Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB

[Rusbuilt]

Nice job boss!

[Zoomin]

Can you keep the headers by using a u-joint a notching the frame a bit?
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[67ctener]

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Ps. I don't know how to upload multiple pics with an iPad
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[67ctener]

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Great headers I'm very impressed. Only header I could find specific for our trucks. May be more but I could never find any
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[67ctener]

If you need something different let me know
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[Bennett68C10]

Thanks for the pics, can you get me a pic of where the collector drops down so I can see how much ground clearance they have.
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[Bennett68C10]

Originally Posted by Rusbuilt

Nice job boss!

Thanks buddy

Originally Posted by Zoomin

Can you keep the headers by using a u-joint a notching the frame a bit?
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I don't think so, I would probably have to modify the truss on the dropmember too which I don't want to do. If I can find a set of headers that hug the block a little closer I would rather just swap headers. I'll send a picture to Nate and see if he possibly has a solution.

[PBFAB.COM]

Originally Posted by Bennett--G4L

Had some time to work on the truck today and I managed to get a few loose ends tied up. I finally installed the correct motor mounts so now my motor is completely bolted in the frame . Also mounted my rack and pinion today and bolted my sway bar back on. It needs different end links so I need to get those. Looks like I'm going to be in the market for new headers as mine are going to have some clearance issues with the steering shaft. I don't have much room to get the steering shaft through there.

Give me a buzz Keith.... I have some pics that may prove helpful for your steering shaft clearance.

Nate

[lolife99]

Please post up some part numbers when you find a good "Dropmember friendly" set of headers.
I need this info also.

[Bennett68C10]

Originally Posted by Porterbuilt Street Rods

Give me a buzz Keith.... I have some pics that may prove helpful for your steering shaft clearance.

Nate

Thanks Nate I'll give you a call tomorrow, hopefully you can help me with my problem or point me in the right direction on a set of headers that will clear better.

Originally Posted by lolife99

Please post up some part numbers when you find a good "Dropmember friendly" set of headers.
I need this info also.

Will do Keith, hopefully we can find something
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[67ctener]

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[67ctener]

Is this what your lookin for?
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[Bennett68C10]

Originally Posted by 67ctener

Is this what your lookin for?
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Yes thank you, that is perfect
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[C10_ustacould]

I know that headers look great and there are the obvious performance gains but what about a set of late 60's manifolds, maybe for a Chevelle. They dump at the rear and with a little smoothing and coating look great. Just a suggestion.

[Bennett68C10]

Originally Posted by BucksSS

I know that headers look great and there are the obvious performance gains but what about a set of late 60's manifolds, maybe for a Chevelle. They dump at the rear and with a little smoothing and coating look great. Just a suggestion.

Thanks Buck, I have thought about that but would hate to have to put manifolds on this truck after everything I have done. I just don't like the look of them and it would bother me every time I see them.
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[C10_ustacould]

Originally Posted by Bennett--G4L

Thanks Buck, I have thought about that but would hate to have to put manifolds on this truck after everything I have done. I just don't like the look of them and it would bother me every time I see them.
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I understand, just a thought.

[Bennett68C10]

Originally Posted by BucksSS

I understand, just a thought.

Thanks buddy I appreciate it, I'm just a little frustrated. I think the Sanderson BB8 will work because they suck in closer to the block on the driver side. They also look as if they don't dump out too low. I'll know more after I take some measurements this weekend. I'm currently looking for a place that doesn't have a restocking fee on returns because if I order directly from Sanderson they have a 15% restocking fee. If I have to send them back I don't want to have to pay that.
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[67ctener]

Do you think they'll work for you?
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[67ctener]

If you decide to go Sanderson I have nothing but good things to say about them. Super high quality and very nice. I had mine coated because it was cheaper then buying there thermal coating. I think I paid close to 350 for raw headers through eBay with free shipping.
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[Bennett68C10]

Originally Posted by 67ctener

Do you think they'll work for you?
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Originally Posted by 67ctener

If you decide to go Sanderson I have nothing but good things to say about them. Super high quality and very nice. I had mine coated because it was cheaper then buying there thermal coating. I think I paid close to 350 for raw headers through eBay with free shipping.
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I'm going to take some measurements this weekend when I work on my truck again. I really need this truck home so I can just go out in the garage and measure it I can get the raw BB8 headers from summit racing with free shipping for $345 right now, I might go that route so at least I know I can send them back with no issues.
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[superflysteiny]

looks great man I love it

[Bennett68C10]

Originally Posted by superflysteiny

looks great man I love it

Thanks Eric
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[Bennett68C10]

Worked on the truck a little today. After speaking to Nate and seeing some pics of the steering shaft setup I'm confident I won't have any issues with the clearance around the headers for the steering shaft. Also helps that I didn't have the motor centered in the frame I bolted the motor tight last weekend before bolting the trans to the crossmember. So today I loosened the motor up and shifted it over some and bolted it down to the trans crossmember. Now the headers have more clearance. I also confirmed that I won't have any clearance problems with the drivers side collector as I thought I would. I have to modify my driver side exhaust pipe some but no big deal. I'm happy as now I don't have to worry about spending more money on new headers and my Hedmans work with the Touring Dropmember.