[Guest]

Hey everyone. I have a 66 coupe with 2 1/4 inch dual flowmaster exhaust and I have really been wanting to get that look that the gt's have with the dual exhaust coming out the back of the rear valence. like through the two holes? I hope I am explaining it right, but anyways, I was wondering if I can cut the holes in the rear valence of my mustang and just re route the tail pipes to fit through them, or do I have to buy a new rear valence with the holes precut. I'm not extremely handy with tools, so if anyone could tell me if this is something I could do myself, or would this project require the purchase of a new rear valence, or proffesional work. Also, can you please tell me aproximately what you think it would run me? Thank you very much for your replies

 

[Guest]

I wouldn't cut the valence that you have.. you can get a new rear valence for about $25.. then have it painted your car's color and bolt it on.. piece of cake..

Don't forget to buy the stainless trim that lines the holes.. another $30 or so..

Good luck!

Todd Smith
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'65 Convertible 289-4V, Vintage Burgundy / White
'89 LX 5.0 (215,000 miles and still kicking)

 

[Cruzer]

Don't cut it. Just buy the GT valance. You'll be happier with the end result.

66 Coupe, 302, Auto, 3.25 gears. [color:red]Candyapple Red</font color=red> with White Pearl Stripes. Cragars.
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[Guest]

where can I buy it? I have a couple catologes and they dont sell any.

 

[Guest]

Any mustang parts catalog should have them, try NPD-Scott is here at forum, Ponderosa Mustang-Matt is here, they should be able to help you.

1967 S code GT Deluxe Coupe 65B
1966 Convertible 76B 289 4 speed
1964 Fairlane 500 2DR HT-the new project
1986 Jeep Cherokee 4X4 the "beater"
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[66CoupeNW]

I did this too. Buy a new valence, dirt cheap and easy to install. You'll also need the trim rings, and if you want the full look you'll need the slatted GT exhaust tips as well. All this stuff is available repro at most Stang supply houses.

The GT exhaust tips are set up for something like a 1-7/8 pipe. Muffler shop had to play some games to get them to fit my 2" tubes. This will probably be even tougher with your 2-1/4" pipe, but I'm sure a good muffler shop could figure it out.

Good luck

DanM
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[HoosierBuddy]

The holes are oval. They'd be hard to cut and harder to cut right. When you have your muffler shop install the tips, make sure they pay attention to how the pipes come through the valance. They need to be centered and the same top to bottom, or they'll look funny. I worked with the exhaust guy that did mine and he fiddled with them for about 30 minutes before he was satisfied with the alignment. One of the advantages to going to a guy that's been doing this sort of work for 50 years, and just does it to supliment his Social Security, I guess.

Phil

'65 Convertible (with many mods.)
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