Got Sidepipes Cheap! Confused on Installation
03-09-2003, 03:00 PM
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Got Sidepipes Cheap! Confused on Installation
I just got some used Hooker SuperComp headers and Sidepipes from a mechanic for $200. They had to be sandblasted and then I painted them black, so now they are ready to put on.
I not sure how the sidepipes actually bolt to the car because the pipes didn't come with any bolts. I see the holes in the frame of the car where the brackets of the sidepipes are supposed to be bolted to, but how? I don't see how just a nut and bolt would work because there is no way to hold the nut when tightening the bolt. Do I need some special fastener or am I just missing something? Thanks.
I not sure how the sidepipes actually bolt to the car because the pipes didn't come with any bolts. I see the holes in the frame of the car where the brackets of the sidepipes are supposed to be bolted to, but how? I don't see how just a nut and bolt would work because there is no way to hold the nut when tightening the bolt. Do I need some special fastener or am I just missing something? Thanks.
03-09-2003, 03:10 PM
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Re: Got Sidepipes Cheap! Confused on Installation (mastiff)
The Hooker sidepipes are attached with a T-bolt. You put the T-bolt in the slots in the frame and then turn them 90 degrees to lock them in place. Then a rubber washer goes over the bolt to hold them from falling back into the frame.
03-09-2003, 03:11 PM
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Re: Got Sidepipes Cheap! Confused on Installation (mastiff)
The pipes are bolted with a set of T shaped bolts.You thread the "T" part in to the holes in the frames and turn them 90 degrees..Dont forget some rubber bushings inbetween the pipes and frame.. :cheers: :cheers:
03-09-2003, 04:01 PM
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Re: Got Sidepipes Cheap! Confused on Installation (1979toy)
Do you know of any place where I can get these T bolts and washers? Also, when you say T bolts- they don't thread into anything right- theres no washer?
03-09-2003, 04:46 PM
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Re: Got Sidepipes Cheap! Confused on Installation (mastiff)
I confess. I got some carriage bolts from the local home improvement store and cut the head off on 2 sides to make my own T-Bolts. My car does not currently have rubber washers to hold them in place and that causes a problem with the bolts dropping in to the frame every time I remove the pipes.
03-09-2003, 05:31 PM
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Re: Got Sidepipes Cheap! Confused on Installation (mastiff)
Howdy, I made my own. trying to post a pic now. I then went to auto parts store and bought a rubber shock mounting kits for front shocks. worked out nice . I do have a few extras.
:cheers: Larry
I will post a pic soon. or check out my sig
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:cheers: Larry
I will post a pic soon. or check out my sig
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