Yet another '72 short bed build....
Thanks, man! I likely wont be doing nay more in record time because it tends to burn you out. I really just wanted to prove to myself I could do it really quick, but realize now that once the fun is taken out of it, it's just like having another job!
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Yeah, timelines do have a way of taking the fun out of things. What is the going rate for an exhaust system build at a local exhaust shop in your area? I can tell that it's a 2.5" system, did you go with aluminized tubing front to back? Did you go under the trailing arm crossmember, or through it?
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As always, @ls1nova71 great build. thanks for sharing ideas. what fan shroud di you use for the clutch fan? Thanks inadvance, Clark.
Yeah, timelines do have a way of taking the fun out of things. What is the going rate for an exhaust system build at a local exhaust shop in your area? I can tell that it's a 2.5" system, did you go with aluminized tubing front to back? Did you go under the trailing arm crossmember, or through it?
As always, @ls1nova71 great build. thanks for sharing ideas. what fan shroud di you use for the clutch fan? Thanks inadvance, Clark.
Yes, it was the same truck with primered bed sides and it wasn't far from your neighbournood.
GEEZER!!! Haha!
The real reason you like quiet exhaust is you like to slide into a show unannounced and park without anyone noticing. You probably also want to be able to talk and think while driving. Nothing wrong with that.
The real reason you like quiet exhaust is you like to slide into a show unannounced and park without anyone noticing. You probably also want to be able to talk and think while driving. Nothing wrong with that.
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I will admit to having become more noise adverse also in regards to any street driven vehicle. The cost on your exhaust system seems reasonable as long as the guy doing the work was able to meet your fitment and craftsmanship expectations.
I'm happy with the way it turned out. They did a good job snaking the tailpipes over the rear axle where there wasn't a lot of room, and I haven't heard it hit anything yet, so seems to be good.
Good plan. I told you I saw your favourite bridge troll and his girl in Belton lurking round last weekend.
Todd, you bring up an interesting point. The older I get the quieter my exhaust and cars in general tend to be. Hmmm...
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Think anyone will buy it???
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I think I might be a little outside the norm with my reasoning on this...I’m a music fan and hearing it in a street driven vehicle is as important as hearing the exhaust/engine.
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Well, that would be the real reason as opposed to the gearhead reason. And given the right music, they CAN go together very well. Play Deep Purple's "Highway Star" while going thru the gears...
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As for the speedo kits, yes, I still have them.
