Topic: Exhaust tips question

[BigB427]

I have the assembly manuals but didn't see a spec for how far the exhaust tips extend past the valance panel. What is the correct distance, and from what point on the tips do you measure?

The car is a 69 Mach 1, 428SCJ, Metuchen, 12/12/68 build date.

Thanks in advance,
Bernie

[BigB427]

Anyone out there that can help on this one?

Thanks

[rockhouse66]

I don't know if this is help or an educated guess but since the original tips were welded to the tailpipes, and the muffler was indexed to the exhaust pipes with a tab, I'm not sure there is much adjustment possible - at least with respect to the distance they extend out the back.  This may be why there is no dimension specified?

[BigB427]

If the tips were originally welded on, that would be news to me. The parts catalog, shop manual, and assembly manual all show the tips held on with a specific clamp that is more round shaped than the "U" shaped clamps used elsewhere.

[rockhouse66]

There is a band style clamp, which holds the tailpipe to the hanger at the very rear, but no other clamp needed with the welded tip.  Maybe this will help;

http://www.scottfullerreproductions.com/catalog/item/4595229/4650641.htm

[BigB427]

I guess I don't have the correct tailpipes then.  Wow, never seen them like that.
Thanks for the link.