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Thread: Is this the fabled titanium valve?

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    Is this the fabled titanium valve?

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/332356123717

    I have never seen a classic mag valve with a bed blast finish. Wouldn't the lasering be ruined if it were bead blasted after lasering? Is it possible this one is one of the lost titanium valves? Also I am in no way affiliated with this listing, just found it curious.

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    Tom estimated the Ti valves were in the 40-50k serial range. This valve is much lower than that. It's a cool valve though. Pre-68 classic engraving with no star.
    Last edited by Dawg047; 08-24-2017 at 07:32 PM.

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    Notice theres no bolt in any of the pics....



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    some of the early valve came with a satin finish like this.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dawg047 View Post
    Tom estimated the Ti valves were in the 40-50k serial range. This valve is much lower than that. It's a cool valve though. Pre-68 classic engraving with no star.
    Thanks for the info! This is always the best place for AGD history and lore

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    Random thought, what does laser engraving look like on titanium?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dawg047 View Post
    Tom estimated the Ti valves were in the 40-50k serial range. This valve is much lower than that. It's a cool valve though. Pre-68 classic engraving with no star.
    I'll keep looking now.

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    This is an updated level 5/6 valve and even then the hole is drilled in the wrong place for the update. Should be directly across from the hole at the top on the front.

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