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azsmokey · 01-30-2008, 12:29 PM

Has anyone built a side exit exhaust system that exits through a cut out in the bed? I have seen a few on other trucks that dump out ahead of the rear wheels. I am pondering the idea of doing that on my 72 K-10 build. Does anyone know of any companies that make the hardware?

streetstar · 01-30-2008, 01:02 PM

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/car/553030919.html

This truck has one -- but its obviously a ground pounder---

I'm not sure how the overall package would look on a 4x4 . If its a pretty radical build , that would be cool, but if it looks like a resto-mod type with a lift kit, i'd think about it long and hard

1LoC10 · 01-30-2008, 01:09 PM

http://www.stylintrucks.com/parts.as...8&partid=15324

matthufham · 01-30-2008, 01:56 PM

that's the only pre made one i can think of, it's expensive!

fastom · 01-30-2008, 02:01 PM

WOW!!!!!! I was thinking of the same thing but not at that price.

bglad420 · 01-30-2008, 02:01 PM

Didn't Stacie David on Trucks do that to Copperhead?

TravisH · 01-30-2008, 03:11 PM

no I think he did it to the red dodge

70GMCer · 01-30-2008, 08:50 PM

Only thing I would worry about, is the paint burning from the heat.

1969K10 · 01-30-2008, 09:52 PM

This isn't really going to help you much, but there was a thread about this probably a year or so ago. that thread had some links to 2 or 3 different companies offering what you're looking for. I don't know the prices though.

1LoC10 · 01-31-2008, 12:30 AM

you think thats alot?
check out the price on this ugly one... only reason i didnt post this one it cuz its ugly and i didnt want anyone to buy it..lol

http://www.stylintrucks.com/parts.as...&partid=521403

chev74 · 01-31-2008, 12:45 AM

AND they're on SALE!!!!!!!

sleepyboy · 01-31-2008, 01:19 AM

600+ ?? Think NOT!

ChevLoRay · 01-31-2008, 02:05 AM

What about a pair of '65-66 Mustang GT trim pieces? They have a curve to them that may, or may not, be appropriate for the side of the bed, but finding one that is available to trial fit is going to be a problem. They are available aftermarket, though.

Some of what I have seen is not a hole, per se, but a notch that is specifically made to locate the exit of the tailpipe. Could be in the side, or the rear....bumper or roll pan. Think back to the late '60's 442's and Chevelle SS's.

Just use your imagination.

1LoC10 · 01-31-2008, 04:20 AM

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Ol'Rover · 01-31-2008, 04:54 AM

sorry for jacking your thread lol. Im doing a side exit exhaust, but not through the body...i want to go with some nascar style pipes. Anyone know where to find em?

arkracing · 01-31-2008, 05:04 AM

Honestly on a 4x4 I think the regular full factory type exahust will look the best - side exit, but behind the rear wheels. I'm not really a fan of straight out the back duals on trucks.

As far as the side exit thing goes, if you are planning to do any type of driving with the truck it might be louder than behind the wheel.

arkracing · 01-31-2008, 05:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ol'Rover

sorry for jacking your thread lol. Im doing a side exit exhaust, but not through the body...i want to go with some nascar style pipes. Anyone know where to find em?

I say have them made or make your own. You can buy "oval pipe" now - custom make it to fit the truck.

A quick google search came up with this place, but the prices seem high to me.

http://www.drgas.com/store/home.php?cat=2

Ol'Rover · 01-31-2008, 05:24 AM

ill save for em... thanks

**jaros44sr** · 01-31-2008, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bglad420

Didn't Stacie David on Trucks do that to Copperhead?

Didn't he cut out a pc. of alum. the shape of the exhaust tip he was using, and then bolt it to the bed.

