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Jan 30, 2017 | 01:14 AM

the gruffalo

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What headers to get.

Hi ford folks, hope you all had a great Christmas and here's to the new year ahead. Can anyone help me to find out the best headers to put on my 1952 f1, I want to keep the original steering column and box, but I want to have twin exhaust pipes on the truck. There's so many different types and styles on offer but I have been told that not all of them will allow me to keep the original steering column. Please help.
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Jan 30, 2017 | 01:51 AM

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What engine and front suspension?

Jan 30, 2017 | 03:54 AM

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Hi thanks for the reply, sorry I was a bit short on info. Truck has a v8 flathead 8cm engine, with the original I beam front axel .
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Jan 30, 2017 | 08:22 AM

26tudor

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Red's Headers I have them on my 51 F1 original steering box. They fit good

Jan 30, 2017 | 08:26 AM

the gruffalo

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Hi Jim thanks for the info, which Web store did you get them from ? Mick

Jan 30, 2017 | 03:30 PM

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26tudor was referring to these guys.

'48-'52 PU Header F1, F2, F3, F5 [3130] - $295.00 : Red's Headers, Speed Equipment For Old Fords

Check the different speed shops and suppliers to maybe get a better price. Oh, and seriously consider getting them ceramic coated as they will last longer.

Philip

Jan 30, 2017 | 04:00 PM

26tudor

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Yea that's where I got mine I also bought the extension pipes from the headers to the mufflers I will get a local shop to run them out the back in the spring
Extensions - '48-'52 Pu [1307] - $65.00 : Red's Headers, Speed Equipment For Old Fords

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Feb 1, 2017 | 04:18 PM

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Ditto for me. I got them directly from the website that Philip posted. They fit perfectly. Suggest that you get the ceramic chrome coating. Extra but worth it.

Feb 1, 2017 | 10:06 PM

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the gruffalo

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Wow Pete what a fantastic job you have done on your flathead, thanks for the reply. Mick

Feb 2, 2017 | 11:20 AM

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Thanks Mick. If I would quit reading FTE I might get it finished but I keep changing the goal posts as I read all the good things that others have done.

Feb 2, 2017 | 11:25 AM

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I have the same set up in my 51 F-1 with a flathead and the original steering box and pedals.

I bought the Reds Headers with the extension pipes. My only regret is that I didn't pay extra and get the ceramic coated ones.

Keith