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68lwb292 · 01-17-2010, 10:47 AM

An old hot rodder friend of mine that I used to work with picked these up years ago at a swap meet for like 50 bucks. That was before the inline stuff became gold. I was at his house shootin the **** with him and he said I found something for you while I was cleaning out the shed the other day. They are a little banged up from rattling around but never been on a motor. He just gave them to me on the conditions that if i didn't use don't sell them give them back. I've looked them over pretty good and cant find a name on them. Does anyone here know who makes them, I would like to know for when people ask me. They are split headers btw I just set them up like that for the pic.

**nightmare** · 01-17-2010, 12:59 PM

looks like it may be an old style clifford header

Kayotic · 01-17-2010, 03:41 PM

Have a look at the mounting flange. From what I noticed is that most manufacturers use the same primary tube diameter but the flange's are different i.e PaceSetter uses a 3/8 flange.

Edit - They don't look to be PaceSetter, Hedman or even Flowtech.

68lwb292 · 01-18-2010, 08:06 PM

Sorry for the late response. The flanges are 3/8". I was worried about clearance because I have a 4sp and it lookks like the clutch linkage or bracing is in the way. The motor is out of my truck right now so I cant tell for sure, have any of you guys used this type on a setup like mine, or can I switch to a hydraulic clutch or something.

im tha best · 01-19-2010, 11:58 PM

i have a split header on my truck although i only have a 3 speed. idk if that helps or not

phipp13 · 01-20-2010, 12:32 AM

thats a cool friend! good ol barn find!

68lwb292 · 01-20-2010, 05:46 PM

He's an old guy and has had and built alot of cool stuff. He has a 64 Plymouth Max Wedge that he built, and he's building a 79 Aspen Stock Drag that he's building for his wife to drive. He built a 4 car garage w/ a rotary lift in one corner and He's a 35 year ASE Master Tech among other certs.

PanelDeland · 01-20-2010, 08:00 PM

I almost bought a set like those last year(wish I had of the price was right)but could not find out if they would work with w 3oTT.I may be able to pick them up at a swap the end of the month if they will work(they come every year and 6 parts aren't in big demand though they seem to be rare{must not have the "MOJO" of tow hooks}).

68lwb292 · 01-20-2010, 09:34 PM

I'm a little worried now that I have been comparing them to others. The front headers on all the others seem to go back before they go down and mine angle from the front back maybe they won't clear the motor mount.

01-17-2010, 10:47 AM	#1
68lwb292 Ex-Minitrucker Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bushnell, FL Posts: 301	Lookie What I Got! An old hot rodder friend of mine that I used to work with picked these up years ago at a swap meet for like 50 bucks. That was before the inline stuff became gold. I was at his house shootin the **** with him and he said I found something for you while I was cleaning out the shed the other day. They are a little banged up from rattling around but never been on a motor. He just gave them to me on the conditions that if i didn't use don't sell them give them back. I've looked them over pretty good and cant find a name on them. Does anyone here know who makes them, I would like to know for when people ask me. They are split headers btw I just set them up like that for the pic. Last edited by 68lwb292; 01-17-2010 at 10:49 AM.

01-17-2010, 03:41 PM	#3
Kayotic Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga Posts: 300	Re: Lookie What I Got! Have a look at the mounting flange. From what I noticed is that most manufacturers use the same primary tube diameter but the flange's are different i.e PaceSetter uses a 3/8 flange. Edit - They don't look to be PaceSetter, Hedman or even Flowtech. __________________ Atlanta Craigslist Hurst Indy Pickup Truck 3-Speed Shifter - 5010016 Last edited by Kayotic; 01-17-2010 at 03:48 PM.

01-18-2010, 08:06 PM	#4
68lwb292 Ex-Minitrucker Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bushnell, FL Posts: 301	Re: Lookie What I Got! Sorry for the late response. The flanges are 3/8". I was worried about clearance because I have a 4sp and it lookks like the clutch linkage or bracing is in the way. The motor is out of my truck right now so I cant tell for sure, have any of you guys used this type on a setup like mine, or can I switch to a hydraulic clutch or something.

01-19-2010, 11:58 PM	#5
im tha best Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Irving, Texas Posts: 68	Re: Lookie What I Got! i have a split header on my truck although i only have a 3 speed. idk if that helps or not __________________ 68 Chevy C10 long box

01-20-2010, 12:32 AM	#6
phipp13 THE DAMN YANKEE Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Southern MD Posts: 551	Re: Lookie What I Got! thats a cool friend! good ol barn find!

01-20-2010, 05:46 PM	#7
68lwb292 Ex-Minitrucker Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bushnell, FL Posts: 301	Re: Lookie What I Got! He's an old guy and has had and built alot of cool stuff. He has a 64 Plymouth Max Wedge that he built, and he's building a 79 Aspen Stock Drag that he's building for his wife to drive. He built a 4 car garage w/ a rotary lift in one corner and He's a 35 year ASE Master Tech among other certs.

01-20-2010, 08:00 PM	#8
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: Lookie What I Got! I almost bought a set like those last year(wish I had of the price was right)but could not find out if they would work with w 3oTT.I may be able to pick them up at a swap the end of the month if they will work(they come every year and 6 parts aren't in big demand though they seem to be rare{must not have the "MOJO" of tow hooks}). __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

01-20-2010, 09:34 PM	#9
68lwb292 Ex-Minitrucker Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bushnell, FL Posts: 301	Re: Lookie What I Got! I'm a little worried now that I have been comparing them to others. The front headers on all the others seem to go back before they go down and mine angle from the front back maybe they won't clear the motor mount.



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