Left for Dead 68 Barracuda Buildup

Here is some header pictures for comparison.
The white set are original to the Hurst SS cars.
The hooker unpainted set is what can be bought today.
They are enough different to cause problems with fit from
what my research on the web tells me. Will see if this is true
and report here with my findings.
Every pair of these newer headers I have found used have had the crap beat out of them with hammers and welded repairs. I take that as a indication they don't fit well. Strange
thing is the areas racers have banged and welded on the pipes
is not in the same places consistently from set to set.
So I am leaning toward engine placement and header tolerance during manufacturing being the reason for all the
problems.
If this set I got turns into a total bust I will make my own set
from purchased bends and a pair of flanges. I would have
preferred to use 2" primary's if I could have bought them in this size.