Sadly the "update" is that I had to put it on the back burner. Mom and Dad have some serious health issues and most of last year I had to deal with them. Even my life is put on hold but I have things pretty much resolved. Their health is not better, but their "situation" is somewhat safe and I can keep an eye (or both) on them. Dad is on O2, 24/7. Mom has Alzheimer's among other things.
I have discussed the headers idea with some race, and boat builder friends and they love it and agree that it will work. Since I had plenty of time to "think", I also have an idea for "help" not to eliminate, but certainly reduce cat blow overs, and a "cushioned" seat, (But that darn Mike at OL is doing it already.) I have to keep my ideas secret I guess. lol. But it's ok, Mike is a friend so more power to him.
The headers will come to life again after the holydays. (Mom and Dad will probably be in nursing homes), but I had to do what I had to do. Sux for me, but oh well.

why couldn't they be chrome finished on the outside? they leak from the inside out... if you make them out of stainless they could be polished, if you make them out of almost anything else they can be chromed or anodized....

i think they are some new alzheimers drugs available now...

Thanks Rat, but she is beyond that. Headers may be polished, chromed or painted as an option, but that would add to the price. Hell for the right $ I gold plate them for yaaaa.

i feel for ya dude, i lost my grandmother to alzheimers, and now my aunt has it... wish you and your mom the best with it...rm