1955–1965 C1–C2 Valve Cover Bolt Retainers – Steel Covers, 4 Piece
Secure your stamped steel valve covers with confidence using these Valve Cover Retainers for 265, 283, and 327 small-block applications. These reinforcements prevent distortion and promote even gasket sealing—critical for clean engine operation and a finished factory appearance.
Because Details Matter
• Fits 1953–1965 small-block 265, 283, and 327 engines
• Designed for use with OE-style stamped steel valve covers
• Bolt reinforcement plates ensure proper torque distribution
• Helps prevent valve cover leaks and gasket failure
• Sold as one side (4 pieces); 2 sets required per Corvette
• Length: 0.97" | Height: 0.5" | Width: 0.09"
Tech Notes
• Material: Zinc-plated stamped steel
• Country of Origin: USA
Final Touch Fasteners™ – The Details That Complete the Job
At Mid America Motorworks, we call these parts FTF – Final Touch Fasteners™. Because after all the hours you've spent restoring, wrenching, and fine-tuning your Corvette, the last thing you want is to finish with mismatched, rusted, or incorrect hardware.
Every piece in the FTF line is selected or engineered to deliver restoration-correct fit, finish, and function—from headmarks and plating to size and thread pitch. Whether you're mounting trim, sealing valve covers, or securing brackets, these are the fasteners that bring your project across the finish line looking factory-fresh.
When the details matter most, FTF is how you finish strong.
Complete your restoration with fasteners that finish the job right—because every detail matters.
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