>Date: Wed, 22 Jul 1998 23:17:40 -0400
>To: Alicia <larisab@ix16.ix.netcom.com>
>From: James Barrett <jamesbrt@mindspring.com>
>Subject: Re: headers & Tie rod ends
>
>At 08:18 PM 7/19/98 -0400, you wrote:
>>>Date: Sun, 19 Jul 1998 17:16:50 -0400
>>>To: tiger
>>>From: Alicia <larisab@popd.ix.netcom.com>
>>>Subject: headers
>>>
>>>listers, i have seen mentioned on list jc whitney headers a couple a
>>times, in there catalog there are listings for 260 ford for
>>mustang,fairlane ect. for around $90.00
>>>do thay fit if so which # or should i buy ss for $195.00 ? (cheep cheep)
>>thanks, Dan
>>>
>>Alicia & Dan
>>Windsor, NY
>>
>>B9471431
>>B395017486LRX
>>B395000648LRX
>>
>>
>Dan,
> I previously had a set or two of the JC. Whitney headers. They were
>specifically for Tigers and I believe they were "Wolf" brand made in Mexico.
>Haven't seen any Tiger parts listed in JC Whitney in a long time. Last thing
>I saw was a close out on tie rod ends and I bought a bunch real cheap. Even
>these have been used up now.
> I don't know if regular Mustang headers would fit. You might be able to use
>the headers as the base material to fabricate a set that would fit if you
>can use a gas welder. The JC Whitney headers for the Tiger were very thin
>material.
> By the way, on the subject of tie rod ends, I found that the Alpine
>ends and Tiger tie rod ends were identical except for the size of the threaded
>hole. I simply drill out the Alpine threads with a bit correct for the
>larger threads and then tap the hole. Either the Alpine left or right hand
>threaded ends can be modified for the Tiger which has right hand threads.
>
>
>
James Barrett Tiger II 351C and others
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