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Straight chrome exhaust tips

Started by raueda1, 15 March 2023, 05:28 PM

raueda1

Maybe this should be on >parts< forum but it's as much about the "how."  I got a Timevalve stainless exhaust that replaced the original which had the chrome tips.  What a fine classic look it was!  I want it back.

I assume that straight to installation just entails cutting off the curved tailpipe section, jamming the new tips on and affixing them.  So what's best way to cut off the curved part?  Any reason not to just use a sawsall with new metal blade?  I do know that the tailpipe is surprisingly tough and if anticipated a lot of vibration.

Obviously recommendations for the chrome tips would be welcome.  Thanks and cheers,
-Dave
Now:  1976 6.9 Euro, 2015 GL550
Before that:  1966 230S, 1964 220SE coupe, 1977 Carrera 3.0

UTn_boy

The 6.9 never had chrome exhaust tips.  You'll have to heavily modify the current exhaust system in order to achieve your vison.   
1966 250se coupe`,black/dark green leather
1970 600 midnight blue/parchment leather
1971 300sel 6.3,papyrus white/dark red leather
1975 450se, pine green metallic/green leather
1973 300sel 4.5,silver blue metallic/blue leather
1979 450sel 516 red/bamboo

raueda1

Hmmm, I thought they were on the euro version, just not USA cause of heating up the diving board US bumper.  I guess the ones on my car were an add-on.  Can you elaborate on what's needed other than just cutting off curved ends?
-Dave
Now:  1976 6.9 Euro, 2015 GL550
Before that:  1966 230S, 1964 220SE coupe, 1977 Carrera 3.0

daantjie

I had the false tips on my 6.9 when I bought it but I'm pretty sure they are after production add ons like Aaron stated.
Daniel
1977 450 SEL 6.9 - Astralsilber

Feather535

I look forward to worrying about problems like this some day.  Right now I just want to make the car run and drive!
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1977 280SE
1983 300D (sold)
1988 BMW 535is
1999 E320T (sold)
2009 E350T (wife's)

raueda1

Quote from: Feather535 on 19 March 2023, 01:40 PMI look forward to worrying about problems like this some day.  Right now I just want to make the car run and drive!
LOL, if you only knew what it took to get to this point.   ???
-Dave
Now:  1976 6.9 Euro, 2015 GL550
Before that:  1966 230S, 1964 220SE coupe, 1977 Carrera 3.0