factory side pipes
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Cruising
Joined: Feb 2006
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From: janesville WI 69 vert 350/350
factory side pipes
Hey hows it going! Noobie here And I need your help.
I have a 69 vert 350hp and I have all the parts ready
to switch to factory pipes.I did'nt have the money to boot
for crome covers,has any one had any luck painting fiberglass
covers to look right?Any tips about the change over would be great!
Thanks!
I have a 69 vert 350hp and I have all the parts ready
to switch to factory pipes.I did'nt have the money to boot
for crome covers,has any one had any luck painting fiberglass
covers to look right?Any tips about the change over would be great!
Thanks!
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Joined: Jun 2002
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From: I can walk to MA
I've never heard of trimming them.
My buddy had the 'glass covers on his '73 with original
'69 sidepipes. The bottom edge of the covers did rest on the
pipes. Over the course of several years, the fiberglass was
worn/burned on that edge. You couldn't tell unless you got
down on your knees and lifted the cover outward.
Go for it .. test fit first before painting.
IMHO - they look good painted to match the color of the vette.
My buddy had the 'glass covers on his '73 with original
'69 sidepipes. The bottom edge of the covers did rest on the
pipes. Over the course of several years, the fiberglass was
worn/burned on that edge. You couldn't tell unless you got
down on your knees and lifted the cover outward.
Go for it .. test fit first before painting.
IMHO - they look good painted to match the color of the vette.
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