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70C10Step · 01-30-2010, 09:56 PM

Okay guys I almost gave up on my 70 Chevy Fleetside when I got my 51 Ford Truck. New life has come to the project when I decided to go big block. I can afford to build both trucks for different purposes.

My truck is down to the frame and I am doing air bag setup. What bags do I need for the front due to the big block.

What shorty type headers are you guys running with the big blocks.

Thanks in advance... I have 396 going into my truck with a 700r4...

AusTx68 · 01-30-2010, 10:10 PM

These are the headers I was going to use:

http://www.summitracing.com/parts.aspx?sku=PTE-H8013-1

Do a search for 'Frizzle Fry' build thread. He has photos of these installed

Frizzle Fry · 01-31-2010, 04:22 PM

Those headers are great for slammed BBC trucks. For bags I run Slam Specialties RE7's (7" RE 200) all around.

lovnthe70 · 02-05-2010, 02:04 PM

i used 3/4 ton springs and used stock manifolds with no clearance issues at all. front droped about an inch with the 3/4 ton springs after i put the engine in.

1-PU70 · 02-05-2010, 04:33 PM

How bout a set like this. They came on Vets with BB's, they also have ones that are just like that on medium size trucks with 427's.

weircc · 02-05-2010, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by AusTx68

These are the headers I was going to use:

http://www.summitracing.com/parts.aspx?sku=PTE-H8013-1

Do a search for 'Frizzle Fry' build thread. He has photos of these installed

just wanna say i have a set of these and EVEN THOUGH they will work they are very poor quality crappy welds and coating if you like i will post pictures of close up let me know

Zoomin · 02-05-2010, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 1-PU70

How bout a set like this. They came on Vets with BB's, they also have ones that are just like that on medium size trucks with 427's.

Where can you get them?

junkyardjohn · 02-05-2010, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 1-pu70

how bout a set like this. They came on vets with bb's, they also have ones that are just like that on medium size trucks with 427's.

those look like just the ticket. Did those come standard on all tall deck big trucks?? See... You really do learn something each & every day.

john

70stroker · 02-05-2010, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by weircc

just wanna say i have a set of these and EVEN THOUGH they will work they are very poor quality crappy welds and coating if you like i will post pictures of close up let me know

I wouldnt mind seeing a few pics. I was gonna order some as posted above. But instead today i order the ones joker was making specifically for these trucks. It would make me feel better like i made the right choice to spend a few more bucks

Frizzle Fry · 02-06-2010, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by weircc

just wanna say i have a set of these and EVEN THOUGH they will work they are very poor quality crappy welds and coating if you like i will post pictures of close up let me know

Yeah, I'd like to see them too. No issues with mine.

01-30-2010, 09:56 PM	#1
70C10Step Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Lompoc California Posts: 366	Big Block Questions??? Okay guys I almost gave up on my 70 Chevy Fleetside when I got my 51 Ford Truck. New life has come to the project when I decided to go big block. I can afford to build both trucks for different purposes. My truck is down to the frame and I am doing air bag setup. What bags do I need for the front due to the big block. What shorty type headers are you guys running with the big blocks. Thanks in advance... I have 396 going into my truck with a 700r4... __________________ All Toys: 1971 C10 Fleetside - I needed it! 1970 C10 Stepside - Midlife Crisis 1969 C20 3/4 Longbed - Beast! 1966 Mustang Fastback - Daily Fun 1965 Mustang Fastback - Money pit!

01-30-2010, 10:10 PM	#2
AusTx68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Italy Posts: 1,278	Re: Big Block Questions??? These are the headers I was going to use: http://www.summitracing.com/parts.aspx?sku=PTE-H8013-1 Do a search for 'Frizzle Fry' build thread. He has photos of these installed __________________ '68 C-10 SWB 383 Stroker (Sold 3/2/2013) '87 R2500 LWB 454 TBI converted to Carb

01-31-2010, 04:22 PM	#3
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Big Block Questions??? Those headers are great for slammed BBC trucks. For bags I run Slam Specialties RE7's (7" RE 200) all around.

02-05-2010, 02:04 PM	#4
lovnthe70 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 181	Re: Big Block Questions??? i used 3/4 ton springs and used stock manifolds with no clearance issues at all. front droped about an inch with the 3/4 ton springs after i put the engine in. __________________ 1970 GMC- 454 DONT GIVE ME NO JIBBA JABBA!!!

02-05-2010, 04:33 PM	#5
1-PU70 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 1,036	Re: Big Block Questions??? How bout a set like this. They came on Vets with BB's, they also have ones that are just like that on medium size trucks with 427's. Attached Images __________________ 1970 CST/10 402,700R4,3:73 posi,AC,PS,PB,TLT,PW,Buckets with heaters



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