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Jamie @ Doug Thorley · 01-17-2008, 10:05 AM

Hello everyone. Let me start by introducing myself. I'm the design engineer at Doug Thorley headers. I have always been a big fan of the '67-'72 era chevy trucks and have the pleasure of working on truckin' magazines "67 nightmare". Some of you may already know about the project but I will give the rest of you the skinny...

It's a 67 c-10 1/2 ton
It's currently undergoing a frame off resto and has entirely new suspension.
It's a ls1 motor swap

disc brakes all around.
A very nice truck is coming together here

Why I'm here...

First, let me say that this is not a sales pitch. I just want to let you guys know how we are involved with this truck and our future involvement in our community here.

My intention is to build a specific header for this swap in particular. The first of it's kind as far as I know. It's a tri-y design and is designed to work with the classic performance products swap kit. The headers are still under development as we speak and I WOULD LOVE TO HAVE YOUR INPUT.

so, having said all that, please feel free to hit me with all the questions you may have about the truck or exhaust products as I'm here to help.

Jamie Joyce (951)371-1744 ext. 253

Now, for a little eye candy...

jb4short · 01-17-2008, 10:26 AM

Nice! And welcome.

BTW: Any forum member disounts and I'll take a set of ceramic coats for a '67 with a GM 350/330 crate today.....LOL

Jamie @ Doug Thorley · 01-17-2008, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tri-ProAutomotive

Nice! And welcome.

BTW: Any forum member disounts and I'll take a set of ceramic coats for a '67 with a GM 350/330 crate today.....LOL

Thanks for the welcome.

I'm not opposed to giving forum discounts but first I need to take care of Josh and contribute a little more to this site other than info

...

86swb · 01-17-2008, 11:17 AM

Welcome to the board from Western Kentucky.

jsbgump · 01-17-2008, 02:48 PM

Welcome to the board from Texas

**stllookn** · 01-17-2008, 03:26 PM

NICE PIPES!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Welcome from sunny Seattle, WA. Are those short tube headers for slammed trucks???? That is what I would need.

krue · 01-17-2008, 06:53 PM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi!

shaneschevys · 01-17-2008, 08:04 PM

Welcome from FT Worth TX.

SRH916 · 01-17-2008, 08:04 PM

Welcome to this amazing forum. I'm sure you will get all the help you could ask for. I know I did, and still am. Looks like an awesome project. I wish I could get some funds for that together for my truck.

72BlckButy · 01-17-2008, 10:26 PM

to the board from Mid-MO!!!

bobbo · 01-17-2008, 10:32 PM

Welcome to the board from SW Missouri! Nice truck and awesome pipes!

Jamie @ Doug Thorley · 01-18-2008, 12:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stllookn

NICE PIPES!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Welcome from sunny Seattle, WA. Are those short tube headers for slammed trucks???? That is what I would need.

These are built so that the very bottom of the collector flange is around an inch above the frame so they will never hit. This is the only shot I have of where the collector terminates but you get the idea....

Thanks for the warm reception everyone!

jkaylor68gmc · 01-18-2008, 12:52 AM

Dude, Welcome to the board from TRUCK BUILDER magazine, the other guys. Those headers look awesome!!!!!

Just a little input, how low are they gonna hang.It always looks funny to see a '67-'72 sitting still and notice the headers hanging almost all the way to the ground. Sorry to be the buzz kill here. Just an editorial tech question?

Josh

Jamie @ Doug Thorley · 01-18-2008, 01:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jkaylor68gmc

Dude, Welcome to the board from TRUCK BUILDER magazine, the other guys. Those headers look awesome!!!!!

Just a little input, how low are they gonna hang.It always looks funny to see a '67-'72 sitting still and notice the headers hanging almost all the way to the ground. Sorry to be the buzz kill here. Just an editorial tech question?

Josh

No problem Josh. The headers are designed well above the bottom of the frame rail so there really isn't any chance of the headers draging no matter how low the truck sits. Once the headers are done I will post pics of the bottom side for you guys.

Maybe we can do something together? I'll pm ya...

Old Chevy Mech · 01-18-2008, 02:52 AM

from CT.

Frank

jkaylor68gmc · 01-18-2008, 03:16 AM

Cool, got your pm, I will give ya a call later.

panhandler62 · 01-18-2008, 04:45 AM

Welcome..

If you look around on the build threads in the truck year boards you will find people putting just about every imaginable GM powerplant into all years of trucks. LSx swaps are very popular for those with the cash to do them and there is a dedicated (obessive?) sub community that is convinced that the best powerplant of all time for a GM truck is a Cadilac mill.

I'm betting that you will find a wide range of product opportunities here.

L0WRIDE · 01-18-2008, 07:46 AM

to the boards

pcmcobra · 01-18-2008, 09:15 AM

*****in!
bout time somebody got off their arse and made some c10/ls1 headers.

Wonder how the fitment would be on an 86, should be pretty close.

ps, is that a typhoon intake? Hard to see..

Jamie @ Doug Thorley · 01-18-2008, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pcmcobra

*****in!
bout time somebody got off their arse and made some c10/ls1 headers.

Wonder how the fitment would be on an 86, should be pretty close.

ps, is that a typhoon intake? Hard to see..

Thanks, figured it would be nice to just purchase a set rather than make something else work.

I might be able to make an educated guess if I had good pics of the engine bay of an '86.

Yup, that's the typhoon intake/throttle body. Pretty nice piece too.

