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smashingchuck · 02-27-2009, 02:23 PM

Alright guys... need some ideas for exhaust tips. The tips are going to exit (side by side) where the license plate would normally be on a sport bumper. If i get a "shorter" tip I will try to tuck the pipes up the best I can so they (the actual pipes) are not visible. I am also not opposed to longer ones, but I would like to the tips to fill the hole and still look "correct". Anyone have any ideas? Here's a few I'm looking at, but I'm open to suggestions, as long as the suggestion isn't the standard 3.5" round chrome slash cut.

flamingbig10 · 02-27-2009, 02:33 PM

the short ones

enaberif · 02-27-2009, 03:36 PM

short ones

Driveway Dreams · 02-27-2009, 03:51 PM

build something unique is my vote

boxrodz · 02-27-2009, 06:38 PM

SmashingChuck-
This would take a bit of work, but it may enhance the look. The rear sport bumper could be sectioned where the opening of the license plate area is proportionally increased with respect to the width of the bumper. Then, an aluminum backplate rolled inwards at the bottom could be fab'ed with the cutouts for the exhaust tips. To get fancy, the additional cutouts on the backplate could be filled with mesh. Of course, the backplate could be left solid and painted black to match the truck or maybe satin to match the satin inserts of the Intros. I've included the p'chop as a visual. I know you mentioned you didn't want the "standard 3.5" round chrome slash cut", but the ones pictured are doubled-walled 4", angled cuts.

But seriously, the cutouts on the backplate could house rolled square, oval, or oblong tips. I'm partial to traditionally-looking double-wall, round, angle tips.

**N2TRUX** · 02-27-2009, 09:19 PM

Here's what I would do...

silvereagle07 · 02-27-2009, 10:22 PM

Good idea hadn't thought of that one. What about the center exhuast from an SS Camaro, like these. [IMG]

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f.monroe · 02-27-2009, 11:31 PM

I always wondered what a bumper would look like if someone were to weld the cutout portions from a late 60's 442 , or something similar , to the lower portion of a sport bumper . Just a few inches on either side of the license plate cutout . Then smooth it and have it rechromed . Then one of those round Magnaflow tips in each cutout .
Frank

smashingchuck · 02-28-2009, 12:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Driveway Dreams

build something unique is my vote

have you look at my build thread?

lots of really good ideas guys.... you're making it hard for me to decide, not easier!

Keep 'em coming!

**N2TRUX** · 02-28-2009, 12:29 AM

Frank, are you talking about doing it like just did on the new Ram? Not a bad idea..

f.monroe · 02-28-2009, 01:20 AM

Thats it Ken , just a little closer to the license plate . That is the idea I had though . I havent taken a second look at a new Ram but I will be looking tomorrow .
Frank

smashingchuck · 03-01-2009, 11:38 AM

Frank-
I would prefer to do something like that, but the first time I accidentally aired my truck all the way up in front the tips would be toast, which is why I have to tuck them up where the plate would be.

f.monroe · 03-01-2009, 12:16 PM

I see ! I wasnt thinking about that happening .
Frank

staggerd86c-10 · 03-01-2009, 11:18 PM

you can also get some ideas from corvette exhaust kits im sure they have something cool for those cars. if not find a shop that dose good stainless work and have them make you some square ones to go with the square look of the truck, my cousin has an exhaust place and we have this old guy that sometimes makes custom tips for us.

Clos'84TX · 06-28-2010, 09:47 AM

Chuck, which ones did you go with?

smashingchuck · 06-28-2010, 04:54 PM

I used the first ones. (The Gibsons). Pics in my build thread.

02-27-2009, 02:23 PM	#1
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Exhaust tips Alright guys... need some ideas for exhaust tips. The tips are going to exit (side by side) where the license plate would normally be on a sport bumper. If i get a "shorter" tip I will try to tuck the pipes up the best I can so they (the actual pipes) are not visible. I am also not opposed to longer ones, but I would like to the tips to fill the hole and still look "correct". Anyone have any ideas? Here's a few I'm looking at, but I'm open to suggestions, as long as the suggestion isn't the standard 3.5" round chrome slash cut. Attached Images __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build Last edited by smashingchuck; 02-27-2009 at 02:25 PM.

