2 1/2 ram horns, Carlisle? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

72 custom C-20 · 06-24-2002, 11:58 PM

I'm looking for a board member or vender who has a pair of 2 1/2" ram horns for a 72' 350ci..and who is going to Carlisle Pa. this weekend, Jun. 29-30. I've been in contact with a fue guys, but only 2" right now.

I will concider shiping if i cant find them at Carlise. So if you got them let me know so i don't bring home 2" from the show!

Email me with your price and their condition.
Thanks,
David
f85deluxe@earthlink.net

Mike C · 06-25-2002, 02:49 PM

You're probably not going to find a set used, at least for less than the new ones cost. They were only originally installed on Corvettes and almost everybody I know who has bought a set new won't part with them and used 'vette parts cost more than new truck parts...

72 custom C-20 · 06-25-2002, 10:56 PM

Mike C,
You probably got a good point. but you cant blame a guy for trying. Somebodys gota have a pair somewhere that they don't want or need.
New, Know where? just may have too. Cheeper, dosen,t make sence.
David

Mike C · 06-26-2002, 08:52 AM

Because Corvette restorers put a premium on original parts, new replacements even by GM just arent't the same to those guys. My manifolds were for 62-63 driver's side. They were the cheapest and I used my horizontal/vertical band saw to remove the generator brackets. I got them from Eckler's Corvette Parts. GM Performance Parts sells the manifolds as well. Prepare to pay about $80 apiece. I've been really happy with mine.

72 custom C-20 · 06-27-2002, 11:22 PM

Mike,
First off, thanks for all the info. I looked back on my original posts and realised you had given me the same advice. Didn't reconize that at first. Duh.

Here's my plan. I'm gona optimisticly search at Carlisle this weekend. Armed with your info that, I can get new ones for eighty a pop, is gona be a big help. If I don't spot anything there of quality, I'll try your leads. Because having GM factory originals is not on my priority list. Would be nice though.

Considering that I need something for the end of next months inspection and the recent intelagence reports, the main thig to keep in mind here is, not to paaannnnnic!

Peace,
David

06-24-2002, 11:58 PM	#1
72 custom C-20 Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Southampton, Pa. Posts: 27	2 1/2 ram horns, Carlisle? I'm looking for a board member or vender who has a pair of 2 1/2" ram horns for a 72' 350ci..and who is going to Carlisle Pa. this weekend, Jun. 29-30. I've been in contact with a fue guys, but only 2" right now. I will concider shiping if i cant find them at Carlise. So if you got them let me know so i don't bring home 2" from the show! Email me with your price and their condition. Thanks, David f85deluxe@earthlink.net __________________ 72 C-20 custom/deluxe med. blue 350 64 oldsmobile F-85 deluxe 330ci. 86 KX 125 Old school, mint Southampton, Pa.

06-25-2002, 02:49 PM	#2
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,727	You're probably not going to find a set used, at least for less than the new ones cost. They were only originally installed on Corvettes and almost everybody I know who has bought a set new won't part with them and used 'vette parts cost more than new truck parts... __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

06-25-2002, 10:56 PM	#3
72 custom C-20 Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Southampton, Pa. Posts: 27	Mike C, You probably got a good point. but you cant blame a guy for trying. Somebodys gota have a pair somewhere that they don't want or need. New, Know where? just may have too. Cheeper, dosen,t make sence. David __________________ 72 C-20 custom/deluxe med. blue 350 64 oldsmobile F-85 deluxe 330ci. 86 KX 125 Old school, mint Southampton, Pa.

06-26-2002, 08:52 AM	#4
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,727	Because Corvette restorers put a premium on original parts, new replacements even by GM just arent't the same to those guys. My manifolds were for 62-63 driver's side. They were the cheapest and I used my horizontal/vertical band saw to remove the generator brackets. I got them from Eckler's Corvette Parts. GM Performance Parts sells the manifolds as well. Prepare to pay about $80 apiece. I've been really happy with mine. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

06-27-2002, 11:22 PM	#5
72 custom C-20 Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Southampton, Pa. Posts: 27	Mike, First off, thanks for all the info. I looked back on my original posts and realised you had given me the same advice. Didn't reconize that at first. Duh. Here's my plan. I'm gona optimisticly search at Carlisle this weekend. Armed with your info that, I can get new ones for eighty a pop, is gona be a big help. If I don't spot anything there of quality, I'll try your leads. Because having GM factory originals is not on my priority list. Would be nice though. Considering that I need something for the end of next months inspection and the recent intelagence reports, the main thig to keep in mind here is, not to paaannnnnic! Peace, David __________________ 72 C-20 custom/deluxe med. blue 350 64 oldsmobile F-85 deluxe 330ci. 86 KX 125 Old school, mint Southampton, Pa.

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