New build thread; 48 Plymouth

[falconvan]

I don't think 45* will be enough--------any way, what bend radius did you order??

I ordered a couple from ebay but they didnt show the bend radius. I'm hoping after some trimming I can make them work; I did a pie cut on the bottom side of the tube down by the collector to give me some adjustment. If i have to do a little filler piece it'll be out of the line of sight.

[falconvan]

Attachment 61978I've got the week off so I hit the boneyard for a day and spent today on the 48. Cool stuff in the yard, found a 55 Dodge with a Poly of unknown size, a 73 Olds with a 455, and a old convertible that was a shame to see being scrapped.

I got my headers altered and found out that MIG welding stainless takes some finesse. They look like a 3 year old welded them but at least I can get the plugs in now. Also got the steering staft connected to the rack N pinion. First time in 7 years you can turn the steering wheek and the front wheels turn! Tomorrow im going to install the radiator, trans cooler I pulled off of a Suburban, and plumb the trans lines. maybe more if time allows.