1937 Ford valve stem caps

[TonyM]

Can some one post a photo of the correct type valve stem covers that would be used on 1937 Ford? Back then, as they do now, Ford used Dill valve stem covers. I recently came across these (see photo). I also have regular caps in an old box--they are metal too.

Looking for the correct type. Any help appreciated. Thanks.

[Walt Dupont--Me.]

While reading I thought, what to hell is a engine valve stem cover, then looked at the pic and said ooooh. I bet nobody else did that. Walt

[Ronnie]

Originally Posted by Walt Dupont--Me.

While reading I thought, what to hell is a engine valve stem cover, then looked at the pic and said ooooh. I bet nobody else did that. Walt

Me too Walt "LOL"

R

[Mart]

Well I did too, Walt, I was thinking engine valves.

[ora masters]

me too

[TonyM]

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Alright then, what are they called?

Need some info on the correct type of whatever they are.

Thanks.

[Don Rogers]

You used the correct terminology Valve stem covers or valve stem caps...either is correct. Here are two examples

[TonyM]

Thanks for the help Don.

TonyM.

[Bruce Lancaster]

If you are interested in this sort of stuff you REALLY need the '37 resto book, which covers this sort of stuff in detail. I've got the '38-9 here, and it says dome topped nickle plated brass.
There is folklore calling for dome tops on wheels and Schrader tool tip for spare, the way many aftermarket valve cap sets were boxed, but this seems to deny that.

[tubman]

I hate to rain on your parade, but those pictured look exactly like a set of 4 (albeit in a plastic bubble wrapped card) that I just purchased at Napa to put on our Kia Soul.

[Kube]

Originally Posted by tubman

I hate to rain on your parade, but those pictured look exactly like a set of 4 (albeit in a plastic bubble wrapped card) that I just purchased at Napa to put on our Kia Soul.

I hate to rain on your parade but you're the guy with a Kia. And you admit that publicly? Rain? Think Typhoon...

[JSeery]

Originally Posted by Kube

I hate to rain on your parade but you're the guy with a Kia. And you admit that publicly? Rain? Think Typhoon...

That is funny!!!!

[tubman]

Originally Posted by Kube

I hate to rain on your parade but you're the guy with a Kia. And you admit that publicly? Rain? Think Typhoon...

Nice! Don't shoot the messenger. Also, don't knock it if you ain't tried it.

BTW, the last thing I would think about doing on this board is criticizing your wife's choice of her daily driver.

[V8COOPMAN]

I thought that the main reason those folks dressed-up in the little rat suits was to be able to remain incognito. DD

[Kube]

Originally Posted by tubman

Nice! Don't shoot the messenger. Also, don't knock it if you ain't tried it.

BTW, the last thing I would think about doing on this board is criticizing your wife's choice of her daily driver.

#1) I have way too much pride to even be seen in or around a Kia.
#2) My wife's "daily driver" in the Winter months is a Mercedes ML350. In the Summer she either drives her Carrera (that's a Porsche to you) or the Mercedes 600SL. That's a twelve cylinder (about 400HP) two seat roadster.
#3) I have too much pride to allow my wife to be seen in a KIA.
#4) Shoot the messenger? Heck, if I owned a Kia and was proud of it, I'd hope I'd at least have the sense to shoot myself.

[TonyM]

Originally Posted by Bruce Lancaster

If you are interested in this sort of stuff you REALLY need the '37 resto book, which covers this sort of stuff in detail. .

Thanks Bruce. I have the EFV-8 C/A 1937 Ford Book. I have read it several times. There is no illustration of the correct valve stem caps. See page 4-2. There is only a brief description. Thanks.

[Kube]

Originally Posted by Bruce Lancaster

There is folklore calling for dome tops on wheels and Schrader tool tip for spare, the way many aftermarket valve cap sets were boxed, but this seems to deny that.

Bingo!

[Bruce Lancaster]

The ones in post #6 have a glint that looks wrong for nickel and thread areas that look a bit crudely rolled...I'd say the one on right is about what the '38 book calls for but is of very modern manufacturer, and cruder than OEM. All the late models I've put air into have had rubber/plastic caps, though.
The ones in first post appear to be some sort of accessory type with allegation of extra sealing, not what Schrader would have supplied into OEM channels.

[ford38v8]

Don's pic nailed it. All five tires the same, no mix & match.

[Kube]

Originally Posted by ford38v8

Don's pic nailed it. All five tires the same, no mix & match.

Absolutely 100% correct!