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Chuck:
I am not suggesting that you adust the ride height now, just that when you install the engine, trannie, clutch and gas, their combined weight will settle the car down about 2 inches in the front, and as such, you will not probably see the exhaust pipes as much. You could also consider spraying them with a black heat paint yourself. Eastwood has some nice header paint that could do the trick for you I bet. But if it were me, I would go with Airborn. I would check with them to see what they suggest. They do a really nice job. My side pipes have held up wonderfully all these years and evoke positive comments to this day. Mine are a satin black and withstand rock dings and such.

The car is looking good Chuck.

Who is building the engine and what will it be?
What trannie and clutch?