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Gray Ghost · 12-04-2007, 12:58 AM

I was looking at Jegs and Summit to find a set for my truck. I saw very few for our trucks...does anyone know what car shortys will work on our trucks? I am hoping to hear from someone who actually has a set on their truck now and which one they used. I was thinking El Camino A/G body headers might work, but I wanted to ask before pulling the trigger.

Mondo · 12-04-2007, 01:07 AM

You might want to check out this thread:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=266139

brak · 12-04-2007, 01:17 AM

Summit has a couple available for our trucks that i would reccomend...

Hedman - 69640 $149

Hedman - 69648 $316

If you are looking for something other than Hedman, check out Sanderson Headers. they make a great product, have a large selection, and you can order directly from their website.

Good Luck

NYC-10 · 12-04-2007, 08:18 AM

dougs

Gray Ghost · 12-04-2007, 10:03 AM

I looked at Dougs...no part number for a shorty for our trucks.

The two Hedmans...saw them but....neither one say they will fit our trucks. Are you running them brak?

I like those Sandersons, but $379 is a bit much. I'd rather spend $149 or less since this is for my work truck.

NYC-10 · 12-04-2007, 10:23 AM

I have dougs in my 72 -sound good ,really nice finish-try Classic Industries

brak · 12-05-2007, 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Buffalo Elk

The two Hedmans...saw them but....neither one say they will fit our trucks. Are you running them brak?

I like those Sandersons, but $379 is a bit much. I'd rather spend $149 or less since this is for my work truck.

i currently have long tubes, and was considering the hedmans (there are a bunch of people here running them) due to good experience with the brand. According to their website, they'll fit all trucks 66-91, and the footnotes don't list any fitment issues, or modification required.

I'm picking up a set of sandersons for my RX-7 project (350 swap), and i've never heard anything but praise for the brand.

**special-K** · 12-05-2007, 06:15 AM

They always overlook manual trans applications.

smoked68 · 12-05-2007, 05:04 PM

I am interested in this thread because we have looked high and low for for long tubes or shorties. Our truck is a 4-spd man. trans. Nothing we have found works. Nothing..I have been on the phone with everyone. My son was even @ the Summit store up north, no luck. The man. trans kills us every time???

red69ss · 12-05-2007, 09:41 PM

heres what I have summit brand block huggers ceramic coated cost $200 ,had them 2 years they still look great but this is not a daily driver,have to read fine print in summit book it says you have to add -1 to get ceramic coated on these.

clemson71guy · 12-05-2007, 10:34 PM

what about the headers that early classic sells
it doesent say wat kind they are
does anyone have these

72BlckButy · 12-06-2007, 08:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clemson71guy

what about the headers that early classic sells
it doesent say wat kind they are
does anyone have these

I have seen these installed on a truck here on the board, but off hand the board name isn't coming to me. Let me do some searching.

Gray Ghost · 12-06-2007, 09:08 AM

I didn't know block huggers would fit our trucks...those look nice!

My friend Bill got Hedmans [the coated ones]. I am going to go by and check the fit before he puts his motor together. I think those are probably the ones I will wind up with.

JCA1972 · 12-06-2007, 06:53 AM

I have been looking at these on e-bay for my truck.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=300179107166

72BlckButy · 12-06-2007, 08:19 AM

Check out this thread.... link

Also, go back to the main 67-72 checy trucks board page, and all I did was a search for early classic headers, and found that thread like 3 or 4 down from the top. There are probably more threads on the board with more info. East Side Low Life, ESLL, installed those headers.

72MARIO · 12-06-2007, 01:47 PM

ECE are made by SANDERSON small tubes 1 1/2" to 2 1/2" I have headman chevelle shortys 68600 i think is the number they are not a bolt on for our trucks using stock mounts the will not work . must use 73 up mounts or a aftermarket from cpp .

