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Chaparralman1974 · 05-20-2024, 08:29 AM

Good morning all!

I am getting ready to order an exhaust system from Waldron Exhaust for my '67 K20. It is all stock with the original center dump rams horns manifolds. I want to stay with the stock single exhaust with the exit on the driver side behind the tire. Waldron only sells 68-72 exhaust systems. I can't see there being any difference in exhaust between a 67 and a 68. Does anyone out there know if there are any issues with putting a stock 68 exhaust on a 67? I can always trailer it down to a local exhaust builder, but I would prefer to just have the system shipped to me so that I can do it myself.

Thanks, Clay

**MikeB** · 05-20-2024, 11:29 PM

Be sure to ask the vendor if the head pipes are for use with straight or angled manifold dumps. I thought 67-68 trucks used straight dumps, but lots of guys here say theirs are angled. Pretty easy to tell just by looking at any photos the vendor has.

KevinK7 · Yesterday, 09:33 AM

I just ordered dropDown pipes from Waldron's for my '68(C20, 396) with stock manifolds and (even though not installed yet) I am very pleased with the product.
I called them and the lady was super helpful as I wasn't looking to purchase a full system and they sold me exactly what I needed.
I'd just give them a call to confirm you '68 vs '67 question.

**1970cstblazer** · Yesterday, 10:09 AM

Here is the 1969-71(72) exhaust system parts diagram showing orientation and part numbers. Should be similar to 1967-68.

**Jason Banks** · Yesterday, 05:19 PM

Donwload the parts catalog from this thread:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=8890684

1967 exhaust starts on page 285 and the later years after that. Maybe you can make sense of it and figure out what is different.

Chaparralman1974 · Today, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeB

Be sure to ask the vendor if the head pipes are for use with straight or angled manifold dumps. I thought 67-68 trucks used straight dumps, but lots of guys here say theirs are angled. Pretty easy to tell just by looking at any photos the vendor has.

That is a good point. I will double check with them to ensure that they are building the exhaust systems for a center dump system.

Chaparralman1974 · Today, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KevinK7

I just ordered dropDown pipes from Waldron's for my '68(C20, 396) with stock manifolds and (even though not installed yet) I am very pleased with the product.
I called them and the lady was super helpful as I wasn't looking to purchase a full system and they sold me exactly what I needed.
I'd just give them a call to confirm you '68 vs '67 question.

I did speak to Ruth on the phone. She was very friendly and helpful. They sent me some pictures of the 68-72 K-series exhaust systems. It looks like it would fit. I am just curious why everywhere I go for parts, it seems to specify 68-72 vs. 67-72. I have to imagine that the frames for 67 are the same as the 68's (for the 4x4's anyway) are the same??

Clay

Chaparralman1974 · Today, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1970cstblazer

Here is the 1969-71(72) exhaust system parts diagram showing orientation and part numbers. Should be similar to 1967-68.

Thanks much! That definitely gives me a picture of what it should look like. Mine was all cobbled together, so I didn't have a good point of reference.

Clay

Chaparralman1974 · Today, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason Banks

Donwload the parts catalog from this thread:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=8890684

1967 exhaust starts on page 285 and the later years after that. Maybe you can make sense of it and figure out what is different.

Thanks Jason! I will download it and see what I can dig up!

Clay

Chaparralman1974 · Today, 01:15 PM

Ok, so in looking at the parts catalog, it would appear that both the 67's and the 68's use the same part numbers....at least for the K20's. So, I think that I will be ok ordering the system for the 68.

Thanks, Clay

KevinK7 · Today, 01:23 PM

Sounds like you got it sorted out Clay, ...and Ruth was the lady I spoke with

BTW, ...from Waldron's site,
"When building our exhaust systems; where (or if) it requires a pipe diameter of 2” or larger, it will be 14-gauge tubing, where (or if) it requires a pipe diameter smaller than 2”, it will be 16-gauge tubing."

