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I'm finishing up my 1953 3100 and am ready to install an exhaust system for my 235. Does anyone make a basic kit that I can install myself? I'm not looking for twins, just a stock single setup. I don't live close to a muffler shop so would like to order something on-line if possible. Any recommendations? Thanks.

The filling station makes a kit. I'm not sure what shipping is, but I think they're located in Oregon somewhere...

http://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb.dll?parta~dyndetail~Z5Z5Z50000014a~Z5Z5Z52325~P249.00~~~~S3G70QJWDG16523501014a~Z5Z5Z5~Z5Z5Z50000014x

there is a fella on Ebay that makes OEM exhaust setups. He doesn't do custom only factory. I sent him a mesaage and he built mine for me for $200 included shipping. It came with evrything you needed, muffler, pipes, hangers,clamps, and the exhaust manifold gasket. The exhaust system fit like a glove and looked just like factory install. It has been a while since I ordered the exhaust system so i can't think of his name. But I'm pretty sure he is still there.

thanks for the info. I'll check both of those sources out

I need everything from the muffler back. Is that available from the usual vendors?

waldronexhaust.com made my 305 setup and it fit together perfect!!!!!!!!! and reasonably priced too!!!!!!!!

Chevs of the 40's has kits or individual exhaust parts. Exhaust
tailpipes
muffler
header pipe or front pipe



Tim

Thanks, Tim.

Just ordered mine from Waldron's. 3-4 week lead time. I'll keep you all posted on how well it fits and the quality.

He stated he doesn't live close to a muffler shop and wanted to install it himself.


Tim

I live near a relatively large city and I cannot find a muffler/exhaust shop that is able to make an exhaust system (for which they do not have a pattern). I gave up after having a shop who works with race care exhausts make a cob-jobbed set.

I'd be willing pay the shipping for a good set that fits. I have heard good things about Waldron's and I'd trust Chevs of the 40s.

The set I bought off eBay was a joke, but they gave me my money back.

"Everything from the muffler back" is one piece. That should not cost too much to have shipped.

Is this for a pickup or a panel body?

It's for a pickup.

Tim,they list a tail pipe for PANEL, SUBURBAN & CANOPY EXPRESS,here is the link. suburban tailpipe


Tim

Thanks, Tim

I could have used that about 8 years ago, I have "duallies" now.

Someone will find that link useful in the future (for a 47-55 panel-body).

I decided to go with Waldrons after both of the local exhaust shops turned their noses up at a 50's era vehicle over a 1989 corolla....

Ok time with for a Waldron's review. Exhaust arrived well packaged. They were very strict with me on exact info about vehicle and wheelbase. But when the exhaust came I had to trim about 4 inches off of the main pipe to make it all fit. I would rather it be too long than too short but overall this system/kit looks awesome and I am vary happy with the quality.

yep that is exactly what I am talking about, you can hardly find good services in america any more. I for one have no questions of why our economy is such a mess. I kinda lucked out as the guy I went to restores old chevy's too. I had to redo one of the pipes as he didn't get the little metal ring inside the header completely, and bent the heck out of it. But it was only $400 and all I had to do was take my little kid to the childrens museum while they did it.