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| | | | Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 44 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 44 | I have searched , but I don't see any posts regarding exhaust systems for my 37 original restoration. I'm looking for the best exhaust system that is available that represents an original style system. I am not opposed to using a stainless system if it' in the original design. Any opinions or experiences- good or bad? Thanks | | | | | Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 190 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 190 | I would like this information also. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 | well, I may as well put in my .02 worth.
First I would take my truck to a local reputable shop that specializes in exhaust system. Their stuff should be better and even less expensive than any system you can buy from any vendor.
They usually will have two grades of pipe.....some only carry one
Show them the route of the original pipe and let them do the entire job. It will look good, not be expensive as trying to buyh the stuff and do it yourself.... unless you have a pipe bender and buy the straight pipe lengths. I'd use 2" pipe. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,820 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,820 | Good information, Alvin. I agree.
"Truckin' Around .......... Since 1937!" My name is Joe and I am addicted to Classic Country Music. I just can't hep myself.Operators are standing by to take your calls! Now cruising in the Passing Lane | | | | | Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 44 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 44 | Thanks I think that's where I am headed, but wanted to see what others had done. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,388 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,388 | What about Waldron's Antique Exhaust? www.waldronexhaust.com | | | | | Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 41 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 41 | I used a Walker #21028 on my 38. I think it is the same muffler for all the 6 cyl's from the 30's to the 50's. Thay also have the correct band type hanger, #35609. Stan S. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 44 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 44 | | | | | | Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 154 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 154 | I went to the local muffler shop and talked to the owner. I told him what I had and he told me he had all the old recepies for bending the pipes clear back to the 1920's.Sure enough he let me back in the shop and let me watch him bend the pipe. The bending specs. were on recepie size cards. He pulled out a new piece of pipe and bent it up. Down pipe and tail pipe were only about 100 bucks. I purchased the muffler from Jim Carter. Took it all home and it bolted right up. A good shop should be able to make your pipes.
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