Home Depot Header Build Fixture

[BBShark]

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]

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

 

[SRountree]

That's a great idea...

 

[rtj]

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]

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. :thumbs:

 

[BBShark]

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]

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

 

[SRountree]

Nice work!

 

[BBShark]

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]

Nice.

 

[BBShark]

And a plan comes together! Pipes are dead nuts center in the crossmember tubes.

 

[vette427sbc]

That came out really nice

 

[SRountree]

Those look great! I can't wait to hear it run...