02-27-2009, 02:33 PM	#2
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: Exhaust tips the short ones __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

02-27-2009, 03:36 PM	#3
enaberif Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 1,181	Re: Exhaust tips short ones

02-27-2009, 03:51 PM	#4
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: Exhaust tips build something unique is my vote __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

02-27-2009, 06:38 PM	#5
boxrodz Until Seventy Times Seven Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Rocky Mountain Front Range Posts: 1,301	Re: Exhaust tips SmashingChuck- This would take a bit of work, but it may enhance the look. The rear sport bumper could be sectioned where the opening of the license plate area is proportionally increased with respect to the width of the bumper. Then, an aluminum backplate rolled inwards at the bottom could be fab'ed with the cutouts for the exhaust tips. To get fancy, the additional cutouts on the backplate could be filled with mesh. Of course, the backplate could be left solid and painted black to match the truck or maybe satin to match the satin inserts of the Intros. I've included the p'chop as a visual. I know you mentioned you didn't want the "standard 3.5" round chrome slash cut", but the ones pictured are doubled-walled 4", angled cuts. But seriously, the cutouts on the backplate could house rolled square, oval, or oblong tips. I'm partial to traditionally-looking double-wall, round, angle tips. Attached Images __________________ boxRODz 1983 C10 SWB Fleetside When two halves is gone, there's nuthin left. Two nothings is nuthin. That's mathematics son. You can argue with me but you can't argue with figures. Two half nothings is a whole nuthin...

02-27-2009, 09:19 PM	#6
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Exhaust tips Here's what I would do... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra" Last edited by N2TRUX; 02-27-2009 at 09:23 PM.

02-27-2009, 10:22 PM	#7
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: Exhaust tips Good idea hadn't thought of that one. What about the center exhuast from an SS Camaro, like these. [IMG][/IMG] __________________ Jeramy '84 GMC project truck '85 Chevy 4X4 SOLD '07 Chevy Trailblazer SS 5th Annual SHPHC Car/Truck Show Pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543605 UPDATED PICS! CHECK 'EM OUT Last edited by silvereagle07; 02-27-2009 at 10:39 PM. Reason: pics

02-27-2009, 11:31 PM	#8
f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	Re: Exhaust tips I always wondered what a bumper would look like if someone were to weld the cutout portions from a late 60's 442 , or something similar , to the lower portion of a sport bumper . Just a few inches on either side of the license plate cutout . Then smooth it and have it rechromed . Then one of those round Magnaflow tips in each cutout . Frank __________________ Born and proudly residing in a Red State !

02-28-2009, 12:29 AM	#10
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Exhaust tips Frank, are you talking about doing it like just did on the new Ram? Not a bad idea.. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

02-28-2009, 01:20 AM	#11
f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	Re: Exhaust tips Thats it Ken , just a little closer to the license plate . That is the idea I had though . I havent taken a second look at a new Ram but I will be looking tomorrow . Frank __________________ Born and proudly residing in a Red State !

03-01-2009, 11:38 AM	#12
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Re: Exhaust tips Frank- I would prefer to do something like that, but the first time I accidentally aired my truck all the way up in front the tips would be toast, which is why I have to tuck them up where the plate would be. __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build

03-01-2009, 12:16 PM	#13
f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	Re: Exhaust tips I see ! I wasnt thinking about that happening . Frank __________________ Born and proudly residing in a Red State !

03-01-2009, 11:18 PM	#14
staggerd86c-10 Squarebody Aficionado Join Date: May 2008 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 713	Re: Exhaust tips you can also get some ideas from corvette exhaust kits im sure they have something cool for those cars. if not find a shop that dose good stainless work and have them make you some square ones to go with the square look of the truck, my cousin has an exhaust place and we have this old guy that sometimes makes custom tips for us.

06-28-2010, 09:47 AM	#15
Clos'84TX Foom, foom, foom! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Abilene, TX Posts: 106	Re: Exhaust tips Chuck, which ones did you go with? __________________ - Dan 84' LWB C10 // 2.5" from collector back. duel Turbo Mufflers // 350 w/ TH350 long Headers//3.73 rearend gears Future Mods *3/4 suspension drop*

06-28-2010, 04:54 PM	#16
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Re: Exhaust tips I used the first ones. (The Gibsons). Pics in my build thread. __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build



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