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

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Oh my golly - Don - you finally made it to Randy's and Dave's (and now Mike) mile long thread. Glad to see you here .

Mike - life is a lot easier with the exhaust under the axle - especially if you are welding up your own. And if you are worried about appearances - you really can't see the tailpipes with the wheel/tire blocking it off.

Header bolts - I'm sure that somewhere way back here I had a post to Randy that I used Breslin Split Lock bolts.

(And no, it's not always this neat - that would be admitting that I had a sick mind)

Thanks for the pics Dave. I used allen head capscrews as it was the only way I could rotate a screw. Hex head was hitting the header tube making it impossible to tighted properly. Even with the allen bolts I still have 1 bolt that's miserable to tighten! I am going to try and go under the rear axle but I want it to "kick over" and run under the frame. If I don't like that I'll copy your design. Thanks Again.

Lastly. I got a call from Spadaro's and Bill said he couldn't read his writing! He goofed my address and also the order. He was sending things I hadn't ordered. We cleared it all up and he said I should have it today, Just call me Murphy.... 8-(

[IC2]

Thanks for the pics Dave. I used allen head capscrews as it was the only way I could rotate a screw. Hex head was hitting the header tube making it impossible to tighted properly. Even with the allen bolts I still have 1 bolt that's miserable to tighten! I am going to try and go under the rear axle but I want it to "kick over" and run under the frame. If I don't like that I'll copy your design. Thanks Again.

Lastly. I got a call from Spadaro's and Bill said he couldn't read his writing! He goofed my address and also the order. He was sending things I hadn't ordered. We cleared it all up and he said I should have it today, Just call me Murphy.... 8-(

Mike - a note about Allen head cap screws - some of them (normal hardware/big box store stuff) are only about equal to Gr2 - so I hope you got some good ones.

Well - at least Bill called and gave you fair warning. Dick's writing is even worse and he started as a school teacher.

[Don Shillady]

IC2, Going back to the first page of this thread there is a nice picture which shows braided tubing to your trans cooler. Can you say a few words about the braided hoses as to how you got those lengths made up with fittings.

Don Shillady
Retired Scientist/teen rodder

[randyr]

IC2, Going back to the first page of this thread there is a nice picture which shows braided tubing to your trans cooler. Can you say a few words about the braided hoses as to how you got those lengths made up with fittings.

Don Shillady
Retired Scientist/teen rodder

Hi Don,
I asked Dave a similar question at the top of page 8. There is a brief response there but I'm sure he'll have some more helpful hints for you when he see this. Glad to have you joining in our thread. Sorry you have to wade thru so many pages of drivel to find the information you want! LOL! We're having a good time though!

Randy

[IC2]

IC2, Going back to the first page of this thread there is a nice picture which shows braided tubing to your trans cooler. Can you say a few words about the braided hoses as to how you got those lengths made up with fittings.

Don Shillady
Retired Scientist/teen rodder

Hi Don,
Those braided lines were made up from AN fittings, two length of -4 hose and some spilled blood.

The easy way is to get your plastic out and call Gotta Show as they have many versions made up. But.... since my cooler is hung on the right frame rail, mine is a custom length. My C4 trans has 1/8 pipe threads for the cooler lines, so I needed an adapter to AN, then the AN fitting to -4 braided line. The opposite end is virtually the same, but 1/4 pipe to -4 AN. AN fittings and braided line can try your patience as well as the skin on your finger tips which is why I alluded to blood above. There is a tool called a Koul Tool that will make life easier while putting the fittings together - unfortunately, I found out about it after I had completed most of my lines.

I did make one mistake - I didn't make up fittings to go thru the frame rather then under, but might correct that eventually.

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Mike - a note about Allen head cap screws - some of them (normal hardware/big box store stuff) are only about equal to Gr2 - so I hope you got some good ones.

Well - at least Bill called and gave you fair warning. Dick's writing is even worse and he started as a school teacher.

Dave, Yes I knew about the hardness of the bolts. EVERYTHING I BUY is GRADE 8. After 30 years in maintenance of machinery it's just become a habit. While some will say it's overkill, it's the only thing I keep in stock so!!!

Guess what just arrived? WOO HOO we got parts! ROFL.... I guess I'll have an operating rear window by the end of the week!

[IC2]

Dave, Yes I knew about the hardness of the bolts. EVERYTHING I BUY is GRADE 8.

Mike
Glad to hear that - so many folks wander down to Lowe's and buy their Chinese junk. It used to be all US made Rockford, but now it's a lot of Crown Bolt crap.

When are you going to post some pictures???

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Mike
Glad to hear that - so many folks wander down to Lowe's and buy their Chinese junk. It used to be all US made Rockford, but now it's a lot of Crown Bolt crap.

When are you going to post some pictures???

I agree on the hardware! Most of mine is Bowman. So much of it comes out of my pockets after I get home! Seems I forget to check my pockets before leaving work.... REALLY! 8-)

The pics will be something I need to learn to do! I do have some posted over at the flickr site. I just never seem to remember to bring the camera with me to the shop. Maybe this weekend I'll snap some.

[IC2]

Why sometimes it takes a while to build a car in the great Northeast

What a hekuva thing to wake up to this morning

[randyr]

Why sometimes it takes a while to build a car in the great Northeast

What a hekuva thing to wake up to this morning

Wow, Dave! It's beautiful but what a PITA when you wanna work on your car! I too have my restrictions in beautiful SoCal.....hopefully the neighbors won't mind me making a lot of noise on Saturday. I must get some things accomplished or this car will be in the garage forever!

I hope it melts fast! In the meantime, build a fire in the fireplace and put your feet up!

Later,
Randy