mufflers , sound deadener and cup holders

[TheSilverBuick]

Slices of tubing will only sit there waiting to be useful, and rust quietly.

And won't get jealous if a second one is added to the car.

[AdvAutoBob]

AdvAuto Bob just where did you get that nice shiny stuff. I'm needing some of that in the old truck.

I sell and install it, but it ain't cheap.. even at cost!

[greenXpress]

I sell and install it, but it ain't cheap.. even at cost!

guess I'll just keep the burritos warm on the floor.

[MR P-BODY]

This is the product that Dale(Quick52) set me onto... Home Depot... its cheap...
works pretty good on his 52

[CDMBill]

bill have you thought about using the modern pin type mounts, into a rubber bushing, instead of bolt on hangars?

Jim, the pictures are older, I reworked the tail pipe mount so that the converted tire part of the standard hanger slides on like you suggest. The muffler hangers welded to the turn up are in a tight location using a welded tab in lieu of the orginal bolt on factory hanger. I tried a simple hook but they wouldn't stay engaged. While the car is part for the next couple months I'm going to try an come up with a better solution. I need to see a bunch of the factory pin mount bushings to find some that would work in the tight space, any suggestions?

[MR P-BODY]

This is what I like to use... gives you good side to side rigidity and allows for the exhaust
to grow in length... a full size car at normal exhaust temps the end of the exhaust will
grow about 3/4" in length
EDIT
I set the length of the rod so its just forward of vertical and
cut the rod so I have enough to roll it 1/4 way around the pipe
and weld it on... that way its just past vertical when the exhaust
is hot

[CDMBill]

That is a fascinating bit of information regarding the linear expansion of the exhuast system. I've seen the effects of that in the past but not made the connection to changes I should have been looking at to allow for it or take advantage of it.

[MR P-BODY]

That is a fascinating bit of information regarding the linear expansion of the exhuast system. I've seen the effects of that in the past but not made the connection to changes I should have been looking at to allow for it or take advantage of it.

Glad that it might be of some help
EDIT
I dont care for the so called modern hangers... they allow
way to much movement in the side to side... the reason the
auto companies went to them is they are easy to assemble
on the line and they are cheap.. the stud that the rubber slips
onto is welded to the pipes and in most cases is welded to the
body so no tools are required in assembly... the one I showed
works very good and basically only allows fore and aft movement..
it does have some side to side but once its welded on the pipe
it eliminates most of it

[LAGNAF]

I'm assuming you could get those at muffler shops??

[JeffMcKC]

Yes that's whats on mine. A slip clamp on the collector and one of those on each side in the back

[MR P-BODY]

I'm assuming you could get those at muffler shops??

I think I picked this batch up from Summit.... I usually by about 12 at a time.. I use them
when I work on customer cars when I build the exhaust or headers
Edit
I try to have a few on hand all the time... I usually weld a stud on the floor
or frame where I want the hanger but if you dont want to weld you can threw
bolt it

[Leon421]

Hmm...
I have a short exhaust system but it is welded in solid.

[MR P-BODY]

Hmm...
I have a short exhaust system but it is welded in solid.

Leon do you have a hanger on it near the rear.. I would put one on it
so you dont crack/break the collector at the primaries... that would
be the weak point