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May 26, 2018 | 09:30 AM

Bhebert449

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Factory style side pipe covers

i am looking to convert my rear exhaust 69 427 to side exhaust. The chrome plated factory style covers retail for around $2,600. Is there a secondary market for these? Don’t want to spend that much but prefer the factory style look vs the hooker type.

May 27, 2018 | 12:47 AM

caskiguy

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May 27, 2018 | 07:14 AM

Hammerhead Fred

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There's only one source for the OEM chrome covers.
All your alternatives will be fiberglass.

May 27, 2018 | 07:36 AM

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On this subject is there a side exhaust cover that will fit larger diameter header side pipes?

May 27, 2018 | 09:57 AM

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I know about the fiberglass covers. Has anyone had these chrome plated? Wonder how close they look to the originals? There is a place in Pennsylvania that can plate fiberglass

May 27, 2018 | 10:06 AM

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I know about the fiberglass covers. Has anyone had these chrome plated? Wonder how close they look to the originals? There is a place in Pennsylvania that can plate fiberglass

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1968-1982-C...kAAOSwru9a~hVr

May 27, 2018 | 10:24 AM

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On this subject is there a side exhaust cover that will fit larger diameter header side pipes?

I used the fiberglass covers- chromed them and used ½"square tubing to space them out.

My custom made 4" Stainless exhaust-utilizing electric cutouts to go from 2½" straight pipes to a "glass pack" type muffler fit perfectly.

May 27, 2018 | 10:34 AM

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I know about the fiberglass covers. Has anyone had these chrome plated? Wonder how close they look to the originals? There is a place in Pennsylvania that can plate fiberglass

I bought my covers from a fellow forum member who was unhappy after spending almost $600 to have the fiberglass chromed- on top of the $375 he had in the covers.

So after spending almost a $1k-to me- it doesn't look like the chromer prepped the covers very well (rough edges)and I don't see the money in them as well...I got them for a little more than the bare fiberglass covers.

I keep looking for a deal on the real thing- but in the mean time will run these covers. I mean $2K+!!!