220 Cummins, Backdrop Exhaust Manifold

[mrsmackpaul]

Im guessing this last one will keep the cab cooler but maybe need a heat shield for the starter motor, or maybe not.

All quite impressive to me 

[mrsmackpaul]

My Federal had a back drop manifold, well still does but it was a HB Cummins so the heads are different as it isnt a cross flow

 

Anyway great work your doing

 

Paul

[davehummell]

I didn't know the old 220's had a special sound I owned two of them and they didn't make as much noise as the 318 d. d. I drove. Now the 262 I had in my autocar that did sound better on a long pull. Those 220"s were so slow I think the sound got there way before you did.

[1961H67]

I’ll let y’all know when I get it started, I’ll run a long piece of flex pipe just to run it a bit before I start on the cab , I’m sure I really won’t be able to tell until I get to drive it and make it work, Thanks for all the reply’s! I’ll keep plugging away at it 

[1961H67]

Still a long way to go,, the paint on the 5th wheel was the original color that was painted over the factory Red ( Found under the hood chrome & emblems) was matched by my local DuPont store,, This was the color on the cab, fenders, hood, 5th wheel & fuel tank. The top of hood and cab was white, still trying to trace the original owner from 51 to 60, the older guys locally told me it was purchased new and painted by the local Coke distributor, one guy said Royal Crown, I Do know it was purchased buy a local welding co in the early 60s , they put the recon 220 in it , the driver of it is still living, he said they never painted it , and we got it in 1969 ,, so still not sure who the original owner was ,,,, any ideas out there,,, looking at the yellow/ orange paint scheme? 

[Rob]

Years ago I had a International K series bottle truck that was that yellow and you could plainly see where it was paint lettered on the doors "Coca-Cola" in their letting font of the time. I think that truck was late 1930's or early 1940's but far to gone to work with.

I donated it to a guy whom used it for parts.

[doubleclutchinweasel]

3 hours ago, 1961H67 said:

Still a long way to go,, the paint on the 5th wheel was the original color that was painted over the factory Red ( Found under the hood chrome & emblems) was matched by my local DuPont store,, This was the color on the cab, fenders, hood, 5th wheel & fuel tank. The top of hood and cab was white, still trying to trace the original owner from 51 to 60, the older guys locally told me it was purchased new and painted by the local Coke distributor, one guy said Royal Crown, I Do know it was purchased buy a local welding co in the early 60s , they put the recon 220 in it , the driver of it is still living, he said they never painted it , and we got it in 1969 ,, so still not sure who the original owner was ,,,, any ideas out there,,, looking at the yellow/ orange paint scheme? 

I can't wait to see this thing finished.  As close as I am to you, it would be a crime not to see it in person.

[mattb73lt]

That’s really starting to look good! I like the colors.

[1961H67]

I had time to work on the exhaust today,  have a parts truck with the engine & cab intact, so I did some measuring for the backdrop clearance,  think this will work, I’ll have to change the air filter location  later ( I was going to switch to a dry anyway) Thanks for the Coca Cola tip , My cell is 828 777 3406 ,, thanks for the information 

[h67st]

The colors are great, I like the contrasting 5th wheel.

[Freightrain]

Seems Coke trucks were yellow and red before switching to red and white.

 

Love the sound of that old back drop manifold....

 

[russell t]

the manifold with the baffel keeping the ex from cylinders 4 5 & 6 seperate will give you more of the sound you are looking for

[1961H67]

Got it started today,, almost done with chassis & running gear,, Started on cab ( probably a year project) 

[mattb73lt]

That’s really starting to look great! Awesome work and detail.

[mrsmackpaul]

Yes I am officially jealous, looks bloody fantastic, you should be proud 

 

Paul

[1961H67]

Thanks for ALL the Positive comments! I set the cab on yesterday, just to check clearance on my Backdrop Project,, I started it up with the one with No baffles, You couldn’t hear any “ Pop “ when reving fast ,, So I changed back to the one with baffles, had to make a zigzag pipe off the back,, but it clears ,, Started it again,,, Sweet! That’s the one! I could have been much farther along if not wasting Days swapping the Backdrops around! But I think it was well worth it! Now to set the cab back off and start body work! 

[1961H67]

A short video of it running with the Baffled Backdrop 

[mrsmackpaul]

I cant seem to get the video to play, anyone else have any luck ?

 

Paul

[1965]

4 minutes ago, mrsmackpaul said:

I cant seem to get the video to play, anyone else have any luck ?

 

Paul

Worked for me

[Mark T]

1 hour ago, mrsmackpaul said:

I cant seem to get the video to play, anyone else have any luck ?

 

Paul

I couldn't get it to play either 😞    but FYI  the one with the bullnose KW is a pretty good consolation prize

[mackdaddy]

On 6/1/2021 at 9:38 PM, russell t said:

the manifold with the baffel keeping the ex from cylinders 4 5 & 6 seperate will give you more of the sound you are looking for

You are correct and only the ones that are back drop and have the Cummins Diesel cast in them will have the baffle that splits the cylinders into 3's.

[1961H67]

YES ! I can tell that the one with the Baffles is going to be sweet,, Thanks to EVERYONE for all the Advice,  I should be able to swap a 220 exhaust in my sleep,, It’s All worth it  ! 

[Big Dog trucking]

Hey,  If anyone is interested. I have a Back Drop exhaust manifold for a 220 Cummins.

It's the one that shoots out the side not straight back. Maybe someone could tell me what it is worth as well.

When coupled with a straight pipe these have a very unique sound due to #6 shooting straight down the hole.

Thanks in advance.

Chris

503-803-1098

 

[1961H67]

Cab is coming along pretty good,,, I got sidetracked when I found a Set of Model 20 Jakes for it , that should make the Backdrop sound off 

[mrsmackpaul]

Well there's definitely gunna be a different note there now

 

 

Paul