It finally starts... another S10 swap...

[flatbed51]

No advice from me. If anyone can do them and do them right it will be you. Don

[Porch]

Originally Posted by Thadious

Headers:
After trying about 5 different sets of headers and really not wanting to go with stock manifolds of any sort, I figure my onely way is making my own... typical for me, yes I know... I'm looking at designing and building a set of stainless ones (the entire exhaust is going to be stainless and already have those parts.

I'm going for low end torque so looking at starting with 1 1/2" primaries, a tri-y design with a 2 1/4" collector, as the rest of the exhaust is 2 1/4" true duals with a crossover. The entire setup will be TIG'd and cleaned smooth...

Any words of advice for someone who hasn't built headers before?
I have done about 5 s10 v8 swaps even a 4x4 350 tbi 5 speed best exhaust I found to work with everything is the what some call low performance Manifold from 3 gen Camaro cleared sterring and all jus my 2 cent ur trucks looking good
Thanks!
Ted.

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[Fatbear]

Thanks for the info on you post have given me new ideas on mine. Cab is on my 52 used E Z swap kit big help to a beginer. Working on insides, thanks for putting me on the wiper list, thats one thing I dont have to worry about now, wiering starts this weekend. Thanks for the insperation

[bmar]

It would be great if you could find a way to adapt the wiper kit to fit the 1955-59 pickup trucks. I am very impressed with the quality of your work.

[brian26]

any updates?

[markog]

has anymore been done on this truck just am new to the board

[Shox Dr]

Originally Posted by markog

has anymore been done on this truck just am new to the board

I doubt it, he's not been on here since 11th August 2012.

Pity as I would have liked a wiper conversion

[markog]

glad someone is still on this board who is still building a truck and how is the progress

[markog]

got some different wheels this weekend

[msaintg]

that truck looks a lot like mine.

[markog]

what color is your truck

[msaintg]

the color is called 'almond'. It was looking too bland, so I added the dark brown accents. you can see it in my avatar. My build thread is in my signature.

[Thadious]

Well, after a divorce, 3 moves and a lot of monkeying around... I'm back at 'er.

She's parked in a 1500 ft2 workshop, dry and happy and getting ready to get some engine work finished in the form of a working exhaust system...

Looking to find a ram's horn for the passenger's side with an angular dump... so if anyone knows or has one, please, PM ME!

Much appreciated!
Ted.

[jeffs51chevy]

Its good to have you back. I'm hoping to make a come back myself.

[Thadious]

Jeff:
I hear ya buddy. I've dealt with melanoma in the past and looks like I may be doing it again.

Having fought with manifolds and other idea, my roommate just said "Why are you bothering to f**k around? Just machine the damn flanges and make your own set... you've already bought the mandrel bent tubing!"

Well... I guess he had a valid point... and they're almost machined now...

[55metalmonkey]

Ted,
You're back! I'm still driving around with those seals we talked about, guess I should just bring them into work and give them to you instaed of driving around with them hopeing to bump into you.

['52er]

Thadious, Still building the wiper kits?

'52er

[Low52]

Hi there im doing a frame swap on my 52, and I need a little help the frame is a 1982 gmc s15 and the mounts are made of 4x4 tubing my question is do I place the front mounts 2 inches of the oval cut out or ? I really appreciate your help thank you

[jhnpldng]

Originally Posted by Thadious

May I ask what you used to paint the frame/chassis with?
I like the satin way better than the glossy frames I've seen.

[lower50's]

sub'd but i'm only on page 4