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70short · 09-18-2003, 02:45 AM

I have the Hooker ceramic comps on my 72 corvette. I love them however I have only had them for 6 mos. Early classic had some ceramic coated for lowered trucks. I think they say there A mid length header (approx. $350.). I have heard Hedman are good headers also and I beleive threw summit they were $119. painted. Hope this helps.

72shorty · 09-18-2003, 08:36 AM

Don't matter to me what the color is or in what stage the truck is in restore, I like 'em all. That GMC looks great. Thanks Krue! Just something about these 67-72 that floats my boat ya' know?

Bowtiefreak · 09-18-2003, 08:59 AM

I know these are more than you want to spend but Sanderson headers are very nice. I think they make some of the best in the business.

jhwkns · 09-18-2003, 10:24 AM

I have Flo-tech's Six years old and just fine. I've painted them twice. Rust isn't much of a problem here.

A couple pictures to show where the collectors are..

Ackattack · 09-18-2003, 11:22 AM

I have my old set that I'll sell ya for $20. They're mr. gasket brand (painted). I replaced them with dynomax jet hot coated.

GMan69 · 09-18-2003, 11:42 AM

Krue,
I have left and right side ram horns. They need cleaning and new studs. Let me know if you're interested.

George

Paul Clark · 09-18-2003, 04:09 PM

Are these the shorties that fit our trucks?
http://www.jegs.com/cgi-bin/ncommerc...22&prmenbr=361

krue · 09-18-2003, 05:45 PM

Gman I PM'ed you.

Andrew68c10 · 09-18-2003, 09:58 PM

Paul - that's the one. Thanks for reminding me!

krue · 09-18-2003, 10:36 PM

Looks like I scored a manifold. Gotta get it in the morning and put it on before I celebrate.
Thanks GMan69, I really appreciate the quick response!

jacquesdean · 09-18-2003, 10:45 PM

I'm installing a 454 in my son's 72 c20, haven't bought the headers yet, Can you paint these with the caliper paint which is rated for about 1000 degrees?

72c10step · 09-19-2003, 12:52 PM

So those Chevelle shorty headers fit our trucks? Where do the collectors end up, higher than the framerails?

GMan69 · 09-19-2003, 01:25 PM

Krue,
You're welcome. Leet me know how it works out.

George

GMan69 · 09-19-2003, 01:27 PM

Now y'all see why I don't post very often--- I CAN'T TYPE!!!!

George

mcmlxix · 09-19-2003, 01:53 PM

I know eBay is hit or miss with quality, but I saw ceramic headers for cheap. look at the search I did...

eBay SBC Headers

Ackattack · 09-19-2003, 03:21 PM

jacquesdean:
yes you can, but it will burn off in a few months.

*Randy70C-10* · 09-19-2003, 03:46 PM

Here's the Hooker headers installed in the stepside.

crazy longhorn · 09-19-2003, 07:54 PM

nice lookin headers Randy......do you have a pic of the bottom? I have the painted comps on the longhorn, & they only hang about 2" below the rails(dont have a didgital cam tho).....crazyL

RShaips · 09-20-2003, 09:16 AM

I just bought Dynamax coated headers for my truck from Jegs. They look and fit real nice , but they hang below the frame kinda low. I am not sure if I am going to lower my truck yet , probably will . I wish these were not so low. Do you guys know for sure that the above post for Dynamax shorty headers fit our trucks and that they will allow the exhaust to be run above the crossmember ? I can always sell the set I have and buy these.Now is the time to do it as my truck is getting ready to finally be complete. If I do buy these other headers I will have a nice set for sale that has been installed and started a few times but never run on the road. Thanks

RShaips · 09-20-2003, 06:58 PM

ttt

Mechanic · 09-20-2003, 09:01 PM

Saw the post so I went digging through the recipt file and found the info on my headers. Part # B/J10B5057 Blackjack headers w/lifetime warranty for my BB402 $99.99 from the Lynnwood Super Shops store on 5/10/85.

On 9/7/95 I have a recipt (also from Super Shops) for a $86.54 credit on those headers, towards a set of #CYC86931 Cyclone replacement headers, also with a lifetime warranty for $259.99. These headers are on my truck today. They have Jet Hot ceramic coating on them. After 9 years these seem to be okie-dokie.

It appears that both Cyclone and Super Shops are no more.

09-18-2003, 02:45 AM	#26
70short Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Boise ID Posts: 609	I have the Hooker ceramic comps on my 72 corvette. I love them however I have only had them for 6 mos. Early classic had some ceramic coated for lowered trucks. I think they say there A mid length header (approx. $350.). I have heard Hedman are good headers also and I beleive threw summit they were $119. painted. Hope this helps. __________________ "72" Red CORVETTE 4-speed 350 "70" Chevy Short Bed early stages of resto. Edel 600 cfm carb Weiand Stealth Intake HEI shorty Headers 4/2 Drop 295 50R 15 TOYO on 10 inch wide corvette rally rims at all 4 corners. "CHEVY RULES"

09-18-2003, 08:36 AM	#27
72shorty Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Independence, MO Posts: 216	Beast or Beauty? Don't matter to me what the color is or in what stage the truck is in restore, I like 'em all. That GMC looks great. Thanks Krue! Just something about these 67-72 that floats my boat ya' know? __________________ Douglas King Independence, MO

09-18-2003, 08:59 AM	#28
Bowtiefreak Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: LeRoy, Mich. Posts: 854	I know these are more than you want to spend but Sanderson headers are very nice. I think they make some of the best in the business. __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 Short Fleetside/Wood floor ECE 4-6 Drop / 406 Small Block 1971 Chevelle 427 Big Block

09-18-2003, 10:24 AM	#29
jhwkns Registered Cruiser Join Date: May 2002 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 2,230	I have Flo-tech's Six years old and just fine. I've painted them twice. Rust isn't much of a problem here. A couple pictures to show where the collectors are.. Attached Images __________________ I intend to live forever. So far, so good.

