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ko-lek-tor

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Chrome late 69Z tailpipes
« on: June 02, 2015, 10:59:22 PM »
Talking with Bryan (Bryan302) about exhaust for late Z (see his post re: resonator usage). He says chrome tipped tailpipes are rare. Is there a concensus? Maybe I should have taken better care of these instead of letting them lay in my barn for 20+ years?
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Re: Chrome late 69Z tailpipes
« Reply #1 on: June 02, 2015, 11:10:53 PM »
There were approximately 65,000 1969 Camaros built after May 19, 1969. Assuming normal distribution that's about 5,400 Z/28s and 9,000 Camaro SS built with chrome tailpipes. They were serviced well into the '80s and are reproduced.
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ko-lek-tor

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Re: Chrome late 69Z tailpipes
« Reply #2 on: June 02, 2015, 11:22:25 PM »
Hmmm...maybe not rare, perhaps scarce? You sure, William, on that Z production, I thought 45,000 were made after that date???lol
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Re: Chrome late 69Z tailpipes
« Reply #3 on: June 03, 2015, 01:31:59 AM »
You're probably right. A few new ones every month.

Reminds me of the Blockbuster free video coupon deal of many years ago. They redeemed more than they printed.
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Re: Chrome late 69Z tailpipes
« Reply #4 on: June 14, 2015, 07:02:35 PM »
Bentley if those are rust holes in the one, probably had those before you stored them. So don't feel to bad
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Re: Chrome late 69Z tailpipes
« Reply #5 on: June 15, 2015, 01:26:37 AM »
Bentley if those are rust holes in the one, probably had those before you stored them. So don't feel to bad
Thanks Austin, but they are as solid as all get out, just plating coming off.
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Re: Chrome late 69Z tailpipes
« Reply #6 on: June 15, 2015, 01:34:25 AM »
Bentley, clean them up..   polish and wax them.. and they'll last another 20 yrs!!  :)
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