I'll never buy Hedman Headers again! Their tech support sucks! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Pont · 05-03-2002, 11:38 AM

Sorry everyone, I'm just venting.

Last set I bought were ceramic coated for my 68 Camaro and I loved them. So I called Hedman and asked for tech support to get their insight on a set of header for the BB in my 67 4x4. He said (Randy was his name) that if they don't list it by application, they can't help me at all. I told him I just needed to get some measurements of a paticular header so I can see if they will fit. He said the only way he could help me would be if I brought him a 67 4x4 truck with a big block and left it with them so they could research it to see what may or may not work. That was the end of our conversation!

So now I'm still in the market for a set of headers but something other than Hedman. So Could any of you BB guys with headers (2wd or 4wd) please post pics of your headers installed? If you have a BB in a 4x4, just a brand name will do. Otherwise, I'm lookinf for pics of the headers at the head to see what kind of frame clearance you have.

Thanks in advance...........
Rob

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67 SWB 4x4 - 396 BB / SM420 4 spd
8" lift / 15x14 Welds & 35X14.5 SSR's
Grants Pass, OR

[This message has been edited by Pont (edited May 03, 2002).]

Bill72BB · 05-03-2002, 12:05 PM

So far happy with my Dynamax cerma coated
but they have only been on a month.

Bill

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72 3/4ton Custom Camper BB,400 Dynamax Cermax headers , air,ps,pb,leafsprings
tilt,3.54 . 82 chevy silverado sb ,ps,pb pw,pd,air 350/350 Flowmaster 40.
Torrance Calif.

" If I knew I was going to live this long I would have taken better care of myself "

Smooth68 · 05-03-2002, 02:46 PM

I'd check with Hooker...you'll pay a bit more but they will fit.

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Prost68trk web page
or btshaffer@wmconnect.com
'68 short/wide, 402BB/TH400, '81 rear frame rails, F@rd 9" 31 spline, leaf springs moved inboard, shaved firewall, cab seam, wiper cowl, dash, hood ridge, chrome drivetrain.
'97 Z-71 Ext-cab Driver
West Fork, Arkansas
IM - btshaffer (will soon change)

mark25 · 05-03-2002, 05:36 PM

Amen on the Hookers fitting the best, no offense, but the dynomax were a terrible fit!!!!!!!

gmtruck71 · 05-03-2002, 08:56 PM

This is good advice. Use the Hookers, they fit REAL GOOD on my 71 4x4-454. Much better than hedman, dynomax and other cheaper brands. Well worth the extra money. Been there-done that.

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Marty Hall
Taylorsville, Ky
1971 C-10 SWB fleetside (355,700-R4)
1971 K-10 LWB Cheyenne (454\turbo-400)
1972 C-10 SWB stepside (6-cyl)
1949 3100 chevy panel delivery
(original)
93 S-10 Blazer
93 S-10 Pickup

slam33 · 05-03-2002, 11:37 PM

You can look up the headers on Hollys web site. Thay are the best fit.

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Pont · 05-04-2002, 01:20 AM

Thanks for your help guys. I put in a message with tech support at Hooker to try and find out why they don't offer a set of headers for the 67-68 4wd with big block in their Competition series but they do in their Super Competition series headers. I would think that with heavier gauge tubing and thicker flanges, the Super Comps would be less likely to fit and the regular Comps would be more likely. I'll wait and see what they say.........

Thanks again for your advice and opinions.

Bill72BB, do you have pics with the Dynomax installed? How much do the 2wd and 4wd frames differ?

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67 SWB 4x4 - 396 BB / SM420 4 spd
8" lift / 15x14 Welds & 35X14.5 SSR's
Grants Pass, OR

*Shane* · 05-04-2002, 01:30 AM

Not to start an argument, but my DynoMax "shorties" fit like a glove. Could not have ask for a better fit ... but they are on a small block. Don't know anything about the DynoMax for the big blocks.

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Keep On Truckin'

Shane
Athens, Alabama

[This message has been edited by Shane (edited May 04, 2002).]

05-03-2002, 11:38 AM	#1
Pont I need another Barley Pop Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,629	I'll never buy Hedman Headers again! Their tech support sucks! Sorry everyone, I'm just venting. Last set I bought were ceramic coated for my 68 Camaro and I loved them. So I called Hedman and asked for tech support to get their insight on a set of header for the BB in my 67 4x4. He said (Randy was his name) that if they don't list it by application, they can't help me at all. I told him I just needed to get some measurements of a paticular header so I can see if they will fit. He said the only way he could help me would be if I brought him a 67 4x4 truck with a big block and left it with them so they could research it to see what may or may not work. That was the end of our conversation! So now I'm still in the market for a set of headers but something other than Hedman. So Could any of you BB guys with headers (2wd or 4wd) please post pics of your headers installed? If you have a BB in a 4x4, just a brand name will do. Otherwise, I'm lookinf for pics of the headers at the head to see what kind of frame clearance you have. Thanks in advance........... Rob ------------------ 67 SWB 4x4 - 396 BB / SM420 4 spd 8" lift / 15x14 Welds & 35X14.5 SSR's Grants Pass, OR [This message has been edited by Pont (edited May 03, 2002).] __________________ 67 Short Fleet 4x4 04 Honda CRF450R 89 Toyota 4-Runner 34 Ford 2 door sedan - Long term project ---------------------------------------------- There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness"

