YES it's another side pipe thread!
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Re: YES it's another side pipe thread! (NOTHIN'LIKE'A'69')
What type of sidepipes are you planning to install?
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From: Charles Town WV
Re: YES it's another side pipe thread! (NOTHIN'LIKE'A'69')
To complement what OHSIXX was saying, are you a set of hookers or 69 style pipes?
My advice would be to install them along the sides of the car, and make sure they run to the engine. They might burn the fenders and the roof pillars if they are installed upside down.
My advice would be to install them along the sides of the car, and make sure they run to the engine. They might burn the fenders and the roof pillars if they are installed upside down.
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Re: YES it's another side pipe thread! (Steve Straus)
very funny.... im new to this....original style pipes....used...what type of hardware do i need to get....just want to do the job right
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Re: YES it's another side pipe thread! (NOTHIN'LIKE'A'69')
very funny.... im new to this....original style pipes....used...what type of hardware do i need to get....just want to do the job right
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Re: YES it's another side pipe thread! (Steve Straus)
My advice would be to install them along the sides of the car, and make sure they run to the engine. They might burn the fenders and the roof pillars if they are installed upside down. [/QUOTE]
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From: Shawano WI
Re: YES it's another side pipe thread! (NOTHIN'LIKE'A'69')
There is never a shortage of comedians around here. :jester :lolg:
With the factory style side pipes the only mounting hardware for the pipes themselves is a carrage style bolt that goes in the keyhole slot in the frame just in front of the rear tires. The head of the bolt will slip in the slot, then a rubber bushing, the pipe, another bushing, a washer and the nut. thge front hooks to the exhaust manifold the same as any original pipe. Just the 3 nuts on the exhaust studs.
The covers mount in different manners as to weather you have the original chrome covers or the fiberglass aftermarket covers. Either one will mount in the holes that the rocker covers are mounted with but the fiberglass covers come undrilled so you have to drill holes in them to match the mounting holes on the car.
With the factory style side pipes the only mounting hardware for the pipes themselves is a carrage style bolt that goes in the keyhole slot in the frame just in front of the rear tires. The head of the bolt will slip in the slot, then a rubber bushing, the pipe, another bushing, a washer and the nut. thge front hooks to the exhaust manifold the same as any original pipe. Just the 3 nuts on the exhaust studs.
The covers mount in different manners as to weather you have the original chrome covers or the fiberglass aftermarket covers. Either one will mount in the holes that the rocker covers are mounted with but the fiberglass covers come undrilled so you have to drill holes in them to match the mounting holes on the car.
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Re: YES it's another side pipe thread! (78 Vette)
My advice would be to install them along the sides of the car, and make sure they run to the engine. They might burn the fenders and the roof pillars if they are installed upside down.
:lolg: :lolg: :lolg:
By the way, I could use some pics of a Factory Style Side Exhaust Covers, cause I just ordered a complete set of the factory covers from Paragon.
Eric.
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From: St. Clair Shores Michigan
Re: YES it's another side pipe thread! (NOTHIN'LIKE'A'69')
I think I saw a complete package in a summit catalog...
Mucho $$$ for the chrome.....
Sure wish I could sneek that purchase by the wify
She would be :mad
Oh well, she puts up with all the other things I buy, maybe I can piece meal this one next winter
Mucho $$$ for the chrome.....
Sure wish I could sneek that purchase by the wify
She would be :mad
Oh well, she puts up with all the other things I buy, maybe I can piece meal this one next winter
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From: Charles Town WV
Re: YES it's another side pipe thread! (NOTHIN'LIKE'A'69')
very funny.... im new to this....original style pipes....used...what type of hardware do i need to get....just want to do the job right
In any case, once the search feature is fixed do a search and you'll find a ton of information on the subject.
I'd be able to help if you were putting on hookers.
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Re: YES it's another side pipe thread! (NOTHIN'LIKE'A'69')
As mentioned earlier you just have the carriage bolt "hanger" on the end of the side pipes (the hanger kit comes with 2 bolts, 2 spaces, 4 rubber mounts, 2 washers and 2 nuts)
Both the fiberglass and original style covers mount to the screws along the rocker panels, you also have a strengthing bar at the exhaust tip (mounts by 2 screws to the cover and a self tapping screw into the chassis rail) and (on the factory style covers) there is a contoured hanger that mounts into the underside of the cover, goes over the sidepipe and again mounts to the chassis rail.
The AIM gives some pretty clear diagrams of mounting points.
When you are installing them its good to have another pair of hands as you loosely fasten th ehanger on the end, then the three bolts on the exhaust manifold. Check for clearance at the front of the chasis and tighten gradually.
Dont forget the passnger sidepipe is shorter than the drivers side at the exhaust manifold flange, allowing for the heat riser.
cheers
Nick
Both the fiberglass and original style covers mount to the screws along the rocker panels, you also have a strengthing bar at the exhaust tip (mounts by 2 screws to the cover and a self tapping screw into the chassis rail) and (on the factory style covers) there is a contoured hanger that mounts into the underside of the cover, goes over the sidepipe and again mounts to the chassis rail.
The AIM gives some pretty clear diagrams of mounting points.
When you are installing them its good to have another pair of hands as you loosely fasten th ehanger on the end, then the three bolts on the exhaust manifold. Check for clearance at the front of the chasis and tighten gradually.
Dont forget the passnger sidepipe is shorter than the drivers side at the exhaust manifold flange, allowing for the heat riser.
cheers
Nick
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Re: YES it's another side pipe thread! (78 Vette)
My advice would be to install them along the sides of the car, and make sure they run to the engine. They might burn the fenders and the roof pillars if they are installed upside down.
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