KC John

I am installing side pipes on my '63 vert and I ran into a couple of problems I can't get around. I installed regular looking exhaust manifolds made by Dorman, and removed my headers.

I have Allen's pipes and the passenger side went on with out a hitch. On the driver's side my steering damper was in the way by about a .5".

I had to disconnect it to get the pipes on. Once that was disconnected it bolted up, but I would like to reinstall it. Do you guys have any suggestions?

The other problem is the alternator bracket. I altered the one that was on my car when I was using headers, but it didn't work. It makes the alternator sit up too high and it would hit the hood. Plus the long adjusting bar is too short to reach where it bolts to the alternator.

I looked at the parts venders web sites and I don't see anything different than what I have. Does anyone have a picture of the stock one so I know what I am looking for?

I'm going to go back out in the shop and see if I can get a few pictures to show you what I am dealing with. Thanks in advance for any help you can give me.

ragtopman

If you need some pics., let me know(need an address to send pics.). I also put Allen's on my 64(with GM manifolds) and didnt have any problems but then agian, I put power steering on mine.

Corbrastang

I would call allens and let them know. They should not interfere. Mine drivers pipes is very close, but it still clears.

KC John

Ragtopman, I sent you a PM with my email address. Thanks for the help.

Kensmith

I have stock non-power steering and Allen's sidepipes with no clearance issues. Also stock 2 1/2" ramshorns. Are you trying to push the sidepipe up too high?