I had exactly the same problems ten years ago with a Kepich exhaust system for my 300C convertible – they sent me a 2” pipe setup and back then I didn’t know that the convertible uses 1-3/4” tubing to snake through the X-member. The installing shop didn’t call me when they encountered severe fitment problems, just went ahead and cut and bent and re-welded tubing wherever they thought they had to, so I didn’t know about it until time to pick it up. Although the welds themselves were nice, it was chopped up in half a dozen places on each side and looked pretty ugly (sounds good, though!). To top it all off, they charged me at least double because of the extra difficulties on the install!
Kepich was apologetic, but wouldn’t agree to any compensation for my extra expense due to their mistake. Not surprisingly, I would NOT want to do business with Kepich again, and now have reservations about Waldron. If I ever decide to replace the exhaust, I’ll probably just have an expert installer make up a custom system on the spot, instead of relying on a pre-bent set-up.
Ray Melton
Las Cruces, NM
I personally know a guy who is restoring a 58 Imperial convertible and had very bad results with the Waldron system. He had pieces re-bent, remade and ended up cutting and welding to get it to. fit. That said the X member on a convertible is difficult to traverse. Waldron does not have good patterns for all cars.
I have also had great
service from Waldron. I ordered a system while restoring my Dodge wagon. Two years later I was installing the tailpipes and found one didn't fit. No problem. Joe made a replacement and had it out the same week.
Gary,
I have been extremely pleased with both the product and the people at Waldron's Exhaust in Michigan. I have a complete front-to-back system from them in stainless steel on my 300C. And just a week ago I placed an order with them for a complete system for my '70 4-4-2. They really try hard to get the entire fit as perfect and original as possible; and if they miss, they are very quick to stand behind it.
Their number is 800.503.9428.
Looking for good source. Bought system from Keppich. Its lasted 10 yrs (not complaining) Just wonder if anyone else out there. NOS would be nice, but back to reality. Thanks gary gettleman
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