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Offline WT8095

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NOS 1968 muffler
« on: January 19, 2015, 10:59:28 PM »
I picked up this muffler around 1989, most likely at the Iola swap meet. My car is going to be a driver, so I will install a repro muffler and keep this one as a "museum piece".
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Offline rodster

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Re: NOS 1968 muffler
« Reply #1 on: January 20, 2015, 12:12:15 AM »
Beautiful reproductions of this muffler are available.  ;)
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Re: NOS 1968 muffler
« Reply #2 on: January 20, 2015, 06:55:04 AM »
Beautiful reproductions of this muffler are available.  ;)

+1 and it can be ordered with an appropriate date code too! ...& without dents or shelf wear!
Scott Fuller Reproductions:
http://www.scottfullerreproductions.com/catalog/item/4595229/7691275.htm
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Re: NOS 1968 muffler
« Reply #3 on: January 20, 2015, 09:23:45 AM »
I picked up this muffler around 1989, most likely at the Iola swap meet. My car is going to be a driver, so I will install a repro muffler and keep this one as a "museum piece".

Congrats on having an original. I am fortunate to be as lucky. The original exhaust system is still on my '68 Mustang with a date code of April 19, 1968. Years ago I found an original complete exhaust system from the manifold to the tail pipe which has a date code of March 13, 1968.  I am storing the extra system. Mine is a 289-2v single exhaust. It is nice that dtae coded repos are available for drivers,
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Re: NOS 1968 muffler
« Reply #4 on: January 23, 2015, 09:22:41 AM »
Congrats on having an original. I am fortunate to be as lucky. The original exhaust system is still on my '68 Mustang with a date code of April 19, 1968. Years ago I found an original complete exhaust system from the manifold to the tail pipe which has a date code of March 13, 1968.  I am storing the extra system. Mine is a 289-2v single exhaust. It is nice that dtae coded repos are available for drivers,

That's pretty cool, having the originals still on your car, and having a complete extra system. I've seen Scott Fuller's website, it's great to see the pains he takes to make such accurate reproductions. I'm sure I'll end up with a few of his pieces on my car. It would be ironic (and some will question my sanity) if I install a $600+ reproduction muffler, just to preserve an original that I paid about $125 for! That was 25 years ago, so in today's dollars maybe they're a lot closer in value.
Dave Z.

'68 fastback, S-code + C6. Special Paint (Rainbow promotion), DSO 710784. Actual build date 2/7/1968, San Jose.
'69 Cougar convertible, 351W-2V + FMX, Meadowlark Yellow.

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Re: NOS 1968 muffler
« Reply #5 on: January 23, 2015, 12:40:37 PM »
That's pretty cool, having the originals still on your car, and having a complete extra system. I've seen Scott Fuller's website, it's great to see the pains he takes to make such accurate reproductions. I'm sure I'll end up with a few of his pieces on my car. It would be ironic (and some will question my sanity) if I install a $600+ reproduction muffler, just to preserve an original that I paid about $125 for! That was 25 years ago, so in today's dollars maybe they're a lot closer in value.

My wife might think I was nuts too...but I am agreeing, I might keep the extra original asside too!
Richard Urch

1967 (11/2/66, S.J.) GTA Luxury Coupe, 289-4V w/Thermactor Emissions, C-4, Int./Ext. Decor +many options

2005 (04/05) GT Premium Convertible, Windveil Blue, Parchment Top w/Med. Parchment interior,  Roush Body Appointments