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Update; got the skinnies on my 67 and the look is just what I wanted.
Apart from still searching for a new rear end, Im trying to come up with an alternative for headers instead of spending $3k+ for custom ones for fender exit.
Anyone know if you can mount the manifolds upside down (probably switch sides) and that way I could make a turndown and go from there?
I know it's not as simple as I'm saying but you can probably buy some cheap used olds headers cut the flanges off . Then buy some sbc fender well headers and match the diameter of the primaries of the olds headers and use the bends and weld them up. You couldn't probably do it for about 500 bucks
You can do that but that's the lame way. The cheap alternative is sbc fenderwell exit headers and cobble them up with olds flanges. That's just as ghetto but an appreciated ghetto. Like lower middle class subdivisions.
You can do that but that's the lame way. The cheap alternative is sbc fenderwell exit headers and cobble them up with olds flanges. That's just as ghetto but an appreciated ghetto. Like lower middle class subdivisions.
If I could weld, I'd do that. Unfortunately I'm at the mercy of a machine/exhaust shop. Even then, idk if they'll clear the steering rack
I'm sorry but I have always felt that I can do it it's very rare I don't take on a challenge. Anytime spent learning or money spent is worth while if you can learn something new. With that being said this would be something that would only be worth it if you do it. I would probably take a better part of a week to get them mocked up but not entirely impossible. Another thing that you could do. Is get some block hugger headers and run them upside down then use a 180 J bend and run them over the frame behind the front tires. .all you would have to do is cut the middle bolt hole off of the header flange and re weld it on the bottom so then it's proper mounted upside down.
I'm sorry but I have always felt that I can do it it's very rare I don't take on a challenge. Anytime spent learning or money spent is worth while if you can learn something new. With that being said this would be something that would only be worth it if you do it. I would probably take a better part of a week to get them mocked up but not entirely impossible. Another thing that you could do. Is get some block hugger headers and run them upside down then use a 180 J bend and run them over the frame behind the front tires. .all you would have to do is cut the middle bolt hole off of the header flange and re weld it on the bottom so then it's proper mounted upside down.
the more I look into it, the more I think I could do it myself. But where could I get the pipe bent?
You don't need pipes bent . You can cut sections of pipe and butt weld them. Like custom exhaust kits you can bend or you can cut and use pre bent sections to suit your needs. There is a bunch of how-to vids on making headers on youtube. Jesse james had some show he did with Austin speed shop or whatever it is and he made a set pretty much how I was saying.
The only problem with that kit is there will probably be lots to desire. If you take a pair of sbc fenderwell headers half the work is technically done. Then you work from the flange out or so that's the way I see it.
January 26th, 2021, 03:53 PM
