Any ideas on how I should mount this exhaust on the back?

Posted by Dextelo@reddit | projectcar | View on Reddit | 5 comments

1970 Chevrolet Impala

The previous owner put on some custom exhaust pieces but while it had no engine left it attached this way. I can’t figure out how it should be attached correctly or how it was originally.

No pictures online seem to show it so I’m guessing some way I’ll just have to weld a new piece on.

What would you think is the best approach?

Hand for reference it is about 5 inches of wire.

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trucks_guns_n_beer@reddit

google swivel exhaust hanger. all parts stores have them in various lengths .

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I think if you use one of these, bending the long steel part into an "L". Position it so the short part of the L is run along the frame (not vertical). Adjust so the placement on the frame so the rubber and clamp are hanging, supporting the pipe. Rhe long part of the L would be coming straight of the frame at a 90* angle. Use the holes in the short L leg to drill 2 holes in the frame to bolt it.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/wlk-36508

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/pye-hvh10s

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ZeGermanHam@reddit

I think you're just going to have to cobble something together with various exhaust clamps and isolators. THe previous owner didn't route the exhaust in the factory location, which is depicted here:

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Dextelo@reddit (OP)

Damn yeah that’s what I thought, and wow yeah it makes a lot more sense to have the exhaust not right next to the gas tank like how it is here.

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anonymouslosername@reddit

For the cobbling something together, this one seems like a workable hard mount. https://www.summitracing.com/parts/aph-9361

Alternately, if you want a rubber mount and weld on is an option, this has the rod to attach to the pipe, and a rubber isolated mount to attach to the frame. https://www.summitracing.com/parts/aph-339816s