Looking for someone to do some custom header work

Blue Skunk · 10-07-2014, 07:14 PM

I'm looking for someone that can do some custom header work for a project I'm working on. Can you recommend a person or shop that does this type of work around the Charleston area?

Thanks, Marc

cliff-1972 · 10-07-2014, 09:24 PM

What kinda work and on what?I have built a few sets over the years.

Blue Skunk · 10-07-2014, 09:44 PM

I'm putting a BBF in a 68 F100. I NEED a set of chassis headers with 2" primarys and 3.5" collectors with flanges that fit 429 cj head ports.
The closest thing I can find available is a pair of Hooker Super Comps (pn-6811), 1-7/8" primarys and 3" collectors but has standard 429 head port flanges.

My thoughts are;
to replace the flanges on a set of Hooker 6811's

OR modify some Mustang headers that fill the bill and are close to fitting but need a couple of tubes changed on the drivers side.

I'm not sure which option would be best.

Bradleyrj · 10-07-2014, 10:35 PM

Best option is a set of one offs. Ive done a few sets for the bbf pulling trucks we ran back home but for something like this I'm going to assume your wanting them pretty... I.e. would need to be tigged to look right, and going to take a LOT of bends to start from scratch. Going to be expensive and not done overnight.

Blue Skunk · 10-08-2014, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Bradleyrj

Best option is a set of one offs. Ive done a few sets for the bbf pulling trucks we ran back home but for something like this I'm going to assume your wanting them pretty... I.e. would need to be tigged to look right, and going to take a LOT of bends to start from scratch. Going to be expensive and not done overnight.

I'm open to this option. Can you suggest someone?

Darryl Buckner · 10-08-2014, 08:31 AM

Chet at Hipster race cars in Ridgeville. I was looking into building a set of stainless headers and from doing some shopping the flanges and materials was around 1k plus labor to build them. At any rate Chet does alot of that type of stuff and nice work. 843-478-3813

Bradleyrj · 10-08-2014, 08:48 AM

I was going to suggest Chet also. I have not personally had anything done by him but what I have seen is top notch.

Flamed Abone · 10-09-2014, 08:14 PM

Brings back memories...

Here is my 68 from about 20 years ago... 514 inch Ford daily driver.

What are you doing with the chassis? Ditching the twin I beam? That would make a big difference with the headers.

-Abone.

REDRAGTOPRS · 10-09-2014, 08:15 PM

Give Bryson Cook a call over at Nth Degree Fabrication. He is a Mechanical Engineer, whom I used to work with. Tell him Ryan with the supercharged atomic orange c6 vette sent ya!
https://www.facebook.com/nthdegreefabrication
His cell phone number is (843)303-2655

Blue Skunk · 10-10-2014, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Flamed Abone

Brings back memories...

Here is my 68 from about 20 years ago... 514 inch Ford daily driver.

What are you doing with the chassis? Ditching the twin I beam? That would make a big difference with the headers.

-Abone.

I have the Crown Vic conversion on the "to do" list. It would help with the header situation. I just can't wait that long to get it back on the road. I'm feening to get the new engine in it now so I can start driving it again.

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10-07-2014, 07:14 PM	#1
Blue Skunk Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: LA (Ladson Area) Posts: 459	Looking for someone to do some custom header work I'm looking for someone that can do some custom header work for a project I'm working on. Can you recommend a person or shop that does this type of work around the Charleston area? Thanks, Marc __________________ Street Turtle - 08 Shelby GT500 Daily Driver - 13 Ram 2500 Cummins Turbo Diesel Track Star - 68 F100

10-07-2014, 09:24 PM	#2
cliff-1972 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Moncks Corner,S.C Posts: 292	What kinda work and on what?I have built a few sets over the years. __________________ 1964 Impala 468BBC,T350 transbrake,4.30 9",10 point and 10.5 M/T's 1996 F250 4X4 12V Cummins,compound turbo 63mm over 75mm,cam,520cc pump,full billet 4R100 563hp&936ft.lbs w/a bad fuel pump and on a dynojet...just an old hunting truck

10-07-2014, 09:44 PM	#3
Blue Skunk Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: LA (Ladson Area) Posts: 459	I'm putting a BBF in a 68 F100. I NEED a set of chassis headers with 2" primarys and 3.5" collectors with flanges that fit 429 cj head ports. The closest thing I can find available is a pair of Hooker Super Comps (pn-6811), 1-7/8" primarys and 3" collectors but has standard 429 head port flanges. My thoughts are; to replace the flanges on a set of Hooker 6811's OR modify some Mustang headers that fill the bill and are close to fitting but need a couple of tubes changed on the drivers side. I'm not sure which option would be best. __________________ Street Turtle - 08 Shelby GT500 Daily Driver - 13 Ram 2500 Cummins Turbo Diesel Track Star - 68 F100

10-07-2014, 10:35 PM	#4
Bradleyrj Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Myrtle Beach Posts: 2,347	Best option is a set of one offs. Ive done a few sets for the bbf pulling trucks we ran back home but for something like this I'm going to assume your wanting them pretty... I.e. would need to be tigged to look right, and going to take a LOT of bends to start from scratch. Going to be expensive and not done overnight. __________________

10-08-2014, 08:31 AM	#6
Darryl Buckner The Top Dog Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 2,318	Chet at Hipster race cars in Ridgeville. I was looking into building a set of stainless headers and from doing some shopping the flanges and materials was around 1k plus labor to build them. At any rate Chet does alot of that type of stuff and nice work. 843-478-3813 __________________ When the people fear the government, there is tyranny. When the government fears the people, there is liberty. Thomas Jefferson

10-08-2014, 08:48 AM	#7
Bradleyrj Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Myrtle Beach Posts: 2,347	I was going to suggest Chet also. I have not personally had anything done by him but what I have seen is top notch. __________________

10-09-2014, 08:14 PM	#8
Flamed Abone Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Goose Creek Posts: 53	Brings back memories... Here is my 68 from about 20 years ago... 514 inch Ford daily driver. What are you doing with the chassis? Ditching the twin I beam? That would make a big difference with the headers. -Abone.

10-09-2014, 08:15 PM	#9
REDRAGTOPRS Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Charleston Posts: 490	Give Bryson Cook a call over at Nth Degree Fabrication. He is a Mechanical Engineer, whom I used to work with. Tell him Ryan with the supercharged atomic orange c6 vette sent ya! https://www.facebook.com/nthdegreefabrication His cell phone number is (843)303-2655 __________________ 2008 LS3 Corvette, A & A Vi3 trim blower, 664 crank hp at 8.5psi, ZR1 clutch, Billy Boat Fusion SS exhaust with mild to wild switch, Custom leather accents..... *FOR SALE* 2001 Black Pontiac Trans Am Ws6 Convertible, Michelin Pilot Sport cups mounted on 2008 black zo6 rims. Last edited by REDRAGTOPRS; 10-09-2014 at 08:18 PM.