05-03-2002, 12:05 PM	#2
Bill72BB Thats the Hillbilly way Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Torrance,Ca Posts: 5,980	So far happy with my Dynamax cerma coated but they have only been on a month. Bill ------------------ 72 3/4ton Custom Camper BB,400 Dynamax Cermax headers , air,ps,pb,leafsprings tilt,3.54 . 82 chevy silverado sb ,ps,pb pw,pd,air 350/350 Flowmaster 40. Torrance Calif. " If I knew I was going to live this long I would have taken better care of myself " __________________ BILL Torrance Calif 90504 Member DUF Club Member Old Farts Club 72 3/4ton Custom Camper BB402/400 trans Dynomax Cerama-coat headers , Hei distributor ,Edelbrock 1411 air,ps,pb,leafsprings ,98 chevy 60/40 seat,S10 shoulder belts tilt,3.54 Dana 60 rear. 16" Eagle wheels with LT265/75 16 tires,Gaylord Lid,H4 headlights with 100W relay conversion. " If I knew I was going to live this long I would have taken better care of myself " Marriage changes passion...suddenly you're in bed with a relative. A GUY'S PRAYER.... Lord, I pray for a nympho with huge boobs who owns a liquor store and likes to fish and hunt and has a Harley .Amen ,

05-03-2002, 02:46 PM	#3
Smooth68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: West Fork, Arkansas - Razorback Country Posts: 1,826	I'd check with Hooker...you'll pay a bit more but they will fit. ------------------ Prost68trk web page or btshaffer@wmconnect.com '68 short/wide, 402BB/TH400, '81 rear frame rails, F@rd 9" 31 spline, leaf springs moved inboard, shaved firewall, cab seam, wiper cowl, dash, hood ridge, chrome drivetrain. '97 Z-71 Ext-cab Driver West Fork, Arkansas IM - btshaffer (will soon change) __________________ Smooth68's Web Site WTB 64-66 project or frame/cab, SWB or LWB...I have the fever! Whatcha got?? '68 Short Step - Shaved Body, Soon Bagged - *SOLD* Driver-2004 GMC Z-71 Ext-cab

05-03-2002, 05:36 PM	#4
mark25 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Vassar,Ks 66543 Posts: 375	Amen on the Hookers fitting the best, no offense, but the dynomax were a terrible fit!!!!!!! __________________ '72 C-10 Cheyenne Super, 402/TH400, Bucket Seats, tilt, tach, AM/FM & shoulder harnesses and a ground up restoration

05-03-2002, 08:56 PM	#5
gmtruck71 xwrench2003 Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Louisville, Ky Posts: 112	This is good advice. Use the Hookers, they fit REAL GOOD on my 71 4x4-454. Much better than hedman, dynomax and other cheaper brands. Well worth the extra money. Been there-done that. ------------------ Marty Hall Taylorsville, Ky 1971 C-10 SWB fleetside (355,700-R4) 1971 K-10 LWB Cheyenne (454\turbo-400) 1972 C-10 SWB stepside (6-cyl) 1949 3100 chevy panel delivery (original) 93 S-10 Blazer 93 S-10 Pickup __________________ Marty Hall 1971 K-10 LWB Cheyenne (461\T-400) 93 S-10 Blazer (330,000 and still going) 86 SS Monte Carlo (40,000 miles) 85 Chevy Scottsdale 02 Jeep Liberty

05-03-2002, 11:37 PM	#6
slam33 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Long Beach, Ca Posts: 1,432	You can look up the headers on Hollys web site. Thay are the best fit. ------------------ 71 basic C-10 350. The only option is the rust.No nothing on it, but thats all about to change. <A HREF="http://www.geocities.com/stevemau/slam33page.html?1004806705410 " TARGET=_blank>http://www.geocities.com/stevemau/slam33page.html?1004806705410 </A> __________________ 71 LWB 350/350still working on it but it's going tp be sweet. www.geocities.com/stevemau/slam33page.html " TARGET=_blank>http://www.geocities.com/stevemau/slam33page.html?1004806705410 </A>

05-04-2002, 01:20 AM	#7
Pont I need another Barley Pop Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,629	Thanks for your help guys. I put in a message with tech support at Hooker to try and find out why they don't offer a set of headers for the 67-68 4wd with big block in their Competition series but they do in their Super Competition series headers. I would think that with heavier gauge tubing and thicker flanges, the Super Comps would be less likely to fit and the regular Comps would be more likely. I'll wait and see what they say......... Thanks again for your advice and opinions. Bill72BB, do you have pics with the Dynomax installed? How much do the 2wd and 4wd frames differ? ------------------ 67 SWB 4x4 - 396 BB / SM420 4 spd 8" lift / 15x14 Welds & 35X14.5 SSR's Grants Pass, OR __________________ 67 Short Fleet 4x4 04 Honda CRF450R 89 Toyota 4-Runner 34 Ford 2 door sedan - Long term project ---------------------------------------------- There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness"

05-04-2002, 01:30 AM	#8
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Not to start an argument, but my DynoMax "shorties" fit like a glove. Could not have ask for a better fit ... but they are on a small block. Don't know anything about the DynoMax for the big blocks. ------------------ *Keep On Truckin'* Shane Athens, Alabama [This message has been edited by Shane (edited May 04, 2002).]



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