Stainless headers in Aussieland

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Stainless headers in Aussieland

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slick56	Posted 11 Years Ago
Supercharged Group: Forum Members Last Active: 3 Months Ago Posts: 460, Visits: 4.5K	I've hijacked a topic on 5752-113 head porting (sorry CJ), so i thought i'd open a new topic on these headers. (To see CJ's topic with some info on the headers ) http://forums.y-blocksforever.com/Topic99008.aspx The headers on fleabay are AU$275 plus post, pretty cheap for Aussieland http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=281238932933&fromMakeTrack=true They appear to be copies of (or may even be) Sanderson Headers... http://www.sandersonheaders.com/Sanderson-FTB1-Ford-Y-Block-Header-Set-for-1955-57-Thunderbird.html This has probably been answered before, but while i'm here, Will the TBird headers fit the full size Fords, specifically 1955,56 ? South Australia
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ian57tbird	Posted 11 Years Ago
Supercharged Group: Forum Members Last Active: 9 days ago Posts: 498, Visits: 21.7K	The welds look neat. Interesting how one bolt hole is chamfered and the other is ground. Have you put a straight edge on the flanges to check see if they are flat? When do you plan on installing then? I would be interested to see how well they fit.
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Rono	Posted 11 Years Ago
Supercharged Group: Forum Members Last Active: Last Year Posts: 1.3K, Visits: 80.0K	I agree on the welds! Very nice TIG welding. Ian, I sent you a PM. Rono Ron Lane, Meridian, ID
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Stainless headers in Aussieland By slick56 ( 11 Years Ago )

Got a reply from the vendor, he doesn't know about fitment, but they... By slick56 ( 11 Years Ago )

[quote][b]slick56 (1/27/2014)[/b][hr]Got a reply from the vendor, he... By aussiebill ( 11 Years Ago )

Yet they are a tad better being Stainless. And we all give and share... By CK and his 55Tbird ( 11 Years Ago )

[quote][b]CK and his 55Tbird (1/27/2014)[/b][hr] What is so close to... By lyonroad ( 11 Years Ago )

[quote][b]lyonroad (1/30/2014)[/b][hr][quote][b]CK and his 55Tbird... By aussiebill ( 11 Years Ago )

[quote][b]lyonroad (1/30/2014)[/b][hr][quote][b]CK and his 55Tbird... By CK and his 55Tbird ( 11 Years Ago )

Here is a link to the Rex headers.... By slick56 ( 11 Years Ago )

I see they are a tuned length system, but they look great. By CK and his 55Tbird ( 11 Years Ago )

I think the Aussie headers are AWESOME and I may try them on my coupe... By Rono ( 11 Years Ago )

I went back and read the seller's shipping options and he states that... By Rono ( 11 Years Ago )

[quote][b]Rono (1/27/2014)[/b][hr]I went back and read the seller's... By aussiebill ( 11 Years Ago )

[quote][b]aussiebill (1/27/2014)[/b][hr][quote][b]Rono... By aussiebill ( 11 Years Ago )

AussieBill; I wonder why there stainless headers are so cheap also,... By Rono ( 11 Years Ago )

[quote][b]Rono (1/27/2014)[/b][hr]AussieBill; I wonder why there... By aussiebill ( 11 Years Ago )

AussieBill; First, I had no idea shipping from down under would be... By Rono ( 11 Years Ago )

I can't comment on the passenger car headers, but Sanderson headers... By dbird ( 11 Years Ago )

To start with the weight of freight will be less than 20 kg, closer to... By CK and his 55Tbird ( 11 Years Ago )

The seller responded to my question and said I could check on the... By Rono ( 11 Years Ago )

[quote][b]Rono (1/28/2014)[/b][hr]The seller responded to my question... By aussiebill ( 11 Years Ago )

I got a response back from John. He says the actual weight of the... By Rono ( 11 Years Ago )

[quote][b]Rono (1/29/2014)[/b][hr]I got a response back from John. He... By aussiebill ( 11 Years Ago )

Bill; Never got your e-mail. Please try again. I have not confirmed... By Rono ( 11 Years Ago )

[quote][b]Rono (1/30/2014)[/b][hr]Bill; Never got your e-mail. Please... By aussiebill ( 11 Years Ago )

If you look at the pictures of Ron's car with the engine in, looks... By glrbird ( 11 Years Ago )

Well guys I bought a set today.Fingers crossed they are any good. I... By CK and his 55Tbird ( 11 Years Ago )

I am in Sydney area so happy to take my car around to check sedan... By Woody ( 11 Years Ago )

Looking forward to an outcome with these headers! Not often we in Oz... By OzMainline ( 11 Years Ago )

I made a template to scale and can confirm that these headers do not... By Woody ( 11 Years Ago )

Bummer . By slick56 ( 11 Years Ago )

You could ask the guy to have his manufacturer to make a stainless set... By CK and his 55Tbird ( 11 Years Ago )

[quote][b]CK and his 55Tbird (2/4/2014)[/b][hr]You could ask the guy... By aussiebill ( 11 Years Ago )

Well Bill, I was taking notice of you but I just wanted you to be... By snowcone ( 11 Years Ago )

[quote][b]snowcone (2/4/2014)[/b][hr]Well Bill, I was taking notice of... By slick56 ( 11 Years Ago )

