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I1502 · 10-14-2013, 09:42 PM

Is there any original "spark arrestor" grilled exhaust tips out there anywhere? NOS?
My '86 C20 (30,000 miles) still has one, but its nearly rusted out. I'd like to replace it if possible.
Is anyone familiar with this? The exhaust end was oval and had a perforated metal plate recessed across the end. I imagine most got replaced years ago.
thanks! If I were a little computer savvy, I'd post a picture!

BONUSCAB · 10-14-2013, 09:44 PM

Um, what?

beamn7 · 10-14-2013, 10:36 PM

Ya, I remember those. My Grandpa's 79 GMC K20 had one. So did mid 80's P32 chassis'. I had snapped a pic of one years ago when running an RV dealership. Can't seem to find it right now...Some of our Saudi Arabia friends on here that have done some fantastic restorations on these squares have had them made. I have looked for years and even asked some of the GM dealers I call on. The guys that have been around awhile remember them but nothing seems to be available any longer. I think the only option is to have one made at a exhaust shop....

I1502 · 10-15-2013, 02:13 AM

I'll figure out how to post a picture of mine.
i thought about having mine reskinned, since the perforated metal is in pretty good shape.
A few years back, I went to get the truck smogged, and the guy wanted to poke a hole in the tip to put the sensor into the exhaust pipe. "No way" i said, and he clamped the sensor on the edge.

10-14-2013, 09:42 PM	#1
I1502 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Socal, CA Posts: 25	original spark arrestor exhaust tip: 86 C20 Is there any original "spark arrestor" grilled exhaust tips out there anywhere? NOS? My '86 C20 (30,000 miles) still has one, but its nearly rusted out. I'd like to replace it if possible. Is anyone familiar with this? The exhaust end was oval and had a perforated metal plate recessed across the end. I imagine most got replaced years ago. thanks! If I were a little computer savvy, I'd post a picture!

10-14-2013, 09:44 PM	#2
BONUSCAB Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: east troy, WI Posts: 341	Re: original spark arrestor exhaust tip: 86 C20 Um, what? __________________ Few things in life will make you look stupider than putting a dollar sign after a number.

10-14-2013, 10:36 PM	#3
beamn7 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wildomar, CA Posts: 466	Re: original spark arrestor exhaust tip: 86 C20 Ya, I remember those. My Grandpa's 79 GMC K20 had one. So did mid 80's P32 chassis'. I had snapped a pic of one years ago when running an RV dealership. Can't seem to find it right now...Some of our Saudi Arabia friends on here that have done some fantastic restorations on these squares have had them made. I have looked for years and even asked some of the GM dealers I call on. The guys that have been around awhile remember them but nothing seems to be available any longer. I think the only option is to have one made at a exhaust shop....

10-15-2013, 02:13 AM	#4
I1502 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Socal, CA Posts: 25	Re: original spark arrestor exhaust tip: 86 C20 I'll figure out how to post a picture of mine. i thought about having mine reskinned, since the perforated metal is in pretty good shape. A few years back, I went to get the truck smogged, and the guy wanted to poke a hole in the tip to put the sensor into the exhaust pipe. "No way" i said, and he clamped the sensor on the edge.



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