Exaust manifold question

[Danman09]

What did you do when you found your 250 inline 6 exhaust manifold was trash ? Are headers more trouble than they are worth ? Is it better to stick with another old manifold if you can find another one in good shape ? Anyone go with the Clifford package with intake, headers and carb ? Does anyone have a nice manifold they are willing to sell ? Mine is a 1970. I just want a reliable solution. Not looking to build a hot rod.