyone know?

[BigLakeBob]

Pretty sure '61 & '62 only. Not sure on when & where in the production #'s they ran.

It seems that the anodized pushrod covers were gone by 1965, so.. when were these used? Anyone know?

[BigLakeBob]

Yes, clear anodized and it's hard to find a plating shop that still does clear. I like that look.

I had some covers that I peened the dents out of, sanded smooth (500 - 600 grit) but didn't polish. Took them to a plater that has done 'new' machined parts for me in the past and specified clear anodize. They did clear but the covers and tubes came out more of a grey than silver. Anyone experience this before? Should I have polished the covers first? Don't mean to hijack this thread, but it may help you too. Thanks for any input.

[48hdbob1]

covers

Here's what they look like, NOS

[upsrod]

Aluminum pushrod tubes were used 1960-1962.

[BigLakeBob]

Thanks for the correction.

Aluminum pushrod tubes were used 1960-1962.

[BigLakeBob]

Here's what they look like, NOS

This is how mine turned out, all suggestions welcome on why? My prep fault? Platers fault?
Re plated on top of used oem.

[T. Cotten]

Bob!

Since you need to "save" them any way you can,..

("Original' went out the door of course.)

I would explores various soft wheel brushes, such as "Adalox", "Nylox", etc., as well as any natural brushes that may still be available.
The skill aspect is to avoid "brushy" cross-hatches and the like.

If you find any unique and effective techniques, please post me direct!

....Cotten