Project ... 'TAKE-OVER'

[camcojb]

Originally Posted by Sheck44

Jody ... have to admit I was slightly disappointed with the finish.
Even on close-up, yours have NO visible welds.

I literally waited almost 5 months for these, they are WAAAY backed up and as you have suggested looks like quality is taking a back seat to production.

I've sent a note to the guys at SpeedTech

Steve

They were made by Ultimate Headers. Still looks like their flanges and cast elbows, but maybe Speedtech is getting them made by someone else now, or in house.

The ones in my pic were bought directly from Ultimate Headers as they make them for RS, Speedtech, and Morrison chassis as well as others.

[Sheck44]

Jody, nope ... in fact I chatted with Jim at Ultimate a few times wondering where / or when they would be ready. These are definitely Ultimates ...

Btw ... Thanks Jody, after I saw yours my OCD went into overdrive and this is what I was doing all afternoon !!

Full comparison of the one side I finished and the side I am going to do tomorrow


IMG_7221 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

IMG_7219 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

IMG_7222 by Steve Heck, on Flickr


Now don't get me wrong, I love doing this sh!t and I get a ton of satisfaction in taking something fugly and making it beautiful ... I just expected a LOT better coming from Ultimate

Cheers
Steve

[Sheck44]

IMG_7223 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

[camcojb]

Much better!!!!! Something changed at Ultimate, but good to know that they clean up nice. I agree you shouldn't have to do that.

[WSSix]

I didn't want to say anything since it's not my money, but I was thinking the same thing in those first pics you shared, Steve. I know Ultimate is not inexpensive. I was not seeing the asking price in the delivered product.

Could it have been you ordered raw finish and they do take time to grind and remove the welds on coated versions? Just thinking out loud.

They cleaned up great which I am happy to see. Will you leave them polished or have them coated? Good work!

[Sheck44]

So ... here's where it gets a bit confusing

On the SpeedTech website cost for the headers is $1699.00

https://speedtechperformance.com/pro...7-1969-f-body/

And when you reference all the headers listed on the Ultimate site, specs/price indicate that you are in the 'satin' finish pricing ... guess not

https://ultimateheaders.com/2018/01/...es-version-ii/

Again, a little disappointing but nothing that cant be fixed !!

Trey, not sure yet, may leave polished

Oh, and stay tuned, we trial the D printed center console today

Cheers
Steve

[camcojb]

Looks like the mill finish to me, which should have been a lot less money. Oh well, now you've got a project lol. By the way, polished doesn't stay that way once you start driving it. They turn a real cool gold hue immediately, but then get that chalky discolored look. That's why I end up with coated headers on my builds.

[Panteracer]

We have many Panteras with SS 180s on them that
don't seem to turn colors or chalk ... maybe they don't drive them much
or they polish them all the time
I have a set on order with my new engine and will see

Bob

[Sheck44]

Ok, spent some time at the interior shop yesterday testing out the 3D printed 'mock-up' console. We have a few minor tweaks to make to the final version but we are VERY close ....

Meanwhile the interior is turning out better than I could have ever imagined ... The feedback thus far is exactly what I was hoping for, incredible detail, craftsmanship, colour and that 'less is more'.

Just my personal opinion, but today everyone is trying to 'out-do' everyone else, and by doing so typically overcomplicate, too busy, too blingy etc. With this car, I wanted the colour and simple design elements to do the talking and again so far opinions absolutely agree, and I hope you guys do too.


IMG_7229 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

IMG_7233 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

[Sheck44]

So here is the final version of the console.

Screenshot 2025-03-20 222017 by Steve Heck, on Flickr


In front of the arm rest sloping down will be the window switches and the E-stopp electric brake button. These will be inserted into a billet / machined faceplate.

IMG_7242 by Steve Heck, on Flickr


We are using the Ring brothers shifter ring .... All of the custom components used will incorporate the similar design


BOW6211000__66435 by Steve Heck, on Flickr


In front of the shifter will house the 3 gauge pod from Dakota Digital, to be inserted into the lower part of the upright, with the custom machined bezel

IMG_7243 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

Here is the mock-up

IMG_7240 by Steve Heck, on Flickr


Above that, my designer came up with the brilliant idea of incorporating the AC controls right into the center vent ...

Screenshot 2025-03-20 221153 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

Screenshot 2025-03-20 221004 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

IMG_7239 by Steve Heck, on Flickr