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cstm68 · 12-28-2009, 01:54 AM

hey guys im putting my bags on my 68 and i think im going to have a problem in the rear, the over axle pipe for my exhaust will be hitting the axle when aired out. should i have the pipe re done to go higher and clear the c notch? what are you guys doing about this??

Hottrucks · 12-28-2009, 08:59 AM

if you can I would like to see a pick if you can get it over the axle and though the panard bar..t seems like most are dumping out either in front of the axle or out the side before the wheel

wdrthird · 12-28-2009, 12:18 PM

Mine dump before the axle.

suprachrgd82 · 12-28-2009, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by wdrthird

Mine dump before the axle.

Dumping before the axle yeilds the most room, eliminates some back pressure, and looks clean.

Rollie396 · 12-28-2009, 01:11 PM

I raised my bed floor so I didn't have to cut a hole in the bed and to make the extra room for exhaust.It was a lot of extra work,but I can run the pipes out the back without too much hassle.Another thing I've been considering is to get the pipes outside of the frame somewhere before the rear end.The truck is low enough that it wouldn't be too visible,and the panhard would be a non issue.

Hottrucks · 12-28-2009, 03:33 PM

hey rollie what happens when it gets to the wheels?? my tires fill ALL of it or are you thinking before the wheels....I have thought about roadster headers to get out side the frame from the get go so the pipes run behind the rockers...shhh I was alos thinking side pipes......I mean it is a 70...alittle shag on the dash and I'm in!!

cstm68 · 12-28-2009, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by wdrthird

Mine dump before the axle.

do you have any pics of your rear bag set up???

Sammy · 12-28-2009, 07:58 PM

Keep in mind any state safety requirements. Some states require them to exit frame rails others require only turndowns after the cab provided you don't have a camper installed. It would be a waste of coin to redo a system and have to change it again later.

Kid · 12-28-2009, 11:44 PM

just my opinion (you asked) do what it takes to get it out the back. you'll be glad you did. "Exhaust should be heard, not seen"

cstm68 · 12-28-2009, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Kid

just my opinion (you asked) do what it takes to get it out the back. you'll be glad you did. "Exhaust should be heard, not seen"

yea i want it to run out the back because i like the look of my tips i have on it now, the only thing is i just did the echaust about 6 monthes ago (wasnt thinking about bags) so i dont want to just hack it off before the axle, i would like to just cut and section in some pipe in bolth sides of the over axle pipes to bring it up. is that a bad idea?

im not going for horse power, just a clean custom cruizer!

wdrthird · 12-29-2009, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by cstm68

do you have any pics of your rear bag set up???

This link has some more info and a couple pictures of my setup. Hope this helps.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=323736

Rollie396 · 12-31-2009, 02:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Hottrucks

hey rollie what happens when it gets to the wheels?? my tires fill ALL of it or are you thinking before the wheels....I have thought about roadster headers to get out side the frame from the get go so the pipes run behind the rockers...shhh I was alos thinking side pipes......I mean it is a 70...alittle shag on the dash and I'm in!!

I won't be going with anything too terribly wide for tires so there will be room.It's a good point though if he wants pretty wide rubber.
I'll probably be ducking my exhaust outside the rails right from the start as my air tanks are inside the rails under the cab.
Lol what sidepipes aren't cool anymore?I was gonna do that to my 66 back in highschool but never got the cash together at the right time (maybe a good thing).

Hottrucks · 12-31-2009, 09:16 AM

on a side note if you plan to tow out the back isn't a good idea ...trust me..behind the rear wheels would be ok though

12-28-2009, 01:54 AM	#1
cstm68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: shoreline, wa Posts: 1,565	exhaust and bags hey guys im putting my bags on my 68 and i think im going to have a problem in the rear, the over axle pipe for my exhaust will be hitting the axle when aired out. should i have the pipe re done to go higher and clear the c notch? what are you guys doing about this?? __________________ 68 swb fleet bagged on 20's 327 with 4 speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223308 2014 Chevy 2500hd duramax CCLB

12-28-2009, 08:59 AM	#2
Hottrucks Redefining LowBudget Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: lebanon Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,538	Re: exhaust and bags if you can I would like to see a pick if you can get it over the axle and though the panard bar..t seems like most are dumping out either in front of the axle or out the side before the wheel __________________ 1970 C10 CST fleetside 472 ....big dreams little cash... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335721 SunShine Syndicate.. Mikes Sandwich Fair Run OCT 8th 2011 http://www.thesandwichfair.com/html/...auto_show.html

12-28-2009, 12:18 PM	#3
wdrthird Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ponca City, Oklahoma Posts: 229	Re: exhaust and bags Mine dump before the axle. __________________ '02 Harley Davidson XL1200C, Chrome everything '99 Tahoe, Removed trim/emblems/roofrack/runningboards, Custom grill, Smooth bumper, Lowered 2" on 20's '97 Jeep TJ, 2" lift, 32x11.50's '71 C10 Short Fleet, 454, TH400, Vintage Air, 4 Wheel discs, Posi, New bed sides/rockers/bumpers, Relocated tank, Bagged, Step notch, 20/22's http://www.myspace.com/ndweedz http://www.youtube.com/user/wdrthird "My lugnuts require more torque than your Honda makes"

12-28-2009, 01:11 PM	#5
Rollie396 someday it will be done! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lloydminster,AB. Canada Posts: 1,620	Re: exhaust and bags I raised my bed floor so I didn't have to cut a hole in the bed and to make the extra room for exhaust.It was a lot of extra work,but I can run the pipes out the back without too much hassle.Another thing I've been considering is to get the pipes outside of the frame somewhere before the rear end.The truck is low enough that it wouldn't be too visible,and the panhard would be a non issue. __________________ '72 C-10 Proud owner of a million new and used pieces that used to be and will once again be(god willing) a testament to the term "they don't build em like that anymore. '80 LWB 2wd beater '67 GMC long fleet (cab donor) '66 long step (parked till it's turn comes around) '65 short step (parts truck that will donate it's bed and possibly frame to the '66) '06 Grand Prix wife's car (she hardly lets me touch it) my pics

12-28-2009, 03:33 PM	#6
Hottrucks Redefining LowBudget Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: lebanon Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,538	Re: exhaust and bags hey rollie what happens when it gets to the wheels?? my tires fill ALL of it or are you thinking before the wheels....I have thought about roadster headers to get out side the frame from the get go so the pipes run behind the rockers...shhh I was alos thinking side pipes......I mean it is a 70...alittle shag on the dash and I'm in!!

12-28-2009, 07:58 PM	#8
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: exhaust and bags Keep in mind any state safety requirements. Some states require them to exit frame rails others require only turndowns after the cab provided you don't have a camper installed. It would be a waste of coin to redo a system and have to change it again later. __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"

12-28-2009, 11:44 PM	#9
Kid Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kansas Posts: 702	Re: exhaust and bags just my opinion (you asked) do what it takes to get it out the back. you'll be glad you did. "Exhaust should be heard, not seen" __________________ The kid Build threads: 51 Jimmy http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=154951 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=219902 http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 68 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=50348

12-31-2009, 09:16 AM	#13
Hottrucks Redefining LowBudget Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: lebanon Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,538	Re: exhaust and bags on a side note if you plan to tow out the back isn't a good idea ...trust me..behind the rear wheels would be ok though __________________ 1970 C10 CST fleetside 472 ....big dreams little cash... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335721 SunShine Syndicate.. Mikes Sandwich Fair Run OCT 8th 2011 http://www.thesandwichfair.com/html/...auto_show.html



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