Header build...All done!!!!!!

[AlanCasida]

Did you get enough pieces to do both sides at once ?
Will each piece spin in the joining piece or are they pinned ?
Total cost of kit ?

I got the kit that is big enough for one side...almost. I could have used more straight pieces but I can get around that. Yes the pieces interlock and will spin and there is some tension on them that allow them to stay in place although when I get them the way I want them I put a piece of masking tape the length of the part to keep them in place. Each segment is about 1 1/2" long and the angled pieces are pie cut. The basic kit comes with angled pieces for 3 different CLR. Since the header kit I bought only had J-bends for 3" CLR I called them and they made up a kit for that. My kit was about $450. Like I said, kind of pricy but it is so much easier to mock up and I can experiment with different styles without cutting a single piece of tubing.

[KMcCullah]

Looks good, Alan!  Man I wanted one of those modeling kits when I first discovered them. Just couldn't bring myself to cough up the coin. Ended up putting the money into mandrel bends and winged it. For a tight engine compartment, the modeling kit would be an awesome tool.

This guy I found on epay had pretty good mandrel bends if your looking.

https://www.ebay.com/str/GetBentMandrelBending?_trksid=p2047675.l2563

[GJCAT427]

 I`ve been looking at the Ice kit for a couple of yrs. I have`nt made the jump yet, I got to justify the cost against the project.

[AlanCasida]

I got the driver's side finished. The scary thing is they actually fit! AND I can get them out of the car with relative ease. I made #7 tube with a slip fit to aid in removal. I think the passenger side will go easier since I don't have to contend with the steering shaft.

[winr1]

Looks great !



Ricky.

[gdaddy01]

nice job , I would say they look outstanding , having made headers before , yours look better than mine .

[mbrunson427]

Wow! those looks great

[Leny Mason]

Nice They look great !!!!!

[66FAIRLANE]

Looking great!

[KMcCullah]

Looking good, Alan.    A few removable tubes might be necessary on the starter side.

[Nightmist66]

Nice job!

[AlanCasida]

I finished up the passenger side today. Clearing the starter and still being able to remove the header with the engine in the car proved to be a little more challenging that I thought but I got it. Tubes 3&4 have a slip fit coupling so they are removable. While building these was kind of fun I don't think I want to do another set for awhile...a long while!

[Bolted to Floor]

Looks like a work or art!!! Great job.

[WConley]

They look great Alan.  Did you use a TiG setup?  One of my bucket list projects is to get really decent at TiG welding.

[AlanCasida]

They look great Alan.  Did you use a TiG setup?  One of my bucket list projects is to get really decent at TiG welding.

Yes I TiG welded most of it. And like most of the stuff I do , it don't look too bad if you don't look too close. I cannot and will not ever be able to lay down the "stack of dimes" I lack the skill and control for that. I did MiG weld the collector to the tubes too.