I wanted to do it to the Jimmy but my frame seems to be in the way, and people are saying it will get old quick. Noise in your ear, I'm still on the fence

suville · 01-31-2008, 10:08 PM

Do a search on Boise Craigslist, there is a guy in the area making nascar style tips sorta interesting. If I can find it I'll try to post it!

piecesparts · 02-01-2008, 04:11 AM

I am considering a side exit on each side of the truck, but I will use an oval design tip and the bed will have the lower edge cut and molded to give aobut a1/2" to 3/4" gap around the tips. The trick is to mold the edge, so that it is re-enforced too the pooint that it looks like it was made at the factory.

piecesparts · 02-01-2008, 04:14 AM

Here is an idea on what I have in mind.

hyarbour · 02-01-2008, 04:16 AM

I've been thinking of doing something similar. Except I'm thinking 4 smaller ones one each side ahead of the wheels. Kind of like what the old Buicks had on the hood.
Then adding flame throwers

bowtieboy93 · 02-01-2008, 04:23 AM

$620 on sale from $700, i cant even believe the top when it says they are regular $999 everywhere else!those must only be on sale to try and get rid of them

69halfton · 02-01-2008, 04:27 AM

i have to agree, on a 4x4, side exits will look kinda dumb.

i do like the look of huge (3 inches or more) dual pipes, with about a 45 degree bend out behind the rear wheel.

01-30-2008, 12:29 PM	#1
azsmokey Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 156	Side exit exhaust Has anyone built a side exit exhaust system that exits through a cut out in the bed? I have seen a few on other trucks that dump out ahead of the rear wheels. I am pondering the idea of doing that on my 72 K-10 build. Does anyone know of any companies that make the hardware?

01-30-2008, 01:02 PM	#2
streetstar Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Moore, Oklahoma Posts: 2,396	Re: Side exit exhaust http://phoenix.craigslist.org/car/553030919.html This truck has one -- but its obviously a ground pounder--- I'm not sure how the overall package would look on a 4x4 . If its a pretty radical build , that would be cool, but if it looks like a resto-mod type with a lift kit, i'd think about it long and hard __________________ Are you retired too? Nonsense! I'm in my prime

01-30-2008, 01:09 PM	#3
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	Re: Side exit exhaust http://www.stylintrucks.com/parts.as...8&partid=15324 __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all <<

01-30-2008, 01:56 PM	#4
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	Re: Side exit exhaust that's the only pre made one i can think of, it's expensive!

01-30-2008, 02:01 PM	#5
fastom That's right, it's Copper!! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Central California Posts: 558	Re: Side exit exhaust WOW!!!!!! I was thinking of the same thing but not at that price. Last edited by fastom; 01-30-2008 at 02:01 PM.

01-30-2008, 02:01 PM	#6
bglad420 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bellingham, WA Posts: 167	Re: Side exit exhaust Didn't Stacie David on Trucks do that to Copperhead? __________________ 70 GMC LWB Fleetside, 402BB, TH400 90K original only cost $50.

01-30-2008, 03:11 PM	#7
TravisH Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Alberta Posts: 316	Re: Side exit exhaust no I think he did it to the red dodge

01-30-2008, 08:50 PM	#8
70GMCer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joppa, Maryland Posts: 4,408	Re: Side exit exhaust Only thing I would worry about, is the paint burning from the heat. __________________ 1997 GMC Sierra Ext 1965 Mustang

01-30-2008, 09:52 PM	#9
1969K10 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Clarks Hill, Indiana Posts: 733	Re: Side exit exhaust This isn't really going to help you much, but there was a thread about this probably a year or so ago. that thread had some links to 2 or 3 different companies offering what you're looking for. I don't know the prices though. __________________ 1969 K10 - V8, 465, 205, 12 bolt, D44 2002-current 1969 K20 - V8, 465, 221, Eaton, D44 2012-current Nothin' but drums on all 4 corners! past horses in the stable 72 C10-short step (97-02), 68 C10-long fleet (06-12)

01-31-2008, 12:30 AM	#10
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	Re: Side exit exhaust you think thats alot? check out the price on this ugly one... only reason i didnt post this one it cuz its ugly and i didnt want anyone to buy it..lol http://www.stylintrucks.com/parts.as...&partid=521403 __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all << Last edited by 1LoC10; 01-31-2008 at 12:30 AM.

01-31-2008, 12:45 AM	#11
chev74 Addicted to Chevy Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Tyler, Tx Posts: 857	Re: Side exit exhaust AND they're on SALE!!!!!!!

01-31-2008, 01:19 AM	#12
sleepyboy '69 Step Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Marion, Texas Posts: 722	Re: Side exit exhaust 600+ ?? Think NOT! __________________ It's my truck, and Yes, I CUT the dash, so what??

