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Old 06-24-2021, 12:09 PM   #642
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Re: Starting 1966 Factory Short Bed Build, Bagged, 383 Stroker and Muncie M20 4-Speed

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Originally Posted by SkinnyG View Post
^^^ True.

Not a problem for a street vehicle, but does blow dust around in my garage. '77 dumps with turn downs at the axle. No drone on the highway, but it's pretty chest-intoxicating at traffic lights.

Also, I think, there is a risk of corrosion from exhaust gasses lingering under the bed.
In the big picture..... My ride? It's not highly detailed. It has flaky paint & some rust. I don't care about dust stirring under the bed/body from the dumped exhaust.

I head to a local gathering of enthusiasts. The ground @ the parking lot is dusty & dirty. I pull though the lot dusting the path traveled as I go. Everyone in close proximity gets the fall-out. Those w/nice detailed/painted rides & the people standing/walking around checking out everyone's efforts. It's goes on their rides in in their lungs/eyes.

Just a different perspective. You can embrace it or ignore it but it happens.

I don't like being that guy. I try to plan/build my exhaust exits to minimize impact on others.
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