Gary,
Sorry,
I did not mean to imply there were no welds. Only that there WERE clamps 
(as well as the Ford front joint).  The parts section is accurate, and 
yes - you could have an original.  Mine seems to have been replaced only 
because the P.O. wanted 2" pipes. :-)
Of course, on a steep drive, or intersection drainage depression, I can 
rub the tip bottoms. Not sure it wouldn't have done the same stock.
Isn't that Parts Supplement a gem?  You can download the whole enchilada 
and e-mail it to Kinko's for a spiral bound printing.
Steve
Gary Moore wrote:
>Steve, I now find this interesting. I checked into the parts book supplied
>pdf  on Tigers United. The section VF covers the exhaust system and the only
>clamps are on the exhaust pipes. These clamps are not the usual "U" type but
>clamps with screw and nut. The attachment of exhaust to muffler pipes and
>muffler to tail pipes appear to be  welded sleeves. This how my system is
>made and is being replaced due to holed mufflers. Could this be an original
>and last that long?  I'll take it to Doug Jennings and have him inspect and
>tell me no. Regards,  Gary
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Steve Laifman" <SLaifman@SoCal.rr.com>
>To: "Gary Moore" <ARADO7@peoplepc.com>
>Cc: <tigers@autox.team.net>
>Sent: Friday, October 25, 2002 8:48 AM
>Subject: Re: Used exhaust system available
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>>Gary,
>>
>>The PO of my car went to extra-ordinary steps of standing behind the
>>muffler guy to make sure he did not weld all those original clamped
>>joints.  They will do it every time, as it is less likely to leak, and
>>easier for them.  Which is why most you see are welded.
>>
>>The original is clamped.
>>
>>The Original Rootes Parts Service Manual, on
>>http://www.TigersUnited.com, shows each part, and joint in the exploded
>>view, as well as the original part numbers.  The "U" shaped hanger
>>brackets were welded.
>>
>>Steve
>>
>>Gary Moore wrote:
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>>>I have a question. Is the original exhaust system on Tigers welded
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>without
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>>>using clamps from the exhaust pipes back? Thanks,  Gary
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>>Steve Laifman
>>Editor
>>http://www.TigersUnited.com
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Steve Laifman
Editor
http://www.TigersUnited.com
 
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