Original mufflers worth saving? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 07-17-2017, 01:29 PM

Mostly sure these are original. A tailpipe broke off one of these, maybe 15 years ago. The guy who welded a new one on said the pipe on the muffler had worn thin. I think that was the message, anyway. Multiple choice

:

A. Throw them away with the pipes.

B. Save the mufflers because?

C. Save the mufflers just to have them, knowing they'll never be used and storage is at a premium.

Curious what's loose in the mufflers. Seems similar a ball valve, but I'm probably way off.

harpo231 · 07-17-2017, 01:36 PM

Probly rusted up baffles

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 07-17-2017, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by harpo231

Probly rusted up baffles

Not much in the way of rust here, but doesn't mean you're wrong. To me that means dump material.

GASoline71 · 07-17-2017, 02:17 PM

The gravel they are sitting on is worth more than the mufflers.

Gary

In The Ten Ring · 07-17-2017, 02:33 PM

C because you know you're a hoarder. LOL

Throw them away. At some point old mufflers might have some value to weird people but space is a premium.

That said I just bought two more old metal gas cans because...

A). I love vented gas cans and the EPA banned those in 2004.
B). I love metal gas cans.
C). A goal is to have 50 gallons of fuel on hand for the next Derecho that hits.

Coley · 07-17-2017, 03:05 PM

Post 'em up on Craigslist as a pair of used duals for $25-$30. They will sell.
That gets them out into the 'recycled' world and sure beats throwing them into the garbage.
Besides.....$30 Beer money is beer money!...maybe even bbq money....lol.

all Good
Coley

truckster · 07-17-2017, 04:43 PM

You could build yourself a Mr. Muffler sculpture...

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 07-17-2017, 06:26 PM

You guys are hilarious. I'm leaning toward post 6. If that fails, then post 4. Thanks for the responses.

07-17-2017, 01:29 PM	#1
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,385	Original mufflers worth saving? Mostly sure these are original. A tailpipe broke off one of these, maybe 15 years ago. The guy who welded a new one on said the pipe on the muffler had worn thin. I think that was the message, anyway. Multiple choice : A. Throw them away with the pipes. B. Save the mufflers because? C. Save the mufflers just to have them, knowing they'll never be used and storage is at a premium. Curious what's loose in the mufflers. Seems similar a ball valve, but I'm probably way off. Attached Images __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly guide (kit) for restoring this truck from the ground up, complete with details including full hardware descriptions. Much of the info. applies to all 67-72 GM. My build thread, with some info. about the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025

07-17-2017, 01:36 PM	#2
harpo231 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Lincoln City DE Posts: 1,292	Re: Original mufflers worth saving? Probly rusted up baffles

07-17-2017, 02:33 PM	#5
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,427	Re: Original mufflers worth saving? C because you know you're a hoarder. LOL Throw them away. At some point old mufflers might have some value to weird people but space is a premium. That said I just bought two more old metal gas cans because... A). I love vented gas cans and the EPA banned those in 2004. B). I love metal gas cans. C). A goal is to have 50 gallons of fuel on hand for the next Derecho that hits.

07-17-2017, 03:05 PM	#6
Coley Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Victoria, B.C Posts: 3,794	Re: Original mufflers worth saving? Post 'em up on Craigslist as a pair of used duals for $25-$30. They will sell. That gets them out into the 'recycled' world and sure beats throwing them into the garbage. Besides.....$30 Beer money is beer money!...maybe even bbq money....lol. all Good Coley __________________ ....for some men, there is experience, skill and effort....for the others...there is visa and UPS LOL 1966 Chevy 1/2 ton (Florida- Red/white) 1972 Chevy 1/2 ton (California- Blue/white) 2005 Chevy Silverado HD2500/Duramax 2000 Dodge Ram 1500

07-17-2017, 04:43 PM	#7
truckster Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 8,021	Re: Original mufflers worth saving? You could build yourself a Mr. Muffler sculpture... __________________ I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man. - Thomas Jefferson

07-17-2017, 06:26 PM	#8
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,385	Re: Original mufflers worth saving? You guys are hilarious. I'm leaning toward post 6. If that fails, then post 4. Thanks for the responses. __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly guide (kit) for restoring this truck from the ground up, complete with details including full hardware descriptions. Much of the info. applies to all 67-72 GM. My build thread, with some info. about the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025



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