New from SE Idaho

[taclem]

I have a 66 short wheelbase step side with a 292 6 cyl. and grandma 4-spd. So far have removed all rust and painted a bright Yellow, relocated the gas tank (Home built), and put a tonneau cover over the bed. The truck was originally a long wb fleet side, we found a swb frame and used that along with a bed and fenders from a 78 Chev. Now rebuilding a saginaw (car) 4 speed which will be more fun. I want to convert to disc brakes in front with 2 1/2" drop spindles. Will see how she sits after that I want a rake like we had in the 60's, so haven't touched the stock height rears yet. I am looking for a split exhaust sound with out loosing the carb heat feature of the stock manifolds. Sound reminiscent of the 235's we grew up with so many years ago.
T.

[del]

First off welcome Taclem. Did the 78 frame come with a suspension? The 78 has a lot more after market support.

The spit manifold I have dealt with should not interfere. They cut a hole in the bottom add a plate inside to split the manifold (either 3-3 or 4-2) and weld a flange on. The manifold is not cut in half, all the heat in the manifold is still there, be it redirected.

hope this helps.
del