I have one for you that need the one ear repaired ( common problem )
The LH is different angle as it has to clear the steering box . This one has been blasted and does have pitting . Correct cast code , but is a late 67 date for the 68 model year .
I'm not at my books at the moment so I'm going by memory but I believe the left big block manifold for B body interchanges 65-67, then 68-70 is a different one.
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1966 Strato Chief 2 door, 427 4 speed, 45,000 original miles
1966 Grande Parisienne, 396 1 of 23 factory air cars (now converted to a "factory" 4 speed)
It's worth a try but from what I know, it takes a guy with experience and the right equipment to have any hope of success. Common issue on the big block manifolds.
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1966 Strato Chief 2 door, 427 4 speed, 45,000 original miles
1966 Grande Parisienne, 396 1 of 23 factory air cars (now converted to a "factory" 4 speed)
I have one in the garage, I'll be back home later in the week.
If I recall, 68-70 are the same for the B-body big blocks, and that manifold is only used on B-body. Single & dual exhaust use the same.
brazing is the way to go;
because these are not a stress point like a lower stud boss, that should hold just fine.
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1970 Formula 400 Carousel Red on black (std) interior "no drivetrain option" car (same base drivetrain as GTO) 1:411 1970 Firebird Formulas originally sold in Canada
ok, I did my acrobatics to get some photo's. I've got 4 of them.
All are 3914613 castings, date codes are L-R:
C 3 9 (March 3 1969)
E 15 9 (May 15 1969)
J 18 9 (Oct 18 1969)
L 4 7 (Dec 4 1967) Has had front ear repaired.
As C 3 9 was the closest to your original A22 9, here's additional photo's of that one:
Shipping would be a killer, and it's likely a good idea to remove the studs prior to shipping as they have a habit of getting broken no matter how well it's packed.
-- Edited by seventy2plus2 on Sunday 23rd of June 2024 10:59:32 PM
