Re: [Chrysler300] Kepich exhaust for 300E

["John Baker" <jbaker22@xxxxxxxxxx>]

I have also used Waldron's for my '56 Windsor conv. with dual exhaust. The 
whole system went in as a perfect fit. It was SS tube.
John Baker
Malabar Fl.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Charlie Valentine" <cross.ram@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "John J. Hertog" <crossram@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>; "'Henry Hopkins'" 
<hhrp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>; <chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, September 18, 2006 3:58 PM
Subject: Re: [Chrysler300] Kepich exhaust for 300E


>I used Waldron's and had excellent results. I ordered stainless steel dual 
>exhaust, front to back , for my 62 300 Sport.
> I installed it and the right side was too close to the frame. I called and 
> he said "just get out your torch and heat it and bend it". I told him that 
> I do not have a torch, which I don't, and he sent me another pipe which 
> clears the frame.
> Below is a link with his phone numbers. Call him to see if he can make 
> them for the "E".
>
> As far as the Stainless Steel pipes available thru Eileen Brass. Heard 
> many complaints that they do not fit well. Tis a pity to have the bended 
> bend pipes that do not fit well. Can someone close to her find out where 
> the problem is and get it corrected?
>
> Charlie Valentine
>
> http://ll.hemmings.com/pdfs/WaldronsE64141.pdf#search=%22waldron%20Exhaust%22
>  ----- Original Message ----- 
>  From: John J. Hertog
>  To: 'Henry Hopkins' ; chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>  Sent: Monday, September 18, 2006 1:26 PM
>  Subject: RE: [Chrysler300] Kepich exhaust for 300E
>
>
>  I will agree with Henry, and say that I have all my exhaust systems done 
> by
>  a local shop. They key is finding a local shop where the owner cares, and
>  does good work. I am fortunate to have such a shop in my area. He knows 
> how
>  to use a bender and creates, from scratch, beautiful systems that fit 
> well,
>  look right, and are priced right. Considering all I have to do is drop 
> off
>  the car and pick it up when done, the average cost of about $400, front 
> to
>  rear, all new, installed, no fuss, is well justified.
>
>  The only "exception" to my using a local shop is the ram exhaust system
>  (forward 5 pipes) which I always purchase from Eileen Brass; those are 
> good
>  pipes, well-made, and fit well (as long as not stainless! )
>
>  John Hertog
>  Sag Harbor NY
>
>  _____
>
>  From: Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On
>  Behalf Of Henry Hopkins
>  Sent: Monday, September 18, 2006 12:00 PM
>  To: chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>  Subject: Re: [Chrysler300] Kepich exhaust for 300E
>
>  We say some good, some bad. Bit faster than others but we've had problems
>  with the header pipe on one. Now we have a local shop make up and install 
> a
>  system. In the past, installing the kits ourselves didn't work because
>  bends were not quite right, pipes hitting the frame, etc. Had to bang 
> dents
>  in the pipes here and there to stop the pipes hitting the frame after
>  getting tired of the rattles.
>
>  Our two cents, Henry Hopkins/Richard Palmer
>  ----- Original Message ----- 
>  From: "John J. Hertog" <crossram@optonline.
>  <mailto:crossram%40optonline.net> net>
>  To: <chrysler300@ <mailto:chrysler300%40yahoogroups.com> 
> yahoogroups.com>;
>  "'jdelrae1'" <jdelrae1@cox. <mailto:jdelrae1%40cox.net> net>
>  Sent: Monday, September 18, 2006 5:16 AM
>  Subject: [Chrysler300] Kepich exhaust for 300E
>
>  > Hi Jim, and all
>  >
>  > Jim, you are now hitched up to the listserver. Welcome aboard. As far 
> as
>  > Kepich, I think the feedback you will receive from most folks is that 
