Hello. 1951 Chevy 1/2-ton 216 here. This truck has a rusty muffler and no tail pipe, so it's a little loud. Do most of you guys take your muffler needs to a local shop, or can the average shade-tree mechanic do a muffler and tail pipe job? I know occasionally a tail pipe must be custom bent, and I think some flaring may be involved. Same question for shocks, which appear to be at least 30 years old on this truck. Working with giant springs may be better left to the pros with an overhead lift, it seems. Thoughts, or experiences?
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