Powder coated exhaust manifolds

The original color of exhaust manifolds when they left the factory was engine color. The manifolds were installed onto the engines before they were painted.
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looks like the converter was bolted to the crankshaft and the trans slid on to it.

Also check out the special tool swivel thing, a piece of pipe with 2 caps. I don't think OSHA would approve today.