Collecting parts

[tfeverfred]

Well, I was lurking on ebay and found my first piece of shiny stuff for my T. A good steel set of chrome valve covers. The price was right and I had a little change rattling around in my pocket. Now I'm looking for a Hilborn style scoop for the carb I plan to run. I found a great oil pan from Summit racing that has a scrub plate on it. I'll get that when I need it, but I'll be looking to score one on the cheap, if I can. Air cleaner, valve covers and oilpan should do it for me and the look I want. "Nuevo Retro"!

I'm still undecided as to headers. I like the Sprints, but that "Jayster" style that Sanderson has sure look sweet! The only thing is the cost and I'd have to route an exhaust pipe and muffler setup, if I run them on the street. That would kinda kill the look. More research, I guess.

[thomas]

Sounds like your well on your way Fred. Looking forward to some new photo's. Still trying to unload my boat so I can get started on mine.

thomas

[Mike]

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The "Jayster" series header that Sanderson offers is like the "Limefire" header, isn't it?

[tfeverfred]

Yea, Mike, they are about the same. I think the difference is the angle of the bends in the pipes. I thought about using baffles, but I'm not sure how effective that would be. Also the cost for them is a little more than I plan on spending now, But in the future I would like to try them out. They have a nice racer look to them. They also remind me of Milner uncorking his before the big race in American Graffiti. It'd be cool to play that out!

[Baby Huey]

Originally Posted by tfeverfred

Well, I was lurking on ebay and found my first piece of shiny stuff for my T. A good steel set of chrome valve covers. The price was right and I had a little change rattling around in my pocket. Now I'm looking for a Hilborn style scoop for the carb I plan to run. I found a great oil pan from Summit racing that has a scrub plate on it. I'll get that when I need it, but I'll be looking to score one on the cheap, if I can. Air cleaner, valve covers and oilpan should do it for me and the look I want. "Nuevo Retro"!

I'm still undecided as to headers. I like the Sprints, but that "Jayster" style that Sanderson has sure look sweet! The only thing is the cost and I'd have to route an exhaust pipe and muffler setup, if I run them on the street. That would kinda kill the look. More research, I guess.

Have you checked out the "Lake Style" U-Weld headers? If you can weld or have means of fabricating, these look pretty good. All cut/bent/ready to weld. Then you can either paint em or have em coated or whatever.
here's a link thingy....... "BH"

http://www.lakeheaders.com/Home.html

[tfeverfred]

Uhh.... thanks for the advice and link, Huey, but this thread was 9 months ago. My babies almost all growed up!

Now, when I start that Speedster that's floating in the back of my head, they may get a call.

[Baby Huey]

DUHHHHHHHHHHHHH, I guess I need to pay more attention.....LOL...."BH"

[LumenAl]

Originally Posted by tfeverfred

... I'll get that when I need it, but I'll be looking to score one on the cheap, if I can. Air cleaner, valve covers and oilpan should do it for me and the look I want. "Nuevo Retro"!

I've got a SBC Chrome oil pan... same deal as last time if you want it... Excellent like brand new condition...

[tfeverfred]

Originally Posted by LumenAl

I've got a SBC Chrome oil pan... same deal as last time if you want it... Excellent like brand new condition...

Lumen, thanks for the offer, but I can't use it. Perhaps someone else would like it. You truly are one who looks out for others.

["The Bat" out of hell]

On the not chrome but could be coated,low buck side,there some designs I liked here;
http://www.radexhaust.com/headers.html
And to make them a bit less boomy for the cop's;
http://geocities.com/kustom1948/roadster7.html