Re: [Chrysler300] Exhaust system c300

[Nancy Kramer <nekramer@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hello,

If you want to use a good local vendor for exhaust systems try Malcom Durum 
Supercar Engineering in Hyattesville, MD near DC.  Haven't been there 
lately but they used to be the best at custom making nice exhaust systems 
that would not hit anything and would perform well.  Maybe check if they 
are still in business although I know they were still there about 2 years 
ago.  We used to have exhaust systems made by them and were always 
pleased.  They weren't the cheapest but were always high quality.

There are also some mail order places that claim they make original type 
exhaust systems but don't know if they do C300.  Chic knows some guy in New 
England who is good if he has the pattern for the car.  Will ask him the 
name of the company because if they have it, from what I have heard it will 
fit right.

Will also ask someone we know in Baltimore who plays with old cars a lot if 
he knows anyone good and let you know what we find out.

Regards,

Nancy Kramer
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At 01:20 AM 10/28/2006, Rich Barber wrote:

>My local muffler shop has a computerized bending machine that has a card for
>the 1955 Chrysler.  He says he can bend it in any OD tubing desired.  I
>presume you would have similarly equipped vendor in your area.  I can't put
>my hands on the full specs on proper factory-size tubing for the various
>pieces and would appreciate being advised of same.  I seem to recall the
>C-300 had larger tubing in some or all of the sections of its exhaust
>system.  The original stock mufflers for the C-300's carry different part
>numbers than other Chryslers, but apparently kept the car's exhaust note
>sweet and civil.  I doubt you'd ever find NOS mufflers for a 1955 Chrysler
>300.  The Parts Manual shows two mufflers on each side for Chryslers and
>Imperials, but the Service Manual only shows one.
>
>Acceptability of aluminized, stainless or just muffler grade steel on the
>tubing and mufflers by our judges would be of interest.  Of three C-300's at
>Lawton, two had corroded exhaust systems and one looked quite nice and
>shiny, but wasn't stainless.  Perhaps aluminized?
>
>After I blew a muffler off, I decided to heck with that noise and installed
>"Three-Chamber" Flowmasters--much shorter mufflers that allow a moderate
>amount of exhaust note.  Our concours judges did not care for those
>Flowmasters (or anything else on the grubby, greasy bottom of my car).
>
>Original-style clamps and hangers are sometimes available, if this is
>important to you.  A Studebaker Club offers reproduction chrome and
>stainless oval exhaust tips that are appropriate for our C-300's, but I
>can't seem to find the website-catalog.
>
>All that said, let us all know if you find a remote vendor that can provide
>a historically accurate exhaust system that bolts up without banging the
>chassis, shocks, axle or gas tank.  I'm thinking the likelihood of that
>happening without some bending & tweaking would be minimal.
>
>Good luck and C-300'ly,
>Rich Barber
>Brentwood, CA
>
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>Sent: Friday, October 27, 2006 10:40 AM
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>Subject: [Chrysler300] exhaust system c300
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>Help,  Need exhaust pipes & mufflers for my  55 C300  Balto. Md.  Anyone
>know a company or place where I can call to purchase an exhaust system.
>Thanks  A.R. Smith
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