header question

[samples45]

1955 2nd series header question, Has anyone had any luck find some that clear the frame rails and are rack and pinion friendly? advice would be nice or maybe some pictures of the set up you have! Id like to run long tube

[Coupeguy2001]

What I did was use the shorty headers from an 89 corvette and cut off and weld the smog tubes closed, then had the left header angle milled to half flange thickness, and then they tucked in and fit just fine. Originally I hunted and hunted for a set of headers that would fit without hammering them, and that's what I came up with.
They don't look great in the pic, but what I did was paint them with "barbeque black" paint after all the fitting and milling and welding. Look patina'd after a while.
I have another set.....I bought two sets in case I had to do the left one over again, but it came out ok the first time.
the big problem with long headers is the transmission or clutch linkage clearance.
Cyclone used to make headers for the TF trucks, but they were the ones that needed less hammering.

Check out my build thread called "my 57 revitalized" I discuss the header issue I had. Maybe some day I will get them coated.
Yea they don't look fantastic, but they clear, are a factory setup, no leaks, no cracks, clear the angle plugs, work on my aluminum heads, and quiet.

Sorry, the link doesn't work, Don't know how to delete it.

[_Ogre]

any shorty blockhugger style will fit
as for long tube headers; we all have different builds and frame mods
motor height and angle, trans, brake booster, starter and x-members can be different
any long tube header that fits my truck may not fit your truck

headman shortys on truk

[57chevyman]

got these stainless steel headers on eBay.. was only $120.00 with shipping.
heres the link if you want to check it out

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chevy-Short-...tTsx-X&vxp=mtr

[Tiv]

Originally Posted by 57chevyman

got these stainless steel headers on eBay.. was only $120.00 with shipping.
heres the link if you want to check it out

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chevy-Short-...tTsx-X&vxp=mtr

Any chance of an image of the other side too?

[57chevyman]

driver side

[samples45]

Thanks guys! Im trying to find some to clear for steering! i got some long tubes from my friend to try out and they wont work so i guess im gonna have to settle with the shortys!