> they
>  > are pretty bad... both in terms of their product, and also their 
> attitude.
>  >
>  > Any comments from membership? what would be a good source for 300E
>  > exhaust
>  > system ?
>  >
>  >
>  > John
>  >
>  >
>  >
>  > _____
>  >
>  > From: jdelrae1 [mailto:jdelrae1@cox. <mailto:jdelrae1%40cox.net> net]
>  > Sent: Sunday, September 17, 2006 9:42 PM
>  > To: John J. Hertog
>  > Subject: Re: Hello
>  >
>  >
>  > Hello John,
>  > Thanks for the information.. I did end up figuring out the system I
>  > ordered was not the correct system. It was about 3' to long I used 
> Kepich
>  > Exhaust they were in the clubs listing for resources. I'll keep you
>  > posted
>  > on how this turns out. I am not real happy with them so far since I
>  > called
>  > them on Saturday when I was having problems and he said they were 
> closed
>  > and
>  > to call back on Monday?
>  > Thanks!
>  > Jim
>  >
>  > ----- Original Message ----- 
>  > From: John J. <mailto:crossram@optonline.
>  <mailto:crossram%40optonline.net> net> Hertog
>  > To: 'jdelrae1' <mailto:jdelrae1@cox. <mailto:jdelrae1%40cox.net> net>
>  > Cc: 'Bob Merritt' <mailto:bob@simplexco. <mailto:bob%40simplexco.com> 
> com>
>  > Sent: Sunday, September 17, 2006 7:09 PM
>  > Subject: RE: Hello
>  >
>  > Hi Jim,
>  >
>  > We should have you up and runnign on the listserver tomorrow (Monday) .
>  > In
>  > the interim, I posted your question to the group, and rec'd this 
> response
>  > from Steve Albu:
>  >
>  >
>  > Jim, you might want to let the club members know from whom you obtained
>  > the
>  > exhaust system. With some rare exceptions, when you order these systems
>  > through the mail, they will not fit most of the time. The bends are
>  > critical, and it takes someone with good equipment and skill to make 
> them
>  > mail order.
>  > Steve Albu
>  >
>  >
>  >
>  > ---- "John J. Hertog" <crossram@optonline.
>  > <BLOCKED::mailto:crossram@optonline. <mailto:crossram%40optonline.net>
>  net> net> wrote:
>  >> Hi to all,
>  >>
>  >> Jim is a new member.. can someone please help him with regards to his
>  >> question?
>  >> 300'ly to all
>  >>
>  >> John Hertog
>  >> Sag Harbor NY
>  >>
>  >> _____
>  >>
>  >> From: jdelrae1 [mailto:jdelrae1@cox. <BLOCKED::mailto:jdelrae1@cox.
>  <mailto:jdelrae1%40cox.net> net>
>  > net]
>  >> Sent: Sunday, September 17, 2006 5:11 PM
>  >> To: John J. Hertog
>  >> Subject: Hello
>  >>
>  >>
>  >> Hello John,
>  >> I was wondering if you had or knew anybody that may have a photo of 
> the
>  >> under carriage of a 59E. I purchased an exhaust system for my E and am 
> at
>  >> wits end trying to install it. Mine did not have a system when I
>  >> purchased
>  >> it and the new system had no information when I received it. Spent the
>  > last
>  >> 2 day re configureing the pieces to the new system and am still
>  >> unsuccessfull getting this mess together. Any information would be
>  >> appreciated.
>  >> Thanks,
>  >> Jim DelRae
>  >>
>  >
>  >
>  > _____
>  >
>  > From: jdelrae1 [mailto:jdelrae1@cox. <mailto:jdelrae1%40cox.net> net]
>  > Sent: Sunday, September 17, 2006 5:11 PM
>  > To: John J. Hertog
>  > Subject: Hello
>  >
>  >
>  > Hello John,
>  > I was wondering if you had or knew anybody that may have a photo of the
>  > under carriage of a 59E. I purchased an exhaust system for my E and am 
> at
>  > wits end trying to install it. Mine did not have a system when I
>  > purchased
>  > it and the new system had no information when I received it. Spent the
>  > last
>  > 2 day re configureing the pieces to the new system and am still
>  > unsuccessfull getting this mess together. Any information would be
>  > appreciated.
>  > Thanks,
>  > Jim DelRae
>  >
>  >
>  >
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