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Tue Dec 07, 2004 5:22 am

Hi there, wondered if anyone can help - I have a 57 oval with the standard twin tail pipe exhaust. I was wondering if u can fit later 1200 exhausts with some simple modifications? I know you wont need the heater ducting parts but would it physically fit and what about the j tubes coming from the heater boxes are these different to later cars? Bare in mind my j tubes are rusty where they meet the silencer so i'll have to do something there anyhow, are replacement j tubes same diameter/fit? By the way this is a daily driver and originality is not essencial in a relatively hidden area of the car.

thx for any views you have

Arnie

Tue Dec 07, 2004 9:23 am

BFY Obsolete Parts has the repair tube for the heater box http://www.bfyobsoleteparts.com/volkswagen/beetle/...-1970.html they also have the muffler for your car http://www.bfyobsoleteparts.com/volkswagen/beetle/1956-60-Double-Tip-Muffler-p-1972.html

Good luck.

Wed Dec 08, 2004 6:42 am

Cheers mate that was most helpful , particularly the repair stubs. As i'm in the UK I have rung around and found we do get them over here from the US but out of stock at the moment.

Arnie

Wed Dec 08, 2004 1:37 pm

cyberdyne systems 101 wrote: Cheers mate that was most helpful , particularly the repair stubs. As i'm in the UK I have rung around and found we do get them over here from the US but out of stock at the moment.

Arnie

Glad it was helpful, when you fix it post some pictures.

Wed Dec 22, 2004 5:46 am

Got my new muffler and repair stubbs! its like christmas come early! *sigh* just to fit it now :)

Arnie

Wed Dec 22, 2004 6:50 am

Congratulations, I hope the fit well and not with much work. Post a pciture when you are done.