Heads Up ! Chevelle Hedders That DO NOT FIT. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

72MARIO · 04-20-2005, 06:27 PM

I got a set of Hedman Chevelle Shortys part number 68600 1 5/8" primarys to 3" . These do not fit. they are the Ball Flange Style. They hit the motor mounts both sides and the frame rail passengers side. The motor is in the stock V8 location with new motor mounts.

It worked out pretty good because Dad's Swapping a 350 into his 66 Beaumont and he wanted a Hedders for it.

Just Heads up for everyone who is planning on using Chevelle shortys.

Mario

Bamm · 04-20-2005, 07:12 PM

Don't get me wrong, I don't doubt that your's don't fit, but i've seen posts on here with pictures of guys with chevelle 3/4 length (shorties) and they fit well with no problems. Could this be that they have to be run from the 6 cylinder position? I'll try to go back through some of my pics and find the ones that use these. ......Jerry

72MARIO · 04-20-2005, 07:26 PM

I know the dynomax with 1 1/2primarys fit but they are to small IMO. And now thta I look at the pitcures they are tight and under hard acceleration I think the would be very close to hitting. I want to get the exhaust system to be able to handle any wild small block this truck could see at some point it it's life.

72MARIO · 04-20-2005, 07:29 PM

The 6 Cyl position might have helped too. Should have done that. Well what ever the search for 1 5/8 to 3" shortys is on. Sandersons only list 1 1/2 also. Anyone using Block huggers ?

Goplay2 · 04-20-2005, 07:59 PM

look at this

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=151602

Bowtiefreak · 04-20-2005, 08:17 PM

Call Sanderson because they do have 1 5/8 primary headers. I have some.

Alexis · 04-20-2005, 08:34 PM

it;s the dynomax headers that fit.

SCOTI · 04-20-2005, 11:50 PM

FYI . . .... small block headers prob vary from manufacturer to manufacturer, so anythings possible (both good & bad). I've got the Sanderson big block chevelle 3/4 length headers on my truck. They have 1 7/8 primaries & 3 or 3.5" collectors (I can't remember which) & w/the engine sitting on factory 68-71 style big block towers, the fit was fine. I will trim about 3/16" from the pass rail @ the inside/top to avoid clearance issues under engine torque/accelleration, but they're currently installed & there were no interference issues.

I know big blocks & small blocks are different. This was just to inform the masses that there are combos that do fit.

Mixup · 04-21-2005, 11:22 AM

I have the same headers and they hit the motor mounts to. They sat right on top of them. I cut and rewelded them and now they fit perfect.

72MARIO · 04-21-2005, 05:40 PM

I am not angry.

Just want to have the word out that these do not bolt on.

I am looking into the sandersons.

jamis · 04-21-2005, 06:42 PM

thats a pain in the butt.......I know how you feel.

72MARIO · 04-21-2005, 06:47 PM

It's Cool.

I got them really cheep. I was expecting them not to fit and if they did it would have made my day.

jamis · 04-21-2005, 07:22 PM

I ended buy the ones that were supose to fit according to the manufacturer.......they didnt. I think we chatted about this before. I also remember seeing someone post a complaint about the hookers fit as well. So its not just you and me with the bad luck.

04-20-2005, 06:27 PM	#1
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,051	Heads Up ! Chevelle Hedders That DO NOT FIT. I got a set of Hedman Chevelle Shortys part number 68600 1 5/8" primarys to 3" . These do not fit. they are the Ball Flange Style. They hit the motor mounts both sides and the frame rail passengers side. The motor is in the stock V8 location with new motor mounts. It worked out pretty good because Dad's Swapping a 350 into his 66 Beaumont and he wanted a Hedders for it. Just Heads up for everyone who is planning on using Chevelle shortys. Mario __________________ 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 Last edited by 72MARIO; 04-20-2005 at 06:29 PM.

