Anyone know of a correct looking 67-69 dual exhaust tip in 2.5"?????

[Pakrat]

Hey Pak,
Did you ever get your exhaust tip issue resolved? I'm getting sick of looking at the 2.5" straight pipe out the back and am trying to figure out the best option. I am now thinking I will be forced to go with an oval design, similar to what was used on the 70 Stangs I believe, but would much rather go with the dual tip, even if it could not have the rolled edge. Barnstang also posted something here about a guy who fabbed something from the stock tips it sounds like, but pictures would be really helpful to see how he did it and what it looks like. Anyone got some suggestions before I buckle and do something different?

Well, yes and no. I gave up on having some crafted and after several discussions with other folks in the same boat it seemed that the best alternative was to cut the original tips right below the Y and weld on a 2 1/2 to oval stainless transition to make them fit and retain the original look. Here is a set that was done already, hopefully I'll be tackling my own this summer unless I like the look and price of what Pete is selling, I can probably even hook him up with a couple dozen other 69 owners dying for some, (ahem...for a discount of course).

 

[jcode68]

Agreed, I'm sure there are at least a dozen people on this forum alone that would be interested in having these made. post some pics Pete!

 

[PetesPonies]

I basaically do the same thing as in that pic. I cut and weld a new piece onto them. Mine have a longer piece added, to keep it stock length. I use repro stainless rolled tips to start with. I made my own from an original pair, but no difference. If someone had an original pair and wanted them done, I could do it.

 

[PetesPonies]

 

[PetesPonies]

 

[Rusty67]

Pete, the tail pipe looks great.

Not to knock you, seriously, those muffler clamps have got to go. Weld on some decent hangers !

 

[PetesPonies]

 

[jcode68]

Looks good Pete. Is the section you weld on made of stainless? Also, is the weld wire stainless? Would be a shame to deal with rust after having these made.

 

[PetesPonies]

You're kidding right Rusty??? Do you know how a stock dual exhaust system is secured at the rear valance? And when there is a tip involved? I didn't build a concours car here . . but I think you don't realize that I'm much closer to stock than not

 

[PetesPonies]

I have used aluminized pipe before. Stainless can be done, but its going to cost more. As delivered, they won't rust . . unless you scratch them up badly; that means the weld bead or the pipe.

 

[Rusty67]

Pete, you did such a good job on those tips its an absolute crime to run those ugly u-bolt muffler style clamps.

 

[PetesPonies]

Stock . . they came with clamps like that holding the tip on to the pipe . sorry.

 

[PetesPonies]

You really have to learn how Ford installed the exhaust systems before you make blatant statements like that These tips I make are made like the originals and will look stock except that they will allow 2 1/2 pipes.

 

[2+2GT]

True that. The stock "concours correct" tip clamp and hanger setup for 65-69 can be seen here, Pete's only change was to use a larger clamp than "show correct".

View attachment 258442

 

[Rusty67]

I understand if you are trying to stay factory correct. I'm not going to knock you for that.

If you aren't going for factory correct, then why bother with those ugly clamps ?

 

[2+2GT]

I understand if you are trying to stay factory correct. I'm not going to knock you for that.

If you aren't going for factory correct, then why bother with those ugly clamps ?

Considering the location, what would you suggest?

This, by the way, is the "correct" clamp. Notice the toed-in bolt ends? Not gonna find that at Acme Auto Parts.

 

[Rusty67]

I'll post pics of mine this weekend.

 

[Pakrat]

Hey Pete,

Since you've had these on a few cars already, any reports of too much restriction? I contacted Scott Drake a few years ago about making one of these for the 67'-69' cars since so many folks have gone to 2 1/2" pipe over the years and they said they wouldn't even consider it for this reason as it makes the larger pipe a useless waste. I don't see how that could really be the case when it's at the end of the run, I could see it in the middle having that affect and choking things up but I'm curious about the real world results.

 

[Rusty67]

Ok, so by this weekend I ment a weekend when I had time....

The links are to the high resolution photos and I posted drastically reduced images in the post.

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g68/300zeex/DSC_1104.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g68/300zeex/DSC_1103.jpg

The reason the rubber mount looks warped is because I have the headers off of the car and the pipes are just haning.

 

[PetesPonies]

Here's a pic