01-31-2008, 02:05 AM	#13
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Side exit exhaust What about a pair of '65-66 Mustang GT trim pieces? They have a curve to them that may, or may not, be appropriate for the side of the bed, but finding one that is available to trial fit is going to be a problem. They are available aftermarket, though. Some of what I have seen is not a hole, per se, but a notch that is specifically made to locate the exit of the tailpipe. Could be in the side, or the rear....bumper or roll pan. Think back to the late '60's 442's and Chevelle SS's. Just use your imagination. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

01-31-2008, 04:20 AM	#14
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	Re: Side exit exhaust [IMG][/IMG] __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all <<

01-31-2008, 04:54 AM	#15
Ol'Rover Project: years too late. Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Almonte,ON,Canada Posts: 550	Re: Side exit exhaust sorry for jacking your thread lol. Im doing a side exit exhaust, but not through the body...i want to go with some nascar style pipes. Anyone know where to find em? __________________ 1971 C10 Stepper LSX 5.3/4L60E 3.73 12bolt posi. Father Son Project. In Memory of Bruce C. Shorten. Rest easy Dad. Ill take it fryom here.



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01-31-2008, 05:04 AM	#16
arkracing Weekend Warrior Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: CT Posts: 1,787	Re: Side exit exhaust Honestly on a 4x4 I think the regular full factory type exahust will look the best - side exit, but behind the rear wheels. I'm not really a fan of straight out the back duals on trucks. As far as the side exit thing goes, if you are planning to do any type of driving with the truck it might be louder than behind the wheel. __________________ -'07 GMC Sierra K2500HD -'66 C10 Suburban -'68/'71 K20 Service Bed Project -'69 Chevy C30 Mason Dump -'33Ford P/U 396ChevyPowered

01-31-2008, 05:24 AM	#18
Ol'Rover Project: years too late. Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Almonte,ON,Canada Posts: 550	Re: Side exit exhaust ill save for em... thanks __________________ 1971 C10 Stepper LSX 5.3/4L60E 3.73 12bolt posi. Father Son Project. In Memory of Bruce C. Shorten. Rest easy Dad. Ill take it fryom here.

01-31-2008, 10:08 PM	#20
suville Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Mtn. Home, Idaho Posts: 906	Re: Side exit exhaust Do a search on Boise Craigslist, there is a guy in the area making nascar style tips sorta interesting. If I can find it I'll try to post it!

02-01-2008, 04:11 AM	#21
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: Side exit exhaust I am considering a side exit on each side of the truck, but I will use an oval design tip and the bed will have the lower edge cut and molded to give aobut a1/2" to 3/4" gap around the tips. The trick is to mold the edge, so that it is re-enforced too the pooint that it looks like it was made at the factory.

02-01-2008, 04:14 AM	#22
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: Side exit exhaust Here is an idea on what I have in mind. Attached Images

02-01-2008, 04:16 AM	#23
hyarbour Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fairview, ks Posts: 203	Re: Side exit exhaust I've been thinking of doing something similar. Except I'm thinking 4 smaller ones one each side ahead of the wheels. Kind of like what the old Buicks had on the hood. Then adding flame throwers

02-01-2008, 04:23 AM	#24
bowtieboy93 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: (Cloverdale) Surrey BC Canada Posts: 1,566	Re: Side exit exhaust $620 on sale from $700, i cant even believe the top when it says they are regular $999 everywhere else!those must only be on sale to try and get rid of them __________________ Travis travis_moffatt@hotmail.com 1969 Chevrolet C-10 LWB, 350c.i., TH350, In Pieces. 1991 GMC Sonoma, IROCS s10 grill 1963 Ford Galaxie 351/C4

02-01-2008, 04:27 AM	#25
69halfton Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: King City, Ontario, Canada Posts: 974	Re: Side exit exhaust i have to agree, on a 4x4, side exits will look kinda dumb. i do like the look of huge (3 inches or more) dual pipes, with about a 45 degree bend out behind the rear wheel. __________________ - Jason If you can turn, Youre not going fast enough. Favorite caption: first car to 200 mph in the 1/4 mile, no parachute, drum brakes all the way around.. ..back when men were men.

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