Home Depot Header Build Fixture

BBShark · #1 07-17-2018, 05:22 PM

I need to merge shorty headers on a BB Corvette with Magnaflow pipes on a car that does not have a body on it. Wanted to make sure I cleared the floor of the car, oil filter and starter and have the pipes no lower than the oil pan. So I built this 2x4 holding fixture that maintains alignment from the header flange to the crossmember tubes that the pipes go through.

Noe that I have this I'm thinking I could use it to make some long tube headers!

vette427sbc · #2 07-17-2018, 11:04 PM

Cool idea! I vote for the long tubes...

SRountree · #3 07-18-2018, 02:58 AM

That's a great idea...

rtj · #4 07-18-2018, 02:02 PM

After seeing the video on YouTube where the guy prototyped a tracked atv out of wood, then built it with steel, I’m a believer.

Looks good, should be easy to work on.

69427 · #5 07-18-2018, 06:52 PM

I'm a fan of making a jig whenever possible.

The alternative is having to weld stuff underneath the car, which is damn uncomfortable, both physically and mentally (regarding fire).

Keep the pictures coming as progress happens.

BBShark · #6 08-09-2018, 03:34 PM

Got modified headers back today. Now to see if I will have any issues with the floor. Have to wait until I put the body on.

rtj · #7 08-09-2018, 03:55 PM

Looks good, who made the original headers? Are they stainless?

SRountree · #8 08-09-2018, 05:24 PM

Nice work!

BBShark · #9 08-09-2018, 07:36 PM

Thanks. The original headers are stainless. They are the the Chinese headers that are sold on Ebay. I have to say, they look like good stuff, 3/8 flanges, 3" collector, nice welds.

rtj · #10 08-10-2018, 12:11 PM

Nice.