Thread: Oval tubing exhaust system
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12-07-2006 09:03 AM #1
Oval tubing exhaust system
I just got a chance last night to drop in on Pat McCarthy and take a look at the exhaust system on my '64 Fairlane at about 90% completion....
You've probably seen his post "Stepped Headers" with some pix of the header construction. I know he's kind of shy, but I've got to say that the headers are among the best I've seen anywhere, and the exhaust is really turning out to be a work of art! I will hate to put the floor in the car and hide his work!
Too bad the Spin Tech mufflers have such scabby MIG welds - next time I'll see if they will sell "you-weld-em" muffler kits.
So ask him nicely, and perhaps he'll post some new pictures. He's an artiste!!! I am thankful that he agreed to take on this job.
JB
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12-07-2006 09:06 AM #2
Yeah, Pat does very darn good work for a chebby guy that lives in a record store!!!!!!
But hey, he gave me a break when he fould out I own 2 Camaro's, so I'm gonna be nice to him!!!!(today)
Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, Live for Today!
Carroll Shelby
Learning must be difficult for those who already know it all!!!!
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12-07-2006 07:51 PM #3
well thanks. here it is and the custom made flanges that jpd6061 madeLast edited by pat mccarthy; 01-08-2007 at 11:35 PM.
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12-07-2006 08:07 PM #4
I bookmarked the thread Pat did on making headers. You are right, his work really is too nice to cover up.
I'm waiting for him to do more of these threads, but he is holding out for more money.
Don
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12-08-2006 06:24 AM #5
Great work Pat, gonna be one killer car!!!!Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, Live for Today!
Carroll Shelby
Learning must be difficult for those who already know it all!!!!
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12-10-2006 02:38 PM #6
looks nice!
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12-10-2006 10:54 PM #7
Those are really nice. Who is Pat Macarthy and what is the deal with ovalized headers?
Maddddog
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12-10-2006 11:18 PM #8
never mind on half of that, I looked up the thread on the headers Pat Macarthy is making on that ford. Wow, nice work.
But I still have never seen oval tubing exaust before. is it just for room?
Maddddog
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12-11-2006 03:01 PM #9
yes your are right WHO THE HELL IS PATMcCARTHY
Originally Posted by maddddog

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12-12-2006 08:11 AM #10
Thats funny. Nice to meet you Pat Mccarthy. Thanks for the tech article on how you build headers. Great to have guys like you posting stuff like that.
Originally Posted by pat mccarthy
Maddddog
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12-11-2006 07:48 AM #11
Ground clearance, looks cool......
Mainly used on NASCAR along with the boom tube outlets.
take a look at the galleries at http://www.drgas.com there are some good pix.
JB
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12-11-2006 08:17 AM #12
Good stuff! thanks
Originally Posted by jpb6061
Maddddog
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12-11-2006 08:21 PM #13
The man behind the curtain....






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