New pipes

[avant1963]

Finally got a new set of stainless pipes and mufflers last week (along side the two old tailpipes in this pic)

Test fitting:

The correct chrome tips came on Monday. Replaces the "turkey-gun" ones that were on the old busted pipes.

This car was hobbled together before I bought it. Four exhaust hangers three completely different styles. Of course I bought all new hangers that match.

The Avanti uses the "X" frame from the Studebaker Lark convertible to give the fiberglass car more rigidity. The added bonus is the X frame in the middle that the exhaust has to slide in and out of twice on each side. It makes this exhaust a difficult one

[Drew Dowdell]

Did you do all of this without putting the car in the air?!

[balthazar]

Pretty small dia pipes, no? Are those 2" tails,... or am I just used to looking at the 3" pipes I have for my B-59? The tips dress them up nicely.

I have to fabricate everything under there due to suspension/chassis changes, tho they'll end right before the rear axle this time, so I am jealous at anyone (which would be everyone) else who can buy a ready-made system.

[ocnblu]

Cool, how do they sound compared to the old ones?

[Camino LS6]

Wow!

I'm very glad to see the Avanti getting some attention, that car seems like an old friend to me.

[CMG]

Cool stuff!

How does it sound?

[A Horse With No Name]

I love Avanti's, good to see this one getting some love...

Chris