1972 Motion Chevelle Article

[thomam]

I wanted to provide an update as all is not lost with the headers and side pipes that I purchased.

We were able to get the passengers side in with no problem tonight as it took 15 minutes to align. The drives side, not the same as they are really tight and the car needs to be higher to make the proper angle to put in position. I will try next week as the can needs to be higher (working without a lift is real hard).

Let me tell you, these are really tight and hard to put in the car and trying not to scratch anything. REAL PAIN..

I think they look cool the way they are and if all goes well I will use to fire the engine and the they will be chromed..

Wish me luck as I need it on the drivers side..

Regards, Mark

[COPO]

Congrats on getting one side in. Worst case, you can unbolt the motor, raise it up with an engine crane and fit the header in loose and then put everything else back in place. A bit like fitting a jigsaw puzzle together and certainly a 2-3 person job. A pain in the a** for sure, but that's worked for me in the past when I did not have access to a lift.

[DougA]

When I installed headers in my 72 BB Chevelle, on the drivers side, I had to remove clutch linkage, oil filter, steering box and shaft, remove both front motor mount bolts, and jack up the engine as high as I could, to get clearance to fit without bending or dinging. Was still a battle, this was with Hooker Super Comps, 2" tubes.

[thomam]

Doug,

Thanks for the feedback as I hope it is not as extreme.. More to come and wish me luck

mark

[DougA]

Good luck on your restoration. Sure looks like you're on the right path to me.
Just a cool car!

[thomam]

Good news! I was able to put in place the drivers side headers and sidepipes... These are the biggest tighest headers in the world. I had to get the car up about 4-5 inches higher to support the proper angle. I think they only make by a hair on all areas.

My next step is to get them chromed and them back on the car. Thanks to all who supported this effort.

Regards, Mark

[thomam]

I have provided some pictures of one header that is currently chromed. The work to get to this point has been very difficult from fitting to chroming.

Anyway, please see some updated pictures as more to come in the next several weeks.

Regards, Mark

[Postsedan]

All your hard work is paying off. The end result will be nothing short of spectacular

Thanks for sharing.....keep posted these awesome pictures.

Dan

[JoeC]

thanks for the updates

are those the original Motion valve covers that came on the car?

[thomam]

Dan

Thanks for the feedback! I watched the video and beautiful cars. I also have a frost green z/28 since 1975 as it was my high school car. The color today is different and not seen much

Regards, Mark