More problems to over come....

[FRENCHBLUE72]

I got my sectioned cross member installed got the 454 dropped in and so far so good but when the truck is aired out the headders hit the ground so what headders are you running?? Looking to order the brake lines and steering joints this thing may be on the road this summer????

[67Fleet]

I haven't put them on yet but I got a sweet set of Sanderson block-hugger ceramic coated headers. Craftsmanship is awesome. I can't wait to get them on.

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

I got my sectioned cross member installed got the 454 dropped in and so far so good but when the truck is aired out the headders hit the ground so what headders are you running?? Looking to order the brake lines and steering joints this thing may be on the road this summer????

Sanderson BB3's: 68-72 Chevelle; 3/4 length; big block; 1 7/8 primaries; 3" collector.
Sanderson BB8's: 73-87 Chevy truck; 3/4 length; big block; 1 7/8 primaries; 3" collector.

I used the Chevelles but now they offer the truck headers that might fit even better. They cleared everything as installed but I shaved about 1/8" off of the pass side frame rail for 'insurance' clearance (BBC's are known for torque twist).

[Frizzle Fry]

I wrote them and this is what they said:

Looking for 3/4 length headers for 67-72 chevy 1/2 ton truck with a Big
> Block. I'm wondering if your BB8 will fit?
>
> Thanks,
> Mike


"sales@sandersonheaders.com"
to Mike

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Jun 22
>Our BB4 will work, but not the BB8. BB4 is abit shorter.


Thanks
Denver

Now, maybe they would work with a little clearancing... I don't know. At this point I'd probably go with the Chevelle headers.

[EAST SIDE LOW LIFE]

Sanderson headers made for 67 to 72 trucks. I'm running a full set of Headman Headers at present and they scrape coming in the drive way. Putting in a wood bed floor at the moment but when that's finished there going on.

esll.

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

....Now, maybe they would work with a little clearancing... I don't know. At this point I'd probably go with the Chevelle headers.

I know the lowest part of my exhaust is where the 3" pipe bends/curves to provide clearance for the oil filter & then makes the transition back to the mufflers.

The collectors are above the bottom of the oil pan (above the bottom of the frame rails).
I'm using GM pre-72 BB towers & motor mounts in the 'stock' BB tower location.

I'm off next week. I've been asked by more than one board member for some exhaust pics so I'll see if I can snap a couple of the top/bottom side of my RestoRod. If you're not in a rush. maybe this will help.....

[Frizzle Fry]

ESLL;

Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

...got the 454 dropped in ...

[FRENCHBLUE72]

What me be in a hurry...... Ha everytime I start to work on this thing I change my mind..... Right now the headders I have hang below the frame they are brand new so maybe I should e-bay them and get something mo better.