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entourageguy · 09-17-2006, 06:41 PM

My 59 has a power mustang rack front end and side mounted small block. The headers interfere with the brake pedal. The elbow on the pedal shaft just catches one of the 3 corners of the header flange. I think I can shorten up the collector and place a new flange turned a bit to miss the corner of the flange but I'm wondering about the shorty type block hugger headers I see on ebay. Will they work with the side mount and clear the steering shaft? What have you guys used with this sort of combo.?
Brian

CAL 58 GMC · 09-18-2006, 01:45 AM

Entourrage, if you go with the shorty block hugger headers let me know. I have a new set of ceramic coated block hugger header I never used other then just bolted on my motor and pulled the back off. I ended having to go with a set of Camaro headers so I don't need them any more. If you want them, I will give you a good deal on them.

entourageguy · 09-19-2006, 08:20 PM

Hey Cal whats the deal... did the motor mounts interfere with them? What make and model# I'm interested let me know or pm me.....
Brian

CAL 58 GMC · 09-19-2006, 10:53 PM

When I mounted them I found out that block hugger header flange on the drivers hit the clam shell style motor mounts found on Camaro. I only had one of them bolted on before I found the problem. I see you have a mustang II IFS. They should work with any other style mount mounts. The headers are a generic brand I got off of e-bay. I paid $130. I sent a p.m. to you for the price I would like to get for them. Other then a few scuff marks and a very small ding they are like new. Here are a few pics.

pgf545 · 09-20-2006, 12:46 AM

We got a set for a big block that worked just fine with the MII front end we have. I don't have them completely installed yet but did install a couple of bolts to check for clearance. The only other problem I forsee is the steering shaft but there looks to be enough clearance for that also.

Bernie

dwcsr · 09-20-2006, 10:26 PM

I have a big block in mine and had to redo the tubes due to the steering shaft. The block huggers wouldn't work.

pgf545 · 09-21-2006, 01:55 AM

That's concerning

, I will have to take a closer look, but if I remember right there was plenty of room for the shaft. The way yours looks I think the block huggers that we got would still work, but it has been a couple of weeks and many beer since I have looked at it. I am not sure if I will make it down there this weekend but if I do I am going to look at it really close. If I can remember I will take the camera and shoot some pics. Thanks for the heads up though DWCSR.

Bernie

dwcsr · 09-21-2006, 12:23 PM

Those damn beer goggles always screw up the measurements. I never measure it right when I wear mine.

pgf545 · 09-21-2006, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dwcsr

Those damn beer goggles always screw up the measurements. I never measure it right when I wear mine.

09-17-2006, 06:41 PM	#1
entourageguy Yellow truck club Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Barrie Ontario Posts: 2,080	Headers questions..... My 59 has a power mustang rack front end and side mounted small block. The headers interfere with the brake pedal. The elbow on the pedal shaft just catches one of the 3 corners of the header flange. I think I can shorten up the collector and place a new flange turned a bit to miss the corner of the flange but I'm wondering about the shorty type block hugger headers I see on ebay. Will they work with the side mount and clear the steering shaft? What have you guys used with this sort of combo.? Brian __________________ ................................................................ Brian ...... My hub garage address http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/59apache I gue$$ everything has it'$ price ALL GONE NOW *59 Chev Apache* *PRAISE THE LOWERED* 350 700r lokar shifter power MII front end, shockwaves tilt, 4 wheel discs 4-link and bags 10 bolt limited Last edited by entourageguy; 09-17-2006 at 06:42 PM.

09-18-2006, 01:45 AM	#2
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: Headers questions..... Entourrage, if you go with the shorty block hugger headers let me know. I have a new set of ceramic coated block hugger header I never used other then just bolted on my motor and pulled the back off. I ended having to go with a set of Camaro headers so I don't need them any more. If you want them, I will give you a good deal on them. __________________ Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4

09-19-2006, 08:20 PM	#3
entourageguy Yellow truck club Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Barrie Ontario Posts: 2,080	Re: Headers questions..... Hey Cal whats the deal... did the motor mounts interfere with them? What make and model# I'm interested let me know or pm me..... Brian __________________ ................................................................ Brian ...... My hub garage address http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/59apache I gue$$ everything has it'$ price ALL GONE NOW *59 Chev Apache* *PRAISE THE LOWERED* 350 700r lokar shifter power MII front end, shockwaves tilt, 4 wheel discs 4-link and bags 10 bolt limited

09-19-2006, 10:53 PM	#4
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: Headers questions..... When I mounted them I found out that block hugger header flange on the drivers hit the clam shell style motor mounts found on Camaro. I only had one of them bolted on before I found the problem. I see you have a mustang II IFS. They should work with any other style mount mounts. The headers are a generic brand I got off of e-bay. I paid $130. I sent a p.m. to you for the price I would like to get for them. Other then a few scuff marks and a very small ding they are like new. Here are a few pics. Attached Images __________________ Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4

09-20-2006, 12:46 AM	#5
pgf545 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Santa Fe,Texas Posts: 933	Re: Headers questions..... We got a set for a big block that worked just fine with the MII front end we have. I don't have them completely installed yet but did install a couple of bolts to check for clearance. The only other problem I forsee is the steering shaft but there looks to be enough clearance for that also. Bernie

09-20-2006, 10:26 PM	#6
dwcsr Hollister Road Co. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 6,134	Re: Headers questions..... I have a big block in mine and had to redo the tubes due to the steering shaft. The block huggers wouldn't work. Attached Images

09-21-2006, 01:55 AM	#7
pgf545 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Santa Fe,Texas Posts: 933	Re: Headers questions..... That's concerning , I will have to take a closer look, but if I remember right there was plenty of room for the shaft. The way yours looks I think the block huggers that we got would still work, but it has been a couple of weeks and many beer since I have looked at it. I am not sure if I will make it down there this weekend but if I do I am going to look at it really close. If I can remember I will take the camera and shoot some pics. Thanks for the heads up though DWCSR. Bernie

09-21-2006, 12:23 PM	#8
dwcsr Hollister Road Co. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 6,134	Re: Headers questions..... Those damn beer goggles always screw up the measurements. I never measure it right when I wear mine.



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