Fenderwell Headers!!! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

BOOB · 10-08-2008, 07:35 PM

I've searched the board and cant find anybody using a fenderwell header. My truck will sit pretty low. I know that I could run a shorty header, but I love the fact that with a fenderwell header I wont have to work around exhaust when I'm wrenching on my starter or transmission, they have awesome ground clearance...and they look kick ass. I cant find a single manufacturer that makes them for our trucks but I was wondering if anyone successfuly fitted a pair for maybe a Chevy II/ Nova or '55 on our trucks. I have quite a bit of experience building headers but trust me, sometimes its just worth the money to buy them!!!

vectorit · 10-08-2008, 07:50 PM

Try these guys, I have seen their stuff for fenderwell exits.

http://www.stahlheaders.com/raceheadersmain.htm

BOOB · 10-08-2008, 08:04 PM

Thanks, I'll check it out.

sick69 · 10-08-2008, 08:22 PM

My intended plan is to run them,,, the only place other than the link above I have been able to find them for a big block is Speedway.

I'm probably going to have to fab my own because I'm not seeing anything that clears the factory steering.

Oh well just a reason to spend time in the garage.

Frank

BOOB · 10-08-2008, 08:35 PM

I really dont feel like building them but I may have to.

sick69 · 10-08-2008, 09:29 PM

The ones Speedway sells can be bought in plain steel, instead of the aluma coat. So I may buy a set of those and modify them instead of building from scratch, and then send them off to be coated.

Does powder coating hold well on headers? If not I'll have to find someone to aluma coat them inside and out.

Frank

matthufham · 10-09-2008, 11:07 AM

powdercoat will come off the headers. the high temp spray will work but unless you coat the whole thing inside and out, which is impossible, it too will spot away over time. ceramic/thermal coat them, or chrome, which will turn colors on ya, or stainless which will have the same hot blue effect.

sick69 · 10-09-2008, 03:40 PM

Sorry didn't mean to hijack,,,,

That's kinda what I thought on the coatings

flashdad · 10-13-2008, 11:46 PM

With the high temp, can you just re-shoot the spots when they appear, or do you have to sand them down and repaint the whole? Also, do you use primer or a rust inhibitor on them?

10-08-2008, 07:35 PM	#1
BOOB Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Taylor, TX Posts: 95	Fenderwell Headers!!! I've searched the board and cant find anybody using a fenderwell header. My truck will sit pretty low. I know that I could run a shorty header, but I love the fact that with a fenderwell header I wont have to work around exhaust when I'm wrenching on my starter or transmission, they have awesome ground clearance...and they look kick ass. I cant find a single manufacturer that makes them for our trucks but I was wondering if anyone successfuly fitted a pair for maybe a Chevy II/ Nova or '55 on our trucks. I have quite a bit of experience building headers but trust me, sometimes its just worth the money to buy them!!!

10-08-2008, 07:50 PM	#2
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: Fenderwell Headers!!! Try these guys, I have seen their stuff for fenderwell exits. http://www.stahlheaders.com/raceheadersmain.htm __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

10-08-2008, 08:04 PM	#3
BOOB Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Taylor, TX Posts: 95	Re: Fenderwell Headers!!! Thanks, I'll check it out.

10-08-2008, 08:22 PM	#4
sick69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: colorado springs colorado Posts: 737	Re: Fenderwell Headers!!! My intended plan is to run them,,, the only place other than the link above I have been able to find them for a big block is Speedway. I'm probably going to have to fab my own because I'm not seeing anything that clears the factory steering. Oh well just a reason to spend time in the garage. Frank __________________ 70 chevy lwb c10 454/th400 and a 9" rearend suicide doors, marker light fuel fill, 4" cowl , mini tub

10-08-2008, 08:35 PM	#5
BOOB Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Taylor, TX Posts: 95	Re: Fenderwell Headers!!! I really dont feel like building them but I may have to. __________________ 1970 Short/Fleet C-10 (Project) -Slammed and Tubbed 1955 Cameo -Straight six, Turbo Hydro option 1955 BelAir 2 door post -All original down to the oil bath air cleaner 1964 Corvette -All power A/C 327 4 spd. tanker

10-08-2008, 09:29 PM	#6
sick69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: colorado springs colorado Posts: 737	Re: Fenderwell Headers!!! The ones Speedway sells can be bought in plain steel, instead of the aluma coat. So I may buy a set of those and modify them instead of building from scratch, and then send them off to be coated. Does powder coating hold well on headers? If not I'll have to find someone to aluma coat them inside and out. Frank __________________ 70 chevy lwb c10 454/th400 and a 9" rearend suicide doors, marker light fuel fill, 4" cowl , mini tub Last edited by sick69; 10-08-2008 at 09:29 PM.

10-09-2008, 11:07 AM	#7
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	Re: Fenderwell Headers!!! powdercoat will come off the headers. the high temp spray will work but unless you coat the whole thing inside and out, which is impossible, it too will spot away over time. ceramic/thermal coat them, or chrome, which will turn colors on ya, or stainless which will have the same hot blue effect.

10-09-2008, 03:40 PM	#8
sick69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: colorado springs colorado Posts: 737	Re: Fenderwell Headers!!! Sorry didn't mean to hijack,,,, That's kinda what I thought on the coatings __________________ 70 chevy lwb c10 454/th400 and a 9" rearend suicide doors, marker light fuel fill, 4" cowl , mini tub

10-13-2008, 11:46 PM	#9
flashdad Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Yukon OK Posts: 70	Re: Fenderwell Headers!!! With the high temp, can you just re-shoot the spots when they appear, or do you have to sand them down and repaint the whole? Also, do you use primer or a rust inhibitor on them? __________________ '67 Chevy C10 '68 GMC PU '98 Turd F150 4x4 (I think it may be a chevy under the logo it's such a good truck) '10 Mustang "Life's tough - it's even tougher if you're stupid." John Wayne



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