steel headers

[Walt Dupont--Me.]

A friend is looking for a set of steel Headers for his 35 pickup with one of my 59ab engines. He has talked to Jim at Red's Headers and he told him he don't know when or if he is going to have them anymore. I'm sure there is other places that have headers. He would like to get the extentions from the headers to the mufflers, but if they don't have them he can get them made in his home town. SO, where do we go for headers? Thanks Walt

 

[majohnson00]

I've been waiting since last April for a set of headers for my V8-60 from Red's, same response. I bought a set for my 35 with a 59 AB from MAC"S a few years ago, but they have nothing for the 60 motor.

 

[JM 35 Sedan]

Wow! I thought that was the cornerstone of his business. I have to wonder what's going on with that?

 

[Kerk]

I was also going to look for a set for my 35 Pick UP from Reds! I got a set for my 32 years ago. Nice ! kerk

 

[Walt Dupont--Me.]

I got a set from Red's 2-3 month ago with the exten pipes for a 50 Merc in a 37 coupe. He must of had them right in stock because he et them right out. In Speedway they say 37-48. What's the difference between 35 and 37 for headers? Walt

 

[37 truck]

Red's headers are really nice. I ordered a set for my 1937 pickup with a 1940 flathead. I took from August to March to get them, Jim said that personnel problems were affecting the production. Bob Drake sells steel headers, don't know about the fit or quality. I don't see a difference between 35 and 37 except the steering box redesign, which shouldn't affect much.

 

[trainguy]

I have reds headers on two of my car and feel they are first class.Fabrication of these works of art are dependent on very skilled craftsmen.Craftsmen of this caliber is becoming very difficult to find.I am experiencing the same problem hiring skilled machinests for my business.Phil

 

[Ralph Moore]

I've bought and installed Reds(52 Merc in 32 frame) and Bob Drake(8BA in 47 coupe) and both were a good fit/quality.

 

[john mullen]

I know Dave at ( house of fab ) over on the M.A.M.B. Is making high quality custom header sets...A little pricy but extremely well made one off headers for the Flathead V/8.... unbeatable workmanship. IMO

 

[JonC]

Walt, if they do not have to be steel, I put a set of fentons on my 36. I machined .100 of of the face of the left side where it mounts to the engine and placed a another .125 thick washer under the front motor mount. They cleared the steering box and never gave me trouble. The flange thicknes of the fentons is about 1/2 inch so that .100 taken off meant nothing.

 

[john mullen]

for those interested in ( House of fab headers ) here are some photos of his work. I'm not promoting him or his product in any way other than information sharing hear on the barn.
Sorry for the poor photos I shot them off my pc screen...
photos
1.. right side header
2..flathead in 32 frame rails
3..showing wishbone clearance
4..header with modified f1 box moved closer to the rail
5..header starts out with 1 5/8 then to 1 3/4 then to 1 7/8
6..header with modified f100 box moved closer to the rail
7..this photo is of the inside if the header using argon shielding gas also on the inside to produce a much cleaner weld finish
House Of Fab Ashland Va.

 

[flatmotor40]

I use Tatom"s total tube headers.Best I've seen on my 40