Has anyone ever tried these on their Shoebox? If so how much of a pain is it trying to find the real estate do the exhaust pipe? I’m thinking about getting these if the consensus is good.
I think from your other posts on your 50 that you have the original steering box. That would be the only potential probem. Clearance. But, if the reds are made for the 49-51 they should clear.
Wish I took some pics when mine had the flathead in it with similar headers - the drivers side exhaust routing was a mess - between the brake master and pedal, clutch linkage (z-bar, return spring), parking brake etc. - it is tight - mine crossed over to the pass side somewhere under the trans, and then back to the drivers side to exit out the rear....not to mention there is no "hole" in the crossmember on the drivers side (mine were run alongside the "kickup" in the crossmember) I'm sure it can be done "right" ,or at least better, given enough time and forethought - but with my sbc swap using the stock trans and linkage I opted for single exhaust and happy I did - so much cleaner and easy to service - it still has a nice burble with a turbo muffler
I have had a set of original Fenton's on my '51 since 1987 (no, they're not supposed to fit). No problems ever. They were installed at a fully equipped Midas shop owned by a friend. Skilled professionals can make just about anything fit.
Reds headers fit fantastic if you can get a set. I haven't seen anything on them lately but he got distracted from tending to business the way he should a couple of years back when he got married and seemed to forget that he had a business to run for a while. Saying that because at the same time people were fussing about not being able to get ahold of them his wedding photos came out on FB.
I guess I’ll call him tomorrow and see what is going on and if I can get a set. I know these will not fit my woodie or my convertible which is okay just as long as they work for the sedan
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