Factory style side pipe covers
05-26-2018, 09:30 AM
#1
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.
05-27-2018, 07:14 AM
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Melting Slicks
All your alternatives will be fiberglass.
05-27-2018, 07:36 AM
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Race Director
On this subject is there a side exhaust cover that will fit larger diameter header side pipes?
05-27-2018, 09:57 AM
#5
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
05-27-2018, 10:06 AM
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Le Mans Master
05-27-2018, 10:24 AM
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My custom made 4" Stainless exhaust-utilizing electric cutouts to go from 2½" straight pipes to a "glass pack" type muffler fit perfectly.
05-27-2018, 10:34 AM
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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+!!!