04-20-2005, 07:12 PM	#2
Bamm Cowboy Fan for Life!!!!!! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Amelia, Virginia Posts: 2,921	Don't get me wrong, I don't doubt that your's don't fit, but i've seen posts on here with pictures of guys with chevelle 3/4 length (shorties) and they fit well with no problems. Could this be that they have to be run from the 6 cylinder position? I'll try to go back through some of my pics and find the ones that use these. ......Jerry __________________ 1967 ShortBed Fleetside 3/4 Drop 350/700R4 Tilt wheel 18 x 8 Torque Thrust II's Future mods: All new gauges & wood bed My Zip is 23002 I ship UPS, USPS

04-20-2005, 07:26 PM	#3
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,051	I know the dynomax with 1 1/2primarys fit but they are to small IMO. And now thta I look at the pitcures they are tight and under hard acceleration I think the would be very close to hitting. I want to get the exhaust system to be able to handle any wild small block this truck could see at some point it it's life. __________________ 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

04-20-2005, 07:29 PM	#4
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,051	The 6 Cyl position might have helped too. Should have done that. Well what ever the search for 1 5/8 to 3" shortys is on. Sandersons only list 1 1/2 also. Anyone using Block huggers ? __________________ 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

04-20-2005, 08:17 PM	#6
Bowtiefreak Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: LeRoy, Mich. Posts: 854	Call Sanderson because they do have 1 5/8 primary headers. I have some. __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 Short Fleetside/Wood floor ECE 4-6 Drop / 406 Small Block 1971 Chevelle 427 Big Block

04-20-2005, 07:59 PM	#5
Goplay2 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 104	look at this http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=151602

04-20-2005, 08:34 PM	#7
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,874	it;s the dynomax headers that fit.

04-20-2005, 11:50 PM	#8
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,066	FYI . . .... small block headers prob vary from manufacturer to manufacturer, so anythings possible (both good & bad). I've got the Sanderson big block chevelle 3/4 length headers on my truck. They have 1 7/8 primaries & 3 or 3.5" collectors (I can't remember which) & w/the engine sitting on factory 68-71 style big block towers, the fit was fine. I will trim about 3/16" from the pass rail @ the inside/top to avoid clearance issues under engine torque/accelleration, but they're currently installed & there were no interference issues. I know big blocks & small blocks are different. This was just to inform the masses that there are combos that do fit. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

04-21-2005, 11:22 AM	#9
Mixup Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 358	Chevelle headers don't fit I have the same headers and they hit the motor mounts to. They sat right on top of them. I cut and rewelded them and now they fit perfect. __________________ 1980 Chevy Shortbed Pickup 1969 Z28 engine Turbo 350

04-21-2005, 05:40 PM	#10
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,051	I am not angry. Just want to have the word out that these do not bolt on. I am looking into the sandersons. __________________ 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

04-21-2005, 06:42 PM	#11
jamis F.A.S.T. president Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 1,883	thats a pain in the butt.......I know how you feel. __________________ F.A.S.T. President and Founder Fabricators for the Advancement of Sawsall Technology "A fear of the Sawsall is a sign of retarded sexual and emotional maturity." ~Sigmund Freud, "General Introduction to Psychoanalysis"

04-21-2005, 06:47 PM	#12
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,051	It's Cool. I got them really cheep. I was expecting them not to fit and if they did it would have made my day. __________________ 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

04-21-2005, 07:22 PM	#13
jamis F.A.S.T. president Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 1,883	I ended buy the ones that were supose to fit according to the manufacturer.......they didnt. I think we chatted about this before. I also remember seeing someone post a complaint about the hookers fit as well. So its not just you and me with the bad luck. __________________ F.A.S.T. President and Founder Fabricators for the Advancement of Sawsall Technology "A fear of the Sawsall is a sign of retarded sexual and emotional maturity." ~Sigmund Freud, "General Introduction to Psychoanalysis"

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