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Old Sep 10, 2004 | 01:01 PM
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alright, i really want to put sidepipes on my 80, if i buy the chambered sidepipe from ecklers or midamerica for 68-79, can i make them work on my 80 easily?
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or how does this sound, hedman headers connected to the sidepipes from jc whitney, i dont mind some fabrication, jsut need to know if it can be done
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Old Sep 10, 2004 | 01:51 PM
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Have a look here

You might ask how he did it.
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you are right, i will ask how he did it
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No problem with chambered on my '78. Very minor trimming on the lower edge of the front fender is all. Can't see why an '80 would be any different?
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Kerm - LOVE THAT AVATAR!!!!!
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