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  • Kevin T.
    Expired
    • March 1, 2005
    • 8

    Kustom headers and side pipes

    I have an old original set of big block Kustom headers and side pipes. GM part #s 3960709 and 3960710. I know these were offered over the counter at GM . How rare are these ? Were these originally ever offered in chrome because that's what these are ? I have some pics if anyone is interested.
  • Edward B.
    Expired
    • March 29, 2013
    • 691

    #2
    Re: Kustom headers and side pipes

    How rare? Well, I remember picking up the complete setup from my local dealer back in the early 1970's for a few hundred dollars (which was EXPENSIVE at the time), but I don't know how rare they are. And mine weren't chrome but flat black.

    Thinking about this more, if they're NOS and never been installed, they're probably VERY rare! (although Joe Lucia probably has several sets - none for sale!!!)

    :-)

    Ed
    Last edited by Edward B.; April 6, 2016, 08:31 PM.

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    • Joe L.
      Beyond Control Poster
      • February 1, 1988
      • 43211

      #3
      Re: Kustom headers and side pipes

      Originally posted by Edward Bertrand (58273)
      How rare? Well, I remember picking up the complete setup from my local dealer back in the early 1970's for a few hundred dollars (which was EXPENSIVE at the time), but I don't know how rare they are. And mine weren't chrome but flat black.

      Thinking about this more, if they're NOS and never been installed, they're probably VERY rare! (although Joe Lucia probably has several sets - none for sale!!!)

      :-)

      Ed

      Ed------


      I have no sets. I wouldn't touch headers with a 10 foot pole. I hate them and would NEVER, EVER install them on one of my cars. I feel just about the same about them as I feel about side pipes, three twos, and TJ-2 louver trim. I don't have any of those pieces, either (and I don't want any).
      In Appreciation of John Hinckley

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      • Edward B.
        Expired
        • March 29, 2013
        • 691

        #4
        Re: Kustom headers and side pipes

        Uh oh. Then you would HATE my car! I have N14 and TJ2!! (No headers though. Completely stock...)

        Ed

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        • Dick W.
          Former NCRS Director Region IV
          • June 30, 1985
          • 10483

          #5
          Re: Kustom headers and side pipes

          I have had several sets of them over the years. They are getting fairly rare as they tend to rust out fairly quickly. I had one set of the chrome and while they looked good news, they tended to discolor rather quickly if you ran the car hard.

          There was a set on my L/88 when I bought it. When we restored it we installed a NOS 2" exhaust
          system. The car ran like we're has replaced the engine with a six cylinder.
          Dick Whittington

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          • Gene M.
            Extremely Frequent Poster
            • April 1, 1985
            • 4232

            #6
            Re: Kustom headers and side pipes

            Originally posted by Dick Whittington (8804)
            ..............

            There was a set on my L/88 when I bought it. When we restored it we installed a NOS 2" exhaust
            system. The car ran like we're has replaced the engine with a six cylinder.
            The 69 was a strange year for Corvette, putting small 2" pipes on everything. An L88 with full 2" exhaust was never intended to stay that way!

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            • Tom B.
              Very Frequent User
              • March 1, 1978
              • 720

              #7
              Re: Kustom headers and side pipes

              OK Kustom Headers were available outside of GM through mail order direct from OK and also speed shops ect. I don't believe they were ever available from GMP (Chevrolet Parts) in chrome, just black. There is only one number for each part of the system. If there was chrome available there would be a separate part number for black and for chrome. The chrome ones were probably sourced directly from OK or possibly someone had their black ones chromed.

              Tom

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              • Kevin T.
                Expired
                • March 1, 2005
                • 8

                #8
                Re: Kustom headers and side pipes

                Thanks for the replies. Here's a couple pics if someone was interested.IMG_0985.jpgIMG_0990.JPG

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