1972 Motion Chevelle Article

[thomam]

I sent a private message

[scuncio]

Replied.

[luzl78]

Headers can be modified to move pipes to fit by a good fabricator and welder. Welds can be smooth sanded and headers coated.

[markinnaples]

Sorry to hear of your difficulties with your headers, but I have to say that this seems to be a common, common malady. These cars are around 50 years old or more, and that so many companies can't make a set of headers that fit cleanly escapes me. Why? I bought a set of Hedman headers because the ones I had previously bought didn't fit well at all and I had to dent one tube so much that I wasn't comfortable running it. But, even the new Hedman set had to be dented about 1/4" to 1/2" where the manual steering box sits; I can't image putting a set in with power steering and AC, etc.. Just seems so strange to me that they haven't gotten this down yet.

[luzl78]

American racing headers in Long Island will make you a perfect set of headers for you that will fit and tuck way up. It’ll cost you about $1,800 but they’re perfect for what you need

[thomam]

Thanks to all for the positive feedback!

I will be looking to go to American Racing headers to discuss my options but it will be expensive. To make a set to replace the OK Kustom headers with side pipes in polished stainless steel with be at least 6000 dollars.

I'm not real happy but I have to put on my big boy pants to make the car what it was in 1972. I still have a few options on the table. I want to complete the power train as the M22 goes in next followed by the Hone o drive and drive shaft.

I will try again with the headers and side pipes but I will need miracle as the do not line up to the heads. These pipes ae the biggest things you ever saw 2 1/8 tubes going into a 4 inch collector.

I also posted so positive pictures on the original white E/T scatter shield and clutch and pressure plate.

Regards, Mark

[L_e_e]

I struggled with a set of these side pipes years ago, I cut head flange vertically between the last 2 cylinders, worked great.

[thomam]

To all,

I have a hone o drive setup for my chevelle that was part of the original equipment from Motion. The problem I have is that I need to speak to somebody who has one in a car and has understands the workings.

My unit looks great but how do you know if it is in 1:1 gear or reduced in overdrive? How does the shifter work and what happens to the hone itself?

Does the level on the hone go (in or out) or (up and down)?

Is there anyone out there than has real knowledge of a hone?

I have provided two images,, Does the shift lever go in/out or up or down? How does it engage?

Let me know and thanks, mark

[JoeC]

I have seen the Hone manuals on-line

[thomam]

To all,

Well, we got the hone functional as required... Sitting for 49 years caused the engagement shaft to be locked.

Just for the record, the hone shaft goes in/out and not side to side.. All good and onto the installation this week.

thanks