Exhaust manifold question, and Happy Thanksgiving wishes…

[Plyrr471]

Hey guys, first of all Happy Thanksgiving to you and your families, hope you enjoy the day. Attached is a pic of my ‘71 RR exhaust manifolds which I’m currently restoring in prep of replacing the headers currently on the car. Top piece is as it was since it’s been sitting for the last 40+ yrs since I’ve owned the car. Bottom piece has been worked over with a wire wheel on a drill. Do I need to continue to brush the one I’ve started or is it prepped sufficiently for hi temp paint, like Eastwoods? Should I apply some Naval Jelly maybe?
Can you guys recommend a source for a gasket and oem, or similar, bolt, sleeve nut, stud and bolt kit kit? I see kits on ebay, but am curious as to what you guys are using. Thanks all, have a great day.

 

[dadsbee]

Blast them, then VHT primer and cast paint following baking instructions there after..

 

[Plyrr471]

Those look great. I’m without blasting cabinet, but I can run a gun as I have a compressor. I’m afraid to bake them in my kitchen over or on the gas grill as I use them to cook. I imagine curing them in the oven would foul it, no?

 

[MWbirdLOVER70]

I put mine on the car after applying and drying and started up and cured them

 

[dadsbee]

I keep an extra oven in my hangar.. just in case. Not to say I haven't used the house oven as well.. LOL