How far do they stick out ????

[Rey S.]

How far do the exhaust tips stick out on a 1972 ???? I can't seem to find anything in the AIM about this issue.

[Edward J.]

Re: How far do they stick out ????

Ray, I remember that at one time this was asked and I believe there was no definitive answer, but I recall about 4" beyond the bezel was the norm.

[Mike F.]

Re: How far do they stick out ????

http://www.lov2xlr8.no/brochures/chevy/70vet/bilder/4.jpg

[Leif A.]

Re: How far do they stick out ????

Ray, I remember that at one time this was asked and I believe there was no definitive answer, but I recall about 4" beyond the bezel was the norm.

Edward,
Wouldn't this be the case with C2s? I thought the C3 only extended about 1 1//2'' beyond the bezel.

[Harmon C.]

Re: How far do they stick out ????

1'' to 1 1/2" on the top of the bezel looks best to me.

[Patrick H.]

Re: How far do they stick out ????

1'' to 1 1/2" on the top of the bezel looks best to me.

Same here.

[Georges C.]

Re: How far do they stick out ????

If no definitive answer, I'd clear the bumpers (tip at rear edge)?

[Rey S.]

Re: How far do they stick out ????

Hi Patrick
Great set of photos. I am keeping them (If you don't mind) for future reference.
Thanks

[Alan S.]

Re: How far do they stick out ????

Hi,
I believe originally there was a 'kite shaped tab' welded to the top of the pipe coming out of the muffler.
A matching cut out in the top of the exhaust tip's pipe slid on to the muffler's pipe and tab. The tab set the angle and distance from the muffler of the tip.
I've 'felt' a tab with my fingers, but have never seen one.
This picture of my 71 when it was about a week old may give some indication of the distance the tips extended.
Regards,
Alan

[Rey S.]

Re: How far do they stick out ????

Hi Alan GOOOOD looking car! Yes I can now get a good visual on how far the tips should stick out however my exhaust system is completely different ( look at some of my avatars) than yours. The only thing on mine that looks stock are the tips and the bezels. I will however put this info to good use.
Thanks -- Rey
P.S.-- Good to hear from you again.