**Hart_Rod** · 01-18-2008, 10:56 AM

Welcome from ABQ, NM!! Doing a couple of those swaps myself, 69 Suburban and 67 CrewCab. Your rendering looks kinda familiar,

.

**Ron 586** · 01-18-2008, 02:29 PM

Welcome to the board from West Tennessee.

Jamie @ Doug Thorley · 01-19-2008, 12:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Welcome from ABQ, NM!! Doing a couple of those swaps myself, 69 Suburban and 67 CrewCab. Your rendering looks kinda familiar,

.

Real nice Rob!!

The rendering I posted is what Truckin' magazine provided me.

Jamie

**Hart_Rod** · 01-19-2008, 12:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jamie @ Doug Thorley

Real nice Rob!!

The rendering I posted is what Truckin' magazine provided me.

Jamie

I plagarized that one from one of our board members (BLAZAIR???) that does some FANTASTIC renderings. I still haven't decided what I'm going to do with the Crewcab yet. My original intentions was a very mild build........

R

**Hart_Rod** · 01-19-2008, 01:05 AM

I used the ECE motor mount setup in my 2 builds. Any idea if your headers will work with them? If you want to send me a set, I'll test fit them for you,

. Supposedly Sanderson was working on a set, but it's been almost 2 years.......

01-17-2008, 10:05 AM	#1
Jamie @ Doug Thorley Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Corona, Ca. Posts: 102	'67 project nightmare ls1 swap Hello everyone. Let me start by introducing myself. I'm the design engineer at Doug Thorley headers. I have always been a big fan of the '67-'72 era chevy trucks and have the pleasure of working on truckin' magazines "67 nightmare". Some of you may already know about the project but I will give the rest of you the skinny... It's a 67 c-10 1/2 ton It's currently undergoing a frame off resto and has entirely new suspension. It's a ls1 motor swap disc brakes all around. A very nice truck is coming together here Why I'm here... First, let me say that this is not a sales pitch. I just want to let you guys know how we are involved with this truck and our future involvement in our community here. My intention is to build a specific header for this swap in particular. The first of it's kind as far as I know. It's a tri-y design and is designed to work with the classic performance products swap kit. The headers are still under development as we speak and I WOULD LOVE TO HAVE YOUR INPUT. so, having said all that, please feel free to hit me with all the questions you may have about the truck or exhaust products as I'm here to help. Jamie Joyce (951)371-1744 ext. 253 Now, for a little eye candy... Attached Images

01-17-2008, 10:26 AM	#2
jb4short Damn Yankee Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lynchburg, VA Posts: 2,261	Re: '67 project nightmare ls1 swap Nice! And welcome. BTW: Any forum member disounts and I'll take a set of ceramic coats for a '67 with a GM 350/330 crate today.....LOL

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stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,463	Re: '67 project nightmare ls1 swap NICE PIPES!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Welcome from sunny Seattle, WA. Are those short tube headers for slammed trucks???? That is what I would need. __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

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SRH916 1975 C-10 Silverado LWB Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 326	Re: '67 project nightmare ls1 swap Welcome to this amazing forum. I'm sure you will get all the help you could ask for. I know I did, and still am. Looks like an awesome project. I wish I could get some funds for that together for my truck. __________________ 1975 LWB C-10 Silverado - Stock - "BIG 10" - 4 Bolt 350 "Brand new" 1200mi - THM-375 "Brand new w/trans cooler" 5000mi 1995 Ford Lightning - Bone Stock - 351W - Vortech??

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01-18-2008, 12:52 AM	#13
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Re: '67 project nightmare ls1 swap Dude, Welcome to the board from TRUCK BUILDER magazine, the other guys. Those headers look awesome!!!!! Just a little input, how low are they gonna hang.It always looks funny to see a '67-'72 sitting still and notice the headers hanging almost all the way to the ground. Sorry to be the buzz kill here. Just an editorial tech question? Josh __________________ 1947 International KB-1 1957 Chevy Bel-Air riding low 1962 swb fleetside 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 7-inch lift on 35 Daily driver 2016 Chevy Tahoe Better halves ride

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01-18-2008, 03:16 AM	#16
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Re: '67 project nightmare ls1 swap Cool, got your pm, I will give ya a call later. __________________ 1947 International KB-1 1957 Chevy Bel-Air riding low 1962 swb fleetside 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 7-inch lift on 35 Daily driver 2016 Chevy Tahoe Better halves ride

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01-18-2008, 09:15 AM	#19
pcmcobra Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 1,684	Re: '67 project nightmare ls1 swap ****in! bout time somebody got off their arse and made some c10/ls1 headers. Wonder how the fitment would be on an 86, should be pretty close. ps, is that a typhoon intake? Hard to see.. __________________ 1986 C10 SWB 6.0/6l90e Miami...Flee it like a native Last edited by pcmcobra; 01-18-2008 at 09:18 AM.*

01-18-2008, 10:56 AM	#21
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,827	Re: '67 project nightmare ls1 swap Welcome from ABQ, NM!! Doing a couple of those swaps myself, 69 Suburban and 67 CrewCab. Your rendering looks kinda familiar, . Attached Images __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3 Last edited by Hart_Rod; 01-19-2008 at 12:45 AM.

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01-19-2008, 01:05 AM	#25
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,827	Re: '67 project nightmare ls1 swap I used the ECE motor mount setup in my 2 builds. Any idea if your headers will work with them? If you want to send me a set, I'll test fit them for you, . Supposedly Sanderson was working on a set, but it's been almost 2 years....... __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3 Last edited by Hart_Rod; 01-19-2008 at 01:05 AM.

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