Thanks, Longbox; appreciate any and all suggestions. What was involved with removing those studs and replacing with threaded rod? Is this something a DIYer can do or will I need a machinge shop. I'm wanting to do whatever I can myself to maintain "bragging rights." It's probably obvious, but I've never attempted a exhaust upgrade/swap like this before.

Montana first time diy rebuilder.
1948 Five window, 3/4 ton, 216 motor, four speed, six volt, mostly original
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