Topic: Exhaust tips 1967 GT...original factory or not?

[midlife]

I'm not sure yet who keeps hiding them! (or if people are playing games with me )

Damn...he's catching on to us!

[specialed]

found the box with chrome tips today  1 pair nos c7za & 1 pair of used c7za  & some c9za also.  so how much are nos rolled c7za tips worth the only one I have ever found in past 35 years of collecting parts & if I remember back YEARS ago I took these on trade for a pair of kr Shelby nos pipes & tips

[Ralf]

Hi,
As spoken, I would be interested in your (NOS) twin tips c7, stainless rolled edges.
Sent you an e-mail.
Ralf

[specialed]

I just read this post from the start & noticed no mention of the early first version (67 only) gt chrome tip.  The 67 type tip don't have the 2 top dimples stamped in them & are 6 1/2" long vs the 2 top dimple stamped (68 & 69) tip 6'' long . My thinking on this is being 67 had the unique gt dual exhaust shakle being the bottom stud & nut clearance issue with the dual pipes their  was no reason to have the 2 dimples stamped in chrome tip for clearance but in 68 having the regular c6dz shakle the lower stud & nut clearance was an issue so 68 69 tips had the 2 top dimples stamped in them for shakle clearance. I have a nos set of c7za tips without dimples & a used set of c7za tips with the top dimples so I am thinking this is a 67 vs 68 tip change but no eng # change & the pipes are the same just tips different or is this some sort of a running change thru -out the 2 years?  The c9za eng # change was dimpled tips & no stainless pipes like 67-68 instead raw steel pipes.  Now the 68 427 gte cougars used the same early non-dimples tip but no shakle clearance issues since that unique c8zx pipe was bent down & routed under the rear valance since they never had dual exhaust cut out rear valances & I figure being left over or discontinued 67 non dimpled tip this would be a use for them making up these 68 427 gte cougar c8zx pipe & tip combo.   Marty rupp can you show a topside tip photo to see which version you have with or without the 2 dimples?

[WT8095]

There are two C7ZA exhaust tips listed in an MPC dated August 67. The star symbol is for "Aluminized or Aluminized and Stainless Steel". The @ symbol is for "Stainless Steel". Of course, the material is referring to the service part - does not guarantee the original part was the same material. Based on the usage charts it appears the -A was dual tip, and the -B was single tip. I don't know if this helps the discussion - it's just some data I found that appears relevant.

[ruppstang]

I will check but it will be a week before I can get back to it.
Marty

[specialed]

Here is the 2 sets that I have. The 1 with the dimple is the later version and the 1 w/o is the earlier version.

[Ralf]

Hi,
Sent you PM.
Ralf

[specialed]

read my reply #33 & see why I think the change was shackle related  & I never cleaned the used  1 yet ran out of time before I had someone here who could post pics but used set is nice but chrome needs polished yet

[ruppstang]

I got back to it today. It is the latter one with dimples. I only have one and would like to locate another.
Marty

[specialed]

I cleaned up my stainless c7za exhaust tips & put them on ebay to be fair since I had 3 or so interested buyers so everyone can bid if interested ebay # 322063044220

[67gtasanjose]

I cleaned up my stainless c7za exhaust tips & put them on ebay to be fair since I had 3 or so interested buyers so everyone can bid if interested ebay # 322063044220

I tried this link, no help

[specialed]

sorry typed wrong tooo many little #s  try this #   322063064220

[Bob Gaines]

sorry typed wrong tooo many little #s  try this #   322063064220

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1967-1968-Original-Ford-Mustang-GT-Tail-Pipe-Exhaust-Extensions-C7ZA-5C262-H-/322063064220   . Your welcome .