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    3/15/2024 11:54 AM  #1

    KeithP
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    Custom H-Pipe




    I finally have my custom 2 1/2" h-pipe made from 304 stainless steel finished. It fits my 1966 Mustang Convertible with Blueprint 347 stoker with Sanderson headers.

     

    1966, vert, 347 stroker, T5z, 4 wheel disc, pb, 3.70 LS 9", EPAS
     

    3/15/2024 12:45 PM  #2

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    Re: Custom H-Pipe

    Very nice. Does the center support that is held in place with 6 bolts fit with that configuration?

     

    3/15/2024 1:05 PM  #3

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    Re: Custom H-Pipe

    boss347convertible wrote:

    Very nice. Does the center support that is held in place with 6 bolts fit with that configuration?

    I spaced the pipes 1/2" below the point where that plate bolts on. I plan on putting a 1" spacer on the plate to lower it. Hopefully that 1/2" clearance is enough so the pipes will not hit it. I'll probably get some 1" flat stock, weld it to that plate, drill holes in it and attach it with longer bolts.

    1966, vert, 347 stroker, T5z, 4 wheel disc, pb, 3.70 LS 9", EPAS
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    3/15/2024 1:15 PM  #4

    Steve69
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    Re: Custom H-Pipe

    Nice work!

     

    3/16/2024 10:55 AM  #5

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    Re: Custom H-Pipe

    Very nicely done. 

    65 Fastback, 351W, 5-speed, 4 wheel discs, 9" rear,  R&C Front End.
     

    3/17/2024 6:59 PM  #6

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    Re: Custom H-Pipe

    Dang-butt (TS&T), I wish I could do work like that.  Bee-Ute-eee-full.

    "you get what you pay for, good work isn't cheap, and there are NO free lunches...PERIOD!"
     

    3/19/2024 11:26 AM  #7

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    Re: Custom H-Pipe

    The H-pipe will also help contain (somewhat) the driveshaft if the U-joint gives up....IF you 'get out of it' quickly when it happens.
    Nice work BTW !
    6s6

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    3/19/2024 1:58 PM  #8

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    Re: Custom H-Pipe

    Real nice work.

    Bob. 69 Mach 1, 393W, SMOD Toploader, Armstrong  steering, factory AC.
     

    3/19/2024 2:23 PM  #9

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    Re: Custom H-Pipe

    6sally6 wrote:

    The H-pipe will also help contain (somewhat) the driveshaft if the U-joint gives up....IF you 'get out of it' quickly when it happens.
    Nice work BTW !
    6s6

     
    Convertibles gots  a factory drive shaft loop . . . sorta.

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    3/19/2024 8:26 PM  #10

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    Re: Custom H-Pipe

    Or...you could do a 50/50, kinda get the  best of both worlds.  Use the new freshly chromed frame and the old (freshly polished by you) stainless window surround with OEM latch or the new latch handle on the old shaft.
    It isn't all that difficult to disassemble the assembly and put it back together.  You could even probably set the new glass in the old surround....done it, not that hard.  4/64 or 7/64 glazer's tape.  Can't recall which but I'm pretty sure I still have some...just in case.
     

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    3/19/2024 8:36 PM  #11

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    Re: Custom H-Pipe

    Rudi wrote:

    6sally6 wrote:

    The H-pipe will also help contain (somewhat) the driveshaft if the U-joint gives up....IF you 'get out of it' quickly when it happens.
    Nice work BTW !
    6s6

     
    Convertibles gots a factory drive shaft loop . . . sorta.

    That factory loop was kind-of helpful in the 1970's when I trashed a couple of 8" differentials(wheel-hop induced). Unfortunately it caused a lot of floorboard dents and bent driveshafts. I was able to pound the dents out!
     

    Last edited by KeithP (3/19/2024 8:37 PM)

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