shorty header question

[The Big Green]

I lowered my 67sw chevy, and now the stupied 2 1/2 exhaust and flows hit the ground on my dirt road in places. I really like the look of NOT seeing the pipes hanging down low. I'll also be bagging the truck this winter. I found some for like $350ish, any place that may be cheaper? I'm not sure what one I priced. I really like the coated headers, the black are ok but they rust.

[Gray Ghost]

You'll have to modify the frame top rail for Hedmans [67/68 only], but they're cheaper...mine were $139 a set. The black ones take a really long time to rust around our area. If you want coated you get upgraded to 3/8" flanges up top, but I think they are over $300.

[The Big Green]

Any pics of your headers, price sounds great. Also, how much moding? Where did you get your Hedmans, from just a speed shop? I can paint them with a high heat paint when I get them and they should be ok.

[Gray Ghost]

I got mine from Summit last winter when I had the original motor rebuilt. Mine clear fine with just a small triangle slice [3/4"] cause it's a 70, but the 67's frame rails are thicker up top and protrude about 1" further into the engine area. I think Bill removed 1.5" on both sides in a gently curved cut. It looks great cause his frame has been painted now...wish I had pics.

[The Big Green]

cutting kinda bothers me sometimes.

[Gray Ghost]

I understand....I never mind it becuase I always make my trucks my own, but I do understand the other side of the coin. It goes without saying that it's always better not to have to cut, but in this case the structural integrity remains very strong. The 67's have much more meat on them and unless you plan to put a ton of stress on your truck like racing or 4-wheelin' it should be fine.

[Gray Ghost]

Here's a few pics....

[Gray Ghost]

PS....spark plug access is easy!!

[The Big Green]

I think I'll get the hedmans, thanks.

[70rs/ss]

The 67-8 top rail is a good bit wider, and in 69 Chevy just cut the top down, so if you do the cut correctly without any sharp angles it'll be OK, I just put the header in the right place and mark the frame with a sharpie and pull the header out and cut or grind the top rail. Some headers fit better than others so the amount will for your will be different. Just try to cut as parallel to the frame rail as you can and keep the cut rounded and it'll be OK, look at the 69-72 frames and you can see what GM did to them and they are OK. PS those black sorties look good!! I like the clean bends, without the pretzel look!!

[lts70]

Do you have the part number for those headers?

[myoldchevytruck]

Big Green,

Since you have plans to bag it, and since your exhaust system is running low - here's a great mod to your Trailing Arms Cross Member. I found this particular build while doing a 67-72chevytrucks.com search. I'm sure there are plenty of build threads on this mod and probably in the FAQ Section. Here's how the pass thru looks.



Here's the build thread

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=1781738

[Deuce]

I think it's 2466HKR?????

Thats what I ordered anyway.

[AH619]

hey big green, i just tried installing a set of center dump shortys on a 72 4x4 but they hit the crossmember. i think they would work on your 2wd. if youd like ai can get pics and email them 2 ya. im in harrison ar.
they belong to wrapumup. im shure he would sell them cheap or trade if yours are in good shape? p m me if interested. marvin