37 Ford build--IE: old Header issues thread /37 Ford/5.0/GT40P heads

[IC2]

Randy, I agree with both Dave & IC2. Use a impact screwdriver for a real good shot at getting those screws loose. I would make sure to NOT use a 18-8 stainless found at most hardware stores. If you do go stainless, locate 316 hardware for any structural components. And always use anti-sieze with stainless to prevent galling. I spent some 9 hours cutting / welding / grinding and finally finished the H-pipe and both exhaust pipes, installed the mufflers and testran, it sounds great! I'm on cloud 9... Still need to finish the tailpipes. Not sure if I will go out the back or just in front of the back tires. My arms are killin' me so we'll wait awhile so I can recuperate! LOL..

Mike

Mike,
Whoopee - it runs. Glad to hear that at least one of us is at that point . With the exception of the frame mods for the rear mounted gas tank, the exhaust system was probably the biggest mechanical item time grabber for me. Then there was( IS! ) the body work

Take a day for R&R then back to work

If you exhaust out in front of the tires, you will tend to cloud up aluminum and corrode chrome wheels with combustion by products (water, acid, H2S, just to name some of the exhaust nasties)

Oh yeah, Randy, you will probably need at least 4 bits to do the doors - they're tough but will distort or tear apart.