Check these baby's out. I got them this afternoon. Aussie stainless... By CK and his 55Tbird ( 11 Years Ago )

RE: Stainless headers in Aussieland By CK and his 55Tbird ( 11 Years Ago )

The box is 400 x 530 x 150 mm and it ways 8Kg By CK and his 55Tbird ( 11 Years Ago )

They sure look good CK (ps. our American friends work in pounds... By slick56 ( 11 Years Ago )

They do look GREAT! I am envious :Wow: I still have hope they could... By Rono ( 11 Years Ago )

Ok CK, what was the finial cost to get them to your house? By glrbird ( 11 Years Ago )

Ck, just realized you are not in the states, sorry By glrbird ( 11 Years Ago )

Here is a thought. I'm heading over early June, going to be landing in... By ian57tbird ( 11 Years Ago )

Could you bring a manifold back from John????Just joking! By CK and his 55Tbird ( 11 Years Ago )

My bags are always maxed out with my stuff on the way back. By ian57tbird ( 11 Years Ago )

I can imagine ! By CK and his 55Tbird ( 11 Years Ago )

How much were the headers delivered to your door? By ian57tbird ( 11 Years Ago )

$250+$25 shipping. I got them with a day or two once sent. He has... By CK and his 55Tbird ( 11 Years Ago )

Keep us posted on fit with lots of photos. I think I can put them on... By ian57tbird ( 11 Years Ago )

1.2mm By CK and his 55Tbird ( 11 Years Ago )

Squared to the flange. By CK and his 55Tbird ( 11 Years Ago )

RE: Stainless headers in Aussieland By CK and his 55Tbird ( 11 Years Ago )

The welds look neat. Interesting how one bolt hole is chamfered and... By ian57tbird ( 11 Years Ago )

I agree on the welds! Very nice TIG welding. Ian, I sent you a PM.... By Rono ( 11 Years Ago )

I've got a set of these stainless headers here now that I will be... By ian57tbird ( 11 Years Ago )

Aluminum head ports are 1.137 x 1.350. By 5d6fairlane ( 11 Years Ago )

[quote][b]ian57tbird (3/5/2014)[/b][hr]I've got a set of these... By slick56 ( 11 Years Ago )

Good one slick. hey Ian, have you checked them with a magnet? My set... By CK and his 55Tbird ( 11 Years Ago )

[quote][b]CK and his 55Tbird (3/6/2014)[/b][hr]Good one slick. hey... By aussiebill ( 11 Years Ago )

[quote][b]aussiebill (3/6/2014)[/b][hr][quote][b]CK and his 55Tbird... By lyonroad ( 11 Years Ago )

Thanks Mark! That's good to know. I'll try to keep my grimy... By Rono ( 11 Years Ago )

No problem Rono, you should be able to easily polish off any finger... By lyonroad ( 11 Years Ago )

I bought a set but had them shipped to Ian. he is coming to California... By Rono ( 11 Years Ago )

Sounds good, did you have to buy Ian a new suit case? By lyonroad ( 11 Years Ago )

Strange, I just checked the magnetism and both the pipes and flanges... By ian57tbird ( 11 Years Ago )

[quote][b]ian57tbird (3/6/2014)[/b][hr] Anyone got any thoughts on... By lyonroad ( 11 Years Ago )

[quote][b]lyonroad (3/6/2014)[/b][hr][quote] I've wondered this... By ian57tbird ( 11 Years Ago )

I should have know that was coming :w00t: Rono By Rono ( 11 Years Ago )

Thanks Mark. By CK and his 55Tbird ( 11 Years Ago )

I finally fitted my headers.I will up load some photo's tomorrow. Its... By CK and his 55Tbird ( 11 Years Ago )

RE: Stainless headers in Aussieland By CK and his 55Tbird ( 11 Years Ago )

Or this way???? Turbo style! By CK and his 55Tbird ( 11 Years Ago )

CK what sort of clearances do you have from the column and chassis? Do... By ian57tbird ( 11 Years Ago )

Being mine is manual, I have to put an S-bend around the clutch... By CK and his 55Tbird ( 11 Years Ago )

[quote][b]CK and his 55Tbird (3/20/2014)[/b][hr] Is there any after... By lyonroad ( 11 Years Ago )

Nice looking work, Mark By pegleg ( 11 Years Ago )

Thanks for the kind words Frank (and all the great insights you... By lyonroad ( 11 Years Ago )

I'll take some better photo's on the weekend in the day light. By CK and his 55Tbird ( 11 Years Ago )

The mods. do look great. A nd i'm envious of the booster fitment, I'm... By CK ( 11 Years Ago )

[quote][b]CK (5/1/2014)[/b][hr] A nd i'm envious of the booster... By lyonroad ( 11 Years Ago )

Hi guys Curious how others went with these headers? I've found the... By CK ( 10 Years Ago )

I have not installed mine (not sure if I ever will) but you might... By ian57tbird ( 10 Years Ago )

I just talked to him via email and he said he would ship to the states... By 62bigwindow ( 10 Years Ago )

The conversion rate is your way, aussie $ is about 77 cents US. By aussiebill ( 10 Years Ago )

I am glad I went through and reread the post.I was getting ready to... By 62bigwindow ( 10 Years Ago )

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