joehalford01
'Vette brake specialist!
Hey guys,
I started a bit late as I had to do some chores and work on my wifes car, but i actually got something done today. It's not much but it's a start, I put together my first piece of mandrel bend that goes over the frame. I took two 90 degree mandrel bends and welded them to the collector flange. I did this because the headers exit parallel to the transmission crossmember. I considered grinding some room for the pipes but instead thought it would be better to go up and over the crossmember and run the exhaust parallel to the frame. This will not only look better because the exhaust will not be visible but it will also give me way more clearance when i either bag or lower the truck later. Anyways, let me know what you guys think. I'm also open to any tips on my welding based on what you see. I'm a total amateur. Thanks!
(the last pic is the other side so you can see what i mean about running into the crossmember, it's just enough to give me an excuse to do things the hard way)
I started a bit late as I had to do some chores and work on my wifes car, but i actually got something done today. It's not much but it's a start, I put together my first piece of mandrel bend that goes over the frame. I took two 90 degree mandrel bends and welded them to the collector flange. I did this because the headers exit parallel to the transmission crossmember. I considered grinding some room for the pipes but instead thought it would be better to go up and over the crossmember and run the exhaust parallel to the frame. This will not only look better because the exhaust will not be visible but it will also give me way more clearance when i either bag or lower the truck later. Anyways, let me know what you guys think. I'm also open to any tips on my welding based on what you see. I'm a total amateur. Thanks!
(the last pic is the other side so you can see what i mean about running into the crossmember, it's just enough to give me an excuse to do things the hard way)