Modified rear exhuast panel for sidepipes
03-11-2004, 05:42 PM
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Le Mans Master
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Modified rear exhuast panel for sidepipes
well im almost done my rear exhuast panel,since im switching to sidepipes i need to close in the old holes.So i made a template and fiberglassed them to the panel,glassed in 2 brackets from behind to mount to the outter quarter panels and started to fill them.A few more hours and theyll be ready for paint.Im on a roll these last 2 weeks got alot done,now i need to get the hood off this week fix that and paint it,then back to interior.Cant wait for spring :D
03-11-2004, 06:05 PM
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Re: Modified rear exhuast panel for sidepipes (patsnitrovette)
Hate to tell you this man, but the seam is supposed to be straight, i.e. 1/2 of the fill on the panel, the other half on the fender.
03-11-2004, 06:12 PM
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Re: Modified rear exhuast panel for sidepipes (427V8)
Hate to tell you this man, but the seam is supposed to be straight, i.e. 1/2 of the fill on the panel, the other half on the fender.
It looks just like Pat did. The 69 has different exhaust cutouts, so that
design (only stock sidepipe year) may differ.
Nice work, Pat ... I have decided to leave the under car exhaust on for this
summer (wanna drive) - so this is one thing I won't be doing soon.
:seeya
03-11-2004, 06:15 PM
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Re: Modified rear exhuast panel for sidepipes (patsnitrovette)
Pat, that is exactly what I am going to do on my 68. I bought a used rear panel at Carlisle and I'm going to fill it in but make it removeable. Nice job. Craig
03-11-2004, 08:07 PM
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Re: Modified rear exhuast panel for sidepipes (CF6873)
My car had side pipes when I purchased it. It had originally had exhaust out the rear of the car. When it was painted, I installed a new panel. I glassed the panel in to the fenders. It looks really cool. If I knew how to post a picture to this email I would do so. Sorry about that.
Good luck :steering:
Good luck :steering:
03-11-2004, 08:12 PM
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Re: Modified rear exhuast panel for sidepipes (patsnitrovette)
Yea, and I guess on a 73 you can do what ever you want, besides being a lot easier...
yeah but i did it so i can always go back if i have to
03-11-2004, 10:53 PM
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Re: Modified rear exhuast panel for sidepipes (patsnitrovette)
yeah but i did it so i can always go back if i have to
Looking good Pat
Steve :steering:
03-11-2004, 11:42 PM
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Re: Modified rear exhuast panel for sidepipes (patsnitrovette)
Nice work Pat! I modified mine too, except I went for the factory look with the straight seam. .After having sidepipes, I don't think I'd want to go back to exhaust tips coming out the back
03-12-2004, 07:32 PM
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Re: Modified rear exhuast panel for sidepipes (patsnitrovette)
I think your gonna love the sidepipes. I always read about heat in a C3. I have only had sidepipes on a 71 454 4speed and don't have a heat problem. Just replaced my heater core.