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'77 step side desert runner

I swung the motor in today and I'm deciding how far back I want to push it. Initially I put the collectors on so that they point out the passenger side of the truck but the more I play with them I'm considering rotating the collectors so that they point out next to the passenger side of the transmission.

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ktmoutfront said:
Up exhaust is real popular in the sand car and SCORE class 1 cars. And boats, really fast boats.

It doesn't matter where the exhaust goes as long as it is efficient.
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I guess I should clarify that I had seen them in boats before. I always assumed that was simply because the exhaust needed to come up above the waterline anyway. I guess now that you mention it, I have seen it in a variety of rear engine applications too.

charity case said:
Well I really wanted to use the 180 degree headers. I really like how they sound and thought it would be neat on something I'm not concerned about cutting up.
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So it's more of a cool factor in your build, not necessarily because you needed the room down low. right on. They are certainly cool looking. :saweet:

Thanks for indulging my curiosity. :)
 
MORE MORE MORE!!! :woot: Trying to come up with something original to say... Uhhhhhhmmmm... Looks good! Nice work? Keep it up?
 
I hope you're making 2 of everything cause I need this suspension for a 76 step side 2wd in my pasture lol

Lookin awesome bud!!
 
Sorry for being a bit of a dolt, but I have never seen headers like that before. They actually intrude into the cab?
 
I just got a massive truck boner and also died a little inside because I wish I could make something this beautiful
I'm freaking stoked on this thing! Totally what I want to do for my next build! Can't wait to see the progress and what you got planned for the rear. :bow::popcorn::bow:
 
Oh and whenever you're feeling generous, I would love those CAD files. :D Did you do all the plate work on solidworks?
 
No I designed it all in ashlar vellum and cut it on a torch mate. That solid works is expensive!

Maybe once it's done and everything works I'll cut a few out for other guys.

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charity case said:
No I designed it all in ashlar vellum and cut it on a torch mate. That solid works is expensive!

Maybe once it's done and everything works I'll cut a few out for other guys.

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Way cool! I've never heard of that software before...who makes it?
Yeah I still have solid works from when I was a student:woot:. And I have access to a plasma table. I just have no idea where to even start. I really want to cad an a-arm suspension but just have no idea where to start without have a 3d modeler to get the truck into the software and then designing it.
 
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