The Ford Barn - help locating equipment Q...

The Ford Barn (https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/index.php)

- Model A (1928-31) (https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=3)

- - help locating equipment Q... (https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=167523)

hardtimes

04-28-2015 03:57 PM

help locating equipment Q...

2 Attachment(s)

Anyone know of a vendor/source of the pictured (red) manifold CLAMPS :confused:
I bought this set , years ago, from Reds Headers, but they do not have at this time.

Rex_A_Lott

04-28-2015 04:00 PM

Re: help locating equipment Q...

Looks like a piece of angle iron with a hole in it to me. Make your own.

Vin-tin

04-28-2015 05:55 PM

Re: help locating equipment Q...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rex_A_Lott (Post 1077114)

Looks like a piece of angle iron with a hole in it to me. Make your own.

X2.
Easy / quick to make.

Mitch//pa

04-28-2015 05:56 PM

Re: help locating equipment Q...

and then hi temp powder coat them

hardtimes

04-28-2015 11:07 PM

Re: help locating equipment Q...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mitch//pa (Post 1077184)

and then hi temp powder coat them

Hey Mitch,
Well, since no one knows of another source, I guess that I will have to do some metal work :) !

Rex_A_Lott

04-29-2015 04:20 AM

Re: help locating equipment Q...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mitch//pa (Post 1077184)

and then hi temp powder coat them

To me, that red looks garish and gaudy, right there. Powder coat might be the best for that look, though.
I think I'd try to make them from 304 stainless and then polish them.
Thanks for the ideas.
Good Luck:)

5window

04-29-2015 07:37 AM

Re: help locating equipment Q...

You could also just have them coated to match your exhaust?

Bruce Lancaster

04-29-2015 09:57 AM

Re: help locating equipment Q...

If you cut them with the leg that goes over manifold flange a bit longer, you could then make a curved indent on a bench grinder that would locate against the tube there, keeping the things parallel to the world...this would make them look less improvised and more like an integral part of the motor. Current ones have that 5 minutes with a hacksaw and an old street sign look...

hardtimes

04-29-2015 11:53 AM

Re: help locating equipment Q...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bruce Lancaster (Post 1077506)

Hey Bruce,
Great ideas from all, thanks ! I like your 'custom' touch idea, and the polished stainless idea also.
Garish...maybe, but this is built for running hard, not for points. What gets points for me ....is cheap durability and functionality at same time :) !

Hm, I just happen to know a fordbarner close by who is a perfectionist and has a set of good hands, which is helpful, eh ;)

Almost forgot another PLUS....he doesn't drink beer :eek::rolleyes:

bobfrev

04-29-2015 12:00 PM

Re: help locating equipment Q...

I got those with my set of headers and didn't use them because I used a custom made down draft carb, drop me a note and there yours to help the cause, Bob

zzlegend

04-29-2015 12:36 PM

Re: help locating equipment Q...

Quote:

Originally Posted by hardtimes (Post 1077565)

Hum. :cool:

hardtimes

04-29-2015 12:52 PM

Re: help locating equipment Q...

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobfrev (Post 1077567)

I got those with my set of headers and didn't use them because I used a custom made down draft carb, drop me a note and there yours to help the cause, Bob

Hey bobfrev,
YOU are a good guy :) ! I'm sending a PM now.

Mitch//pa

04-29-2015 12:54 PM

Re: help locating equipment Q...

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobfrev (Post 1077567)

I got those with my set of headers and didn't use them because I used a custom made down draft carb, drop me a note and there yours to help the cause, Bob

what color are they:D

that was a nice gesture

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:39 PM.