Re: [AMC-list] Out and About Today

[Bruce Griffis <bruce.griffis@xxxxxxxxx>]

Congratulations on getting it out and about!

On Sun, Dec 5, 2010 at 4:19 PM, Joe Fulton <piper_pa20@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Well I got the exhaust system installed on the 65 Rambler today.  I go to a
> discount tire and muffler place here in town to get tires changed, flats fixed,
> and now for muffler work on my hobby cars.  The place actually sells used tires
> which is very unusual in our litigous(sp?) society.   The young Mexican guy that
> did the exhaust work was very patient.   I had cut the exhaust pipe and riight
> after the point at which is crosses the rear axle to make room for the Mustang
> fuel tank.   The installer had a challenge fitting a muffler in-line since there
> was no room next to the fuel tank, like in the original installation.   He did a
> good job and managed to fit a small muffler below the emergency brake bellcrank
> assembly.  He left one joint there with a clamp so I can drop the exhaust when
> and if I need to do maintenance on the e-brake etc.   All the other joints are
> welded.   The tail pipe passes between the rear spring and the chassis and out
> the driver's side behind the rear wheel.  There is not a lot of clearance there
> but it appears to be adequate.  I have new leaft springs too, so that probably
> helps.
>
> Since I now have a new exhaust I put a few miles on the car.  I have not had it
> above 40 yet but I may take it on the freeway later this afternoon.   I was
> amazed at how it leans in the turns, but the ride is smooth.   You reallly have
> to crank that steering wheel to make a turn too.   I had not driven a Rambler in
> years and completely forgot the ergonomics involved.
>
>
> Joe Fulton
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