[T3] Re Muffler

[Craigs List]

I'll put this here then. I know nothing about mufflers, but it looks to be
real nice. :)

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1778651

On Mon, Jun 15, 2015 at 9:33 PM, Keith Park <topnotch at nycap.rr.com> wrote:

> all 66 and up mufflers will fit, you just need the matching tail pipe,
> 2 piece for the pre 72 mufflers and the early mufflers have a
> smaller outlet and wont breath as well.
>
> Keith
>
>
> Topnotch Restorations
> topnotch at nycap.rr.com
> http://www.a383ina68.addr.com/radiorest/main.htm
> 71 Squareback  “Hothe”
> 65 Notchback  “El Baja Rojo”
> 93 RX7  “Redstur”
> 87 Golf  “Winterat”
>
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> I think measurements, or some parts compatibility check, or some
> confirmation by one who's already replaced a '72 with a '68, would be
> Almost
> as good as a photo.  Some here may know if a '68 muffler would replace a
> rusty '72.I don't remember, or know, what a header is yet but will look it
> up.
>
> Thanks....
>
> From: J L Stamey <jlstamey at gmail.com>
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> Subject: [T3]  Muffler
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> John, I have a muffler and header fr a '68 that I will sell. Not sure if
> it'll fit or not. What's the diff between early and late muffs? I can take
> a pic if need be.
>
> Date: Sun, 14 Jun 2015 21:30:16 +0000 (UTC)
> From: "J. Jonik" <j_jonik at yahoo.com>
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> Still no luck finding a? '72 muffler.? But this situation will be a good
> test of the durability of Muffler Patch Kits.? So, far so good.
> I don't need tail pipe, damper pipe or those heat exchanger duct
> things...just the big tank part...the muffler.
> Those heat exchanger come off ok (in my experience) with a special flat
> wrench? and a hammer to whack it loose.? I have to borrow that wrench from
> a mechanic friend.
> Is it really the case that people with their super-restored cars hoard
> extra mufflers?? Or, where else do they get them?? Or are they replaced by
> welders using mufflers that will fit...with the modifications?
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