I didn't spend a lot of time in the shop yesterday, but I got a decent start on making the header tubes. I spent some time in the morning trying to locate the remaining tubing I need. The auto parts store I usually do business with can get the tube but it comes in 10' lengths. I checked Speedway Motors and they've got what I want but shipping is $43.00 dollars - just a dollar less than the cost of the tubing. I've decided to get the stuff locally. It'll cost me about the same as Speedway but I'll get twice as much tubing. I might be able to use the extra someday.
The U-bends showed up yesterday, so I've got enough to get a good start on the job now. It's supposed to hit 90 degrees today - just a couple more than yesterday. I'm certainly not a big fan of the hot days, but I'll try and get at least the tube for cylinder #1 tacked together. I'll then know where the collector should be located and can make that. After that, just fill in the rest of the tubes and make the tailpipe.
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