Gray Ghost · 12-07-2007, 12:58 AM

I went to Bill's...his Hedmans fit very well with my plan [ease of spark plug removal is key]. I am also intrigued by the block huggers though. I thought they wouldn't work with 67-72 trucks.

red69ss · 12-07-2007, 09:19 PM

elk I forgot to add that my motor is in 6 cylinder location ,but I belief they will work in either location only couple inches difference. ........on the coated heddman headers my dad put a set on his 69 camaro at about same time I got mine and after a couple of months they started rusting he has to hit them with steel wool all the time to remove rust all I have had to do is wipe dust off mine, and I have seen this on another set of coated heddman headers on a friend of mines(note they say thermal coated and not ceramic coated in jegs) I know a lot of guys on here run these and love them ,maybe they will tell you how thiers held up.

12-04-2007, 12:58 AM	#1
Gray Ghost Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Terrell, TX Posts: 1,967	Shorty headers... I was looking at Jegs and Summit to find a set for my truck. I saw very few for our trucks...does anyone know what car shortys will work on our trucks? I am hoping to hear from someone who actually has a set on their truck now and which one they used. I was thinking El Camino A/G body headers might work, but I wanted to ask before pulling the trigger. __________________ Kelly '05 GMC Sierra SLE Z71 Bone stock except for new bed rail caps.

12-04-2007, 01:07 AM	#2
Mondo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Ca Posts: 538	Re: Shorty headers... You might want to check out this thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=266139

12-04-2007, 01:17 AM	#3
brak Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: MinneSNOWta Posts: 1,381	Re: Shorty headers... Summit has a couple available for our trucks that i would reccomend... Hedman - 69640 $149 Hedman - 69648 $316 If you are looking for something other than Hedman, check out Sanderson Headers. they make a great product, have a large selection, and you can order directly from their website. Good Luck __________________ 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 WT 1995 Nissan Hardbody 2016 Hyundai Veloster Turbo DC2 (SW/AW) Clyde W. Harvey USN "Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery" Winston Churchill

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12-04-2007, 10:03 AM	#5
Gray Ghost Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Terrell, TX Posts: 1,967	Re: Shorty headers... I looked at Dougs...no part number for a shorty for our trucks. The two Hedmans...saw them but....neither one say they will fit our trucks. Are you running them brak? I like those Sandersons, but $379 is a bit much. I'd rather spend $149 or less since this is for my work truck. __________________ Kelly '05 GMC Sierra SLE Z71 Bone stock except for new bed rail caps. Last edited by Gray Ghost; 12-04-2007 at 10:04 AM.

12-04-2007, 10:23 AM	#6
NYC-10 screamin eagle Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: westbury ny Posts: 237	Re: Shorty headers... I have dougs in my 72 -sound good ,really nice finish-try Classic Industries __________________ SCREAMIN EAGLE

12-05-2007, 06:15 AM	#8
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12-05-2007, 05:04 PM	#9
smoked68 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rock Hill, SC Posts: 421	Re: Shorty headers... I am interested in this thread because we have looked high and low for for long tubes or shorties. Our truck is a 4-spd man. trans. Nothing we have found works. Nothing..I have been on the phone with everyone. My son was even @ the Summit store up north, no luck. The man. trans kills us every time??? __________________ 1968 chevy shortbed, Dark Shadow Gray 4 bolt 383 Stroker,Weiand Super Charger, disc brakes, 9 inch, 391 gear, 20" Eagle wheels, muncie 4 speed/ Hurst shifter, 4/7 drop, Hedman midlengths, 3 inch exhaust w/ 2 chamber flows. 1966 Mustang with 306 roller, c-4, 9 inch Detroit locker rear. 1965 Fastback Mustang w/347 stroker, top loader 4spd, 9 inch detroit locker. 1966 Mustang coup, 306 roller, c4, 9 inch. 65 Cobra, 427, T6oo, 9inch, of course. First gen Hayabusa, airbox mod and running 2 exhaust cams.. Zoom Zoom Zoom

