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**chev-obsession** · 08-29-2011, 11:44 PM

Im in the market for a set of headers for my 65, my main concern is how low the headers are going to hang down. My truck is lowered 2.5" in the front and 4" in the back. I thought about the patriots because they come in mid length, but would like full length headers.

I have also heard of guys running car headers, like out of a chevelle or camaro, so that they wouldnt hang down low. what are you guys doing?

lil_sahara450r · 08-30-2011, 08:59 AM

im curious too, anybody have any suggestions??

**chev-obsession** · 08-30-2011, 07:41 PM

anybody???

*lakeroadster* · 08-30-2011, 09:12 PM

There are a bunch of existing threads related to headers for 60-66 trucks:

Here are a few:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...hlight=headers

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...hlight=headers

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...hlight=headers

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**Captainfab** · 08-31-2011, 12:50 AM

If you are still running a manual trans as indicated in your sig line, that will be a factor in selecting a set of headers. There are only 3 headers that I know of that will work with the mechanical clutch linkage. Two of them are long tubes that hang down below the frame. The other is the Hedman 69260's which are made for these trucks. The collectors end just forward of the bellhousing crossmember at a downward angle, a little higher than the other long tubes. If you were running an auto trans, there are other options. Of sourse, you could always convert to a hydraulic clutch. That will run about $220.00

shortbed70 · 08-31-2011, 08:52 PM

I run camaro lt's on my 65 and they only hang down below the frame maybe an 1". I'm bagged and don't have any clearance issues.
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**chev-obsession** · 09-01-2011, 12:41 AM

Nope, this is for the 65 that I'm building, it has a 700r4 in it.

Can you post some pics of your headers by chance?
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brawley · 09-01-2011, 04:53 PM

I bought a set from summit they are full length style, good fit, my truck is lowered 3.5" in front. supposedly ceramic coated but they are starting to rust they were pretty good price though 180.00

**chev-obsession** · 09-01-2011, 07:45 PM

Do you have a part number or anything???
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08-29-2011, 11:44 PM	#1
chev-obsession Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: kennewick, WA Posts: 1,513	which headers to buy? Im in the market for a set of headers for my 65, my main concern is how low the headers are going to hang down. My truck is lowered 2.5" in the front and 4" in the back. I thought about the patriots because they come in mid length, but would like full length headers. I have also heard of guys running car headers, like out of a chevelle or camaro, so that they wouldnt hang down low. what are you guys doing? __________________ 1965 c/10 swb 1969 c/10 lwb

08-30-2011, 08:59 AM	#2
lil_sahara450r Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Chickasha, OK Posts: 182	Re: which headers to buy? im curious too, anybody have any suggestions??

08-30-2011, 07:41 PM	#3
chev-obsession Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: kennewick, WA Posts: 1,513	Re: which headers to buy? anybody??? __________________ 1965 c/10 swb 1969 c/10 lwb

08-30-2011, 09:12 PM	#4
lakeroadster Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: High Plains of Colorado Posts: 2,485	Re: which headers to buy? There are a bunch of existing threads related to headers for 60-66 trucks: Here are a few: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...hlight=headers http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...hlight=headers http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...hlight=headers http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...hlight=headers http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...hlight=headers http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...hlight=headers http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...hlight=headers

08-31-2011, 12:50 AM	#5
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: which headers to buy? If you are still running a manual trans as indicated in your sig line, that will be a factor in selecting a set of headers. There are only 3 headers that I know of that will work with the mechanical clutch linkage. Two of them are long tubes that hang down below the frame. The other is the Hedman 69260's which are made for these trucks. The collectors end just forward of the bellhousing crossmember at a downward angle, a little higher than the other long tubes. If you were running an auto trans, there are other options. Of sourse, you could always convert to a hydraulic clutch. That will run about $220.00 __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

08-31-2011, 08:52 PM	#6
shortbed70 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Forney TX Posts: 4,512	Re: which headers to buy? I run camaro lt's on my 65 and they only hang down below the frame maybe an 1". I'm bagged and don't have any clearance issues. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Troy 1965 Chevy Bagged,361 sbc,voodoo cam,1.5 full roller rockers,patriot 185cc vortec heads 2.02-1.60,vortec weiand polished intake,demon carb my truckhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=332884 Big Red Dog build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=572274

09-01-2011, 12:41 AM	#7
chev-obsession Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: kennewick, WA Posts: 1,513	Re: which headers to buy? Nope, this is for the 65 that I'm building, it has a 700r4 in it. Can you post some pics of your headers by chance? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1965 c/10 swb 1969 c/10 lwb

09-01-2011, 04:53 PM	#8
brawley Easy Does It Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Dirdy Mo , North Carolina Posts: 450	Re: which headers to buy? I bought a set from summit they are full length style, good fit, my truck is lowered 3.5" in front. supposedly ceramic coated but they are starting to rust they were pretty good price though 180.00

09-01-2011, 07:45 PM	#9
chev-obsession Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: kennewick, WA Posts: 1,513	Re: which headers to buy? Do you have a part number or anything??? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1965 c/10 swb 1969 c/10 lwb



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