Build thread 37 Dodge PU

[Mike P]

Steve it’s been several years since I went thru my Ford truck phase (1951 F1 and F6 Cab Over and 1952 F6 conventional cab), but as I recall even on the big trucks the stock steering location was a PITA on the conventional cab doing an engine swap. When I stuffed a BBC in the in the 52 F6, I ended up using a passenger side exhaust manifold on the drivers side so it exited in the front to clear the steering box, then I built a u shaped exhaust pipe to run it back in the right direction.

I think I would get ahold of Sanderson, it looks like they make 429/460 headers for other applications that might work for your truck. Here are the ones you list in you build thread:

Big Block Ford (429-460) 1948-52 Ford F1 Pickup Silver Coated Header Set. | eBay


And here are some different styles they offer that look like they might clear. (don’t be afraid of using a passenger side on the driver’s side if it will fit.

Big Block Ford (429-460) 4x4 Bronco, Studebaker Black Coated Header Set | eBay

Big Block Ford (429-460) 1935-40 Cars and Trucks Silver Coated Header Set | eBay

FORD 429 460 1953 F100 TRUCK HEADERS street rod hot rat | eBay

Who knows they might sell you just the one side or even exchange it.