12-05-2007, 09:41 PM	#10
red69ss Burnouts are therapeutic Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: lancaster, south carolina Posts: 852	Re: Shorty headers... heres what I have summit brand block huggers ceramic coated cost $200 ,had them 2 years they still look great but this is not a daily driver,have to read fine print in summit book it says you have to add -1 to get ceramic coated on these. Attached Images __________________ 1969 CHEVELLE SS 1972 C10 ALMOST DAILY DRIVER 1968 C10 RUSTBUCKET (MISSION IMPOSSIBLE) 1972 PONTIAC LEMANS CONVERTIBLE (WIFE'S CAR) "My wife and I were happy for twenty years. Then we met." - Rodney Dangerfield "The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits." - Einstein

12-05-2007, 10:34 PM	#11
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12-06-2007, 09:08 AM	#13
Gray Ghost Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Terrell, TX Posts: 1,967	Re: Shorty headers... I didn't know block huggers would fit our trucks...those look nice! My friend Bill got Hedmans [the coated ones]. I am going to go by and check the fit before he puts his motor together. I think those are probably the ones I will wind up with. __________________ Kelly '05 GMC Sierra SLE Z71 Bone stock except for new bed rail caps.

12-06-2007, 06:53 AM	#14
JCA1972 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Baytown, Texas Posts: 194	Re: Shorty headers... I have been looking at these on e-bay for my truck. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=300179107166 __________________ 1971 C-10 2004 Yukon: 1998 Honda Accord 2008 Honda Civic 2004 HD V-Rod http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=226458 Last edited by JCA1972; 12-06-2007 at 06:54 AM.

12-06-2007, 08:19 AM	#15
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Shorty headers... Check out this thread.... link Also, go back to the main 67-72 checy trucks board page, and all I did was a search for early classic headers, and found that thread like 3 or 4 down from the top. There are probably more threads on the board with more info. East Side Low Life, ESLL, installed those headers. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

12-06-2007, 01:47 PM	#16
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,052	Re: Shorty headers... ECE are made by SANDERSON small tubes 1 1/2" to 2 1/2" I have headman chevelle shortys 68600 i think is the number they are not a bolt on for our trucks using stock mounts the will not work . must use 73 up mounts or a aftermarket from cpp . __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

12-07-2007, 12:58 AM	#17
Gray Ghost Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Terrell, TX Posts: 1,967	Re: Shorty headers... I went to Bill's...his Hedmans fit very well with my plan [ease of spark plug removal is key]. I am also intrigued by the block huggers though. I thought they wouldn't work with 67-72 trucks. __________________ Kelly '05 GMC Sierra SLE Z71 Bone stock except for new bed rail caps. Last edited by Gray Ghost; 12-07-2007 at 01:00 AM.



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12-07-2007, 09:19 PM	#18
red69ss Burnouts are therapeutic Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: lancaster, south carolina Posts: 852	Re: Shorty headers... elk I forgot to add that my motor is in 6 cylinder location ,but I belief they will work in either location only couple inches difference. ........on the coated heddman headers my dad put a set on his 69 camaro at about same time I got mine and after a couple of months they started rusting he has to hit them with steel wool all the time to remove rust all I have had to do is wipe dust off mine, and I have seen this on another set of coated heddman headers on a friend of mines(note they say thermal coated and not ceramic coated in jegs) I know a lot of guys on here run these and love them ,maybe they will tell you how thiers held up. __________________ 1969 CHEVELLE SS 1972 C10 ALMOST DAILY DRIVER 1968 C10 RUSTBUCKET (MISSION IMPOSSIBLE) 1972 PONTIAC LEMANS CONVERTIBLE (WIFE'S CAR) "My wife and I were happy for twenty years. Then we met." - Rodney Dangerfield "The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits." - Einstein

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