If you are going with 2"+ (which I did), ...14gauge is heavy

05-20-2024, 08:29 AM	#1
Chaparralman1974 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2022 Location: Peoria, Arizona Posts: 331	67-72 Stock Exhaust Good morning all! I am getting ready to order an exhaust system from Waldron Exhaust for my '67 K20. It is all stock with the original center dump rams horns manifolds. I want to stay with the stock single exhaust with the exit on the driver side behind the tire. Waldron only sells 68-72 exhaust systems. I can't see there being any difference in exhaust between a 67 and a 68. Does anyone out there know if there are any issues with putting a stock 68 exhaust on a 67? I can always trailer it down to a local exhaust builder, but I would prefer to just have the system shipped to me so that I can do it myself. Thanks, Clay __________________ Clayton Sikes Peoria, Arizona 1967 Chevy K20 Build Thread: https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=841272

05-20-2024, 11:29 PM	#2
MikeB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: North Texas Posts: 3,438	Re: 67-72 Stock Exhaust Be sure to ask the vendor if the head pipes are for use with straight or angled manifold dumps. I thought 67-68 trucks used straight dumps, but lots of guys here say theirs are angled. Pretty easy to tell just by looking at any photos the vendor has. __________________ Mike 1969 C10 LWB -- owned for 34 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, 1st Gen Vintage Air, AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes. 1982 C10 SWB -- sold 1981 C10 Silverado LWB -- sold, but wish I still had it! 1969 C10 (not the current one) that I bought in the early 1980s. Paid $1200; sold for $1500 a few years later. Just a hint at the appreciation that was coming. Retired as a factory automation products salesman. Worked part-time over the years for an engine builder and a classic car repair shop. Member here for 23 years! This is the very first car/truck Internet forum I joined. I still used a dial-up modem back then! Last edited by MikeB; 05-21-2024 at 11:15 AM.

Yesterday, 09:33 AM	#3
KevinK7 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Hudson Valley, New York Posts: 622	Re: 67-72 Stock Exhaust I just ordered dropDown pipes from Waldron's for my '68(C20, 396) with stock manifolds and (even though not installed yet) I am very pleased with the product. I called them and the lady was super helpful as I wasn't looking to purchase a full system and they sold me exactly what I needed. I'd just give them a call to confirm you '68 vs '67 question. __________________ '68 C20 Utility 396 4sp (BuildThread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=806904 ) '68 C10 50th

Yesterday, 10:09 AM	#4
1970cstblazer All stock and staying that way Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Elkland, PA Posts: 1,339	Re: 67-72 Stock Exhaust Here is the 1969-71(72) exhaust system parts diagram showing orientation and part numbers. Should be similar to 1967-68. Attached Images __________________ 1970 K/5 Blazer CST 4WD, Bronze, 93k ACT. miles, 350, 4 speed, positraction, 16.5" x 8.25" wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM/FM, manual throttle...Dad ordered and purchased new 4/70. Currently frame off restoration in progress... 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 2WD, DK Blue/White, 90K ACT. miles, 402, TH400, 4.10 open, tilt, tach, vacuum, A/C, AM/FM, manual throttle.. A mostly original paint never rusted Texas survivor... 2017 Sierra 1500 SLT 4WD, Black, 41k miles, 5.3, 6L80E, 3.42 LS, 20" polished wheels, everything but moonroof and 6.2... 2019 Canyon SLT 4WD, White, 60k miles, 3.6, 8L45, 3.23 LS, 18" wheels

Yesterday, 05:19 PM	#5
Jason Banks Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TX Posts: 1,529	Re: 67-72 Stock Exhaust Donwload the parts catalog from this thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=8890684 1967 exhaust starts on page 285 and the later years after that. Maybe you can make sense of it and figure out what is different.

Today, 01:15 PM	#10
Chaparralman1974 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2022 Location: Peoria, Arizona Posts: 331	Re: 67-72 Stock Exhaust Ok, so in looking at the parts catalog, it would appear that both the 67's and the 68's use the same part numbers....at least for the K20's. So, I think that I will be ok ordering the system for the 68. Thanks, Clay __________________ Clayton Sikes Peoria, Arizona 1967 Chevy K20 Build Thread: https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=841272

Today, 01:23 PM	#11
KevinK7 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Hudson Valley, New York Posts: 622	Re: 67-72 Stock Exhaust Sounds like you got it sorted out Clay, ...and Ruth was the lady I spoke with BTW, ...from Waldron's site, "When building our exhaust systems; where (or if) it requires a pipe diameter of 2” or larger, it will be 14-gauge tubing, where (or if) it requires a pipe diameter smaller than 2”, it will be 16-gauge tubing." If you are going with 2"+ (which I did), ...14gauge is heavy __________________ '68 C20 Utility 396 4sp (BuildThread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=806904 ) '68 C10 50th



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