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    2/15/2018 9:47 PM  #1

    Heem
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    Dual Exhaust Tail Pipe Brackets

    All,
    I'm installing a dual exhaust system in my '66 convertible. I had the frame rails replaced, but unfortunately there are no holes drilled in the new frame rails for the tail pipe bracket bolts back by the tie down brackets.  Does anyone know the exact location of where these holes should be drilled?  I've seen pictures which show them about two inches ahead of the rear shackle mount behind the tie down brackets, but it would be a guess about how high/low in the rail. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. 
    Heem

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    2/19/2018 5:50 AM  #2

    Alessandro
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    Re: Dual Exhaust Tail Pipe Brackets

    Hi , i got fastback 66 and i dont know if are the same , but i got to lift the car so i can check it and take some measure and pics .

     

    2/19/2018 1:14 PM  #3

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    Re: Dual Exhaust Tail Pipe Brackets

    Heem,
    I took some measurements for you from my 66GT Fastback along with a couple pics.
    Hope this helps....



    Pic#1;  This is on the passenger side looking up at the outside of the frame rail.  You can see the tailpipe hanger bolted.  If you measure from the front edge of the spring shackle, it's 3" and 2" up from the bottom of the frame rail.



    Pic#2:  In case you need this, look to the right of the first bolt and see a bolt hole throught the frame.  That one measres out at 6 3/4" from the edge of the shackle; 2" up.

    Those bolt holes were where the tie down brackets were mounted.....during shipping,  the car was chained at those points 

    Hope this helps........

     

    2/19/2018 2:14 PM  #4

    Alessandro
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    Re: Dual Exhaust Tail Pipe Brackets

    more or less . mine bracket are different side by side . from driver side  ( from  frame corner , backwards 5 1/4

    the second pics is not so clear but at 9.5 inch from frame there is the bolt

    hope helps

     

    2/21/2018 6:40 PM  #5

    Heem
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    Re: Dual Exhaust Tail Pipe Brackets

    Guys,
    Thanks for your help. The pictures and measurements are great.
    Now the real fun begins, trying to drilling the holes up there. 
    Thanks again
    Heem

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    Last edited by Heem (2/21/2018 6:40 PM)

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    2/21/2018 7:01 PM  #6

    josh-kebob
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    Re: Dual Exhaust Tail Pipe Brackets

    If you haven't installed your gas tank, drilling the holes may not be too difficult......just saying

     

     

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