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Old Apr 14, 2006 | 03:03 PM
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The front Y on the exhaust broke, right where it connects to the pipe leading to the CAT. Okay, since I am a strict budget (unemployment sucks), and the weather is perfect for driving, I did a TEMPORARY fix.

Took chicken wire, wrapped it around the break and then covered the wire with high temp tape. All I'm trying to do is channel the sound down the exhaust system.

I promise my Vette brothers and sisters that I will fix it correctly once the income is coming in.
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Old Apr 14, 2006 | 03:05 PM
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Should have made something out of clay.
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Old Apr 14, 2006 | 03:31 PM
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Were you able to drive it today? Was it enjoyable? If you answered yes to both that is a good thing. Get that suckah fixed when you can.

Now, get out there and drive that thing.
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Old Apr 14, 2006 | 03:33 PM
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I give you props for sharing it with us. I want pics.
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Old Apr 14, 2006 | 03:35 PM
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(ahem) Step away from the vette.....step away please....now tell us your story and we'll take up a collection......
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anything to just drive it
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Old Apr 14, 2006 | 04:19 PM
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(ahem) Step away from the vette.....step away please....now tell us your story and we'll take up a collection......
I figure a dollar or two from every CF member should get the exhaust fixed correctly, and get me through until I find a new job!! Thanks for the offer.

A pic? Not a bad idea. Now I have to figure out how to post pictures on here. Well, I guess I have plenty of time to do it.

BTW, Eddie 70, it works to certain degree, I did drive it today, and it only moderately sounds like a beat up truck
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I give you props for sharing it with us. I want pics.

Okay, here you go... sorry about the size!
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New twist on the old "coffee can" exhaust repair.
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Old Apr 14, 2006 | 08:59 PM
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Like NH says,, all thats missing is the Maxwell House coffe can, top and bottom cut off and a couple of hose clamps. Maybe a wrap of "Tiger Tape" Would bring a tear to Bubbas eye.
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Old Apr 14, 2006 | 11:00 PM
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TFeld78. I think I might have a Y-pipe. I will look tomorrow. Where are you located?

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some times you do what you have to do been there done that
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I think I would have kept that info to myself
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Go to the dollar store and buy some muffler bandage.
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If your gonna do bubba then do quality bubba.
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