09-18-2003, 11:22 AM	#30
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,525	I have my old set that I'll sell ya for $20. They're mr. gasket brand (painted). I replaced them with dynomax jet hot coated. __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

09-18-2003, 11:42 AM	#31
GMan69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Hernando, MS USA Posts: 1,152	Krue, I have left and right side ram horns. They need cleaning and new studs. Let me know if you're interested. George __________________ George Morgan Hernando, MS '69 C-10 swb fleetside '72 GMC swb Stepside

09-18-2003, 04:09 PM	#32
Paul Clark Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Center Point, IA Posts: 502	Are these the shorties that fit our trucks? http://www.jegs.com/cgi-bin/ncommerc...22&prmenbr=361

09-18-2003, 05:45 PM	#33
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Gman I PM'ed you. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

09-18-2003, 09:58 PM	#34
Andrew68c10 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Paso Robles, CA Posts: 178	Paul - that's the one. Thanks for reminding me! __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 Longbed Fleetside

09-18-2003, 10:36 PM	#35
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Looks like I scored a manifold. Gotta get it in the morning and put it on before I celebrate. Thanks GMan69, I really appreciate the quick response! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

09-18-2003, 10:45 PM	#36
jacquesdean Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Snead, Alabama Posts: 399	Question: I'm installing a 454 in my son's 72 c20, haven't bought the headers yet, Can you paint these with the caliper paint which is rated for about 1000 degrees? __________________ Jock, Powder blasting shop, Alabama

09-19-2003, 12:52 PM	#37
72c10step WHYBYNU when old will do? Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Loudon, NH Posts: 876	So those Chevelle shorty headers fit our trucks? Where do the collectors end up, higher than the framerails? __________________ -72 Chevy C10 Stepside -2002 Chevy Silverado 2500HD 4x4 -1984 Jeep CJ7 -1995 Polaris XCR600 Custom -2003 Honda 300ex

09-19-2003, 01:25 PM	#38
GMan69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Hernando, MS USA Posts: 1,152	Krue, You're welcome. Leet me know how it works out. George __________________ George Morgan Hernando, MS '69 C-10 swb fleetside '72 GMC swb Stepside

09-19-2003, 01:27 PM	#39
GMan69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Hernando, MS USA Posts: 1,152	Now y'all see why I don't post very often--- I CAN'T TYPE!!!! George __________________ George Morgan Hernando, MS '69 C-10 swb fleetside '72 GMC swb Stepside

09-19-2003, 01:53 PM	#40
mcmlxix Collector of Projects Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 3,106	I know eBay is hit or miss with quality, but I saw ceramic headers for cheap. look at the search I did... eBay SBC Headers __________________ Rich 1972 K5 Blazer CST Click HERE D60 BIG BRAKE UPGRADE Click HERE



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09-19-2003, 03:21 PM	#41
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,525	jacquesdean: yes you can, but it will burn off in a few months. __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

09-19-2003, 03:46 PM	#42
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	Here's the Hooker headers installed in the stepside.

09-19-2003, 07:54 PM	#43
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,403	nice lookin headers Randy......do you have a pic of the bottom? I have the painted comps on the longhorn, & they only hang about 2" below the rails(dont have a didgital cam tho).....crazyL __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

09-20-2003, 09:16 AM	#44
RShaips Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Augusta Missouri Posts: 804	I just bought Dynamax coated headers for my truck from Jegs. They look and fit real nice , but they hang below the frame kinda low. I am not sure if I am going to lower my truck yet , probably will . I wish these were not so low. Do you guys know for sure that the above post for Dynamax shorty headers fit our trucks and that they will allow the exhaust to be run above the crossmember ? I can always sell the set I have and buy these.Now is the time to do it as my truck is getting ready to finally be complete. If I do buy these other headers I will have a nice set for sale that has been installed and started a few times but never run on the road. Thanks

09-20-2003, 06:58 PM	#45
RShaips Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Augusta Missouri Posts: 804	ttt

09-20-2003, 09:01 PM	#46
Mechanic Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Seattle Posts: 77	Saw the post so I went digging through the recipt file and found the info on my headers. Part # B/J10B5057 Blackjack headers w/lifetime warranty for my BB402 $99.99 from the Lynnwood Super Shops store on 5/10/85. On 9/7/95 I have a recipt (also from Super Shops) for a $86.54 credit on those headers, towards a set of #CYC86931 Cyclone replacement headers, also with a lifetime warranty for $259.99. These headers are on my truck today. They have Jet Hot ceramic coating on them. After 9 years these seem to be okie-dokie. It appears that both Cyclone and Super Shops are no more. __________________ Shop Labor $75, if you watch $100, if you help $125, Wisecracks-$25, Boxjobs-don't even think about it. Yes,Cash.

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