1955-59 36hp Bus Mufflers...

[RichOakley]

I think I'm correct in saying that originally, 55-59 buses had the single exit from the muffler on the left side of the bus (looking from the rear) with a two piece, angled tail pipe attached.

All the single outlet 36hp tailpipes I see for sale (NOS, repro etc) are the generic early 25/36hp type used on Barndoors and early Beetles with the single exit on the right hand side.

Are these 'left exit' mufflers available anywhere or are people just using a 'generic' right exit muffler with the stubby tail pipe?

Thanks,
Rich.
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1947 Beetle
1956 RHD Karmann Cabrio
1956 RHD Beetle
1957 RHD Pitt-Moto Type 2 Camper
1959 RHD Beetle
1966 RHD Type 3 Fastback
1976 RHD Sun Beetle

[sled]

36 hp buses had the exhaust tip on the right hand side, not on the left. The left side started with the bastard 40hp I believe

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drive your split.

[RichOakley]

Perfect, thank you Sled.
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1947 Beetle
1956 RHD Karmann Cabrio
1956 RHD Beetle
1957 RHD Pitt-Moto Type 2 Camper
1959 RHD Beetle
1966 RHD Type 3 Fastback
1976 RHD Sun Beetle