~ Memories ~
'Blackjack Headers' > {Marketed by Mr. Gasket}
Fabricated by the 'Tenneco Automotive Operating Company'
Filed ........ December 13, 1976
Lake Forest, Illinois
First came out in 1977.
Famous for the '3-Bolt' Swivel Flange Plate.
The Headers were usually advertised for $67.95.
And yes, painted 'Jet-Black'.
But wait,
Then they introduced > the 'AK-5000' Aluminum-Coated Headers.
Oh, did they have horrible 'Flange-Head Plates'. They were so bad, that
Mr. Gasket {a gasket company} suggested 'not' to use a Gasket between
the Flange-Header and Cylinder Head.
Thin tubing as well ..... 19 Gauge {.042"} on a good day.
Marketed as > "The Most Horsepower for the Least Amount of Money"
* Blackjack Headers ........... $67.95
* Aluma-Kote Headers ....... $117.95
See Link.
http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/...ebsite Pics/Blackjackheaders.jpg?t=1242060435
~ Marketing Angle ~
* Electrostatically Painted
* Header Performance at a Moderate Price
* 100% Quality Tested
* Includes all Mounting Hardware and Gaskets
* Emission Fittings > installed where noted