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Railroader · 04-07-2018, 12:18 AM

Close to installing my latest "direct fit" upgrade. Just thought I would share the definition of a direct fit product.

Direct Fit - Installation will require; Grinder, Cutting Wheel, Torch, Welder, Box of Wrenches, Vice Grips (multiple), extra connectors, brackets, interpretation of instructions (if there are any instructions) and vendor phone number.

Once modification / fabrications are made you have a DIRECT FIT!!!

**Chevy Fleetside** · 04-07-2018, 01:22 AM

yup

**LostMy65** · 04-07-2018, 10:47 AM

Thanks for the tip.
I was concerned it would be a lot more work than that.
You make it sound so simple.
This should be a sticky.

LVPhotos · 04-07-2018, 12:56 PM

Yep!

Popcorn W · 04-07-2018, 01:55 PM

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68C15 · 04-09-2018, 07:15 PM

So...it's a direct fit to their mold. You just have the wrong truck

**Steeveedee** · 04-09-2018, 09:23 PM

"Hammer to shape, file to fit and paint to match" is a saying for a reason.

**davischevy** · 04-09-2018, 11:06 PM

"Direct Fit"

Your reaction after you try to install it.

**special-K** · 04-10-2018, 06:26 AM

Direct fit up the seller's you know what is what I've wished on many parts allegedly made for my vehicles

yuccales · 04-10-2018, 07:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68C15

So...it's a direct fit to their mold. You just have the wrong truck

This!

abig84 · 04-10-2018, 03:55 PM

exhaust systems always seemed to be the worst for this. especially walker brand products.
even something as simple as a Y pipe rarely ever lined up, the pipes never reached the manifolds, some would even be as far as like 2 inches apart.

so theres the whole delema of cutting and makeing it fit and voiding the warranty or sending it back and waiting a day or two to possibly get the same issue with the next one.

im going to need a new exhaust for my k30 pretty soon and i dread the day

69moneypit · 04-10-2018, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Railroader

Close to installing my latest "direct fit" upgrade. Just thought I would share the definition of a direct fit product.

Direct Fit - Installation will require; Grinder, Cutting Wheel, Torch, Welder, Box of Wrenches, Vice Grips (multiple), extra connectors, brackets, interpretation of instructions (if there are any instructions) and vendor phone number.

Once modification / fabrications are made you have a DIRECT FIT!!!

Off topic you work for railroad?

**special-K** · 04-10-2018, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by abig84

exhaust systems always seemed to be the worst for this. especially walker brand products.
even something as simple as a Y pipe rarely ever lined up, the pipes never reached the manifolds, some would even be as far as like 2 inches apart.

so theres the whole delema of cutting and makeing it fit and voiding the warranty or sending it back and waiting a day or two to possibly get the same issue with the next one.

im going to need a new exhaust for my k30 pretty soon and i dread the day

I have been having exhaust shops make mine to fit since buying pre-made one time. Exhaust systems have always been a number one type thing on the vehicles I buy and once I realized you could have them custom made to your desire, that's all I ever do...except I did buy a performance diesel exhaust because it was 4" mandrel bent and no shop around could do that. I got it cat-delete (for a '95) and they sent one with the wrong mounting that came on earlier trucks before they had cats, like the '92 I had. A dumb mistake that had me making mounts for a pre-made system.

Railroader · 04-11-2018, 03:04 AM

Retired after 42 years. Started with GM&O, which merged with IC, which merged with Canadian National.

69moneypit · 04-12-2018, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Railroader

Retired after 42 years. Started with GM&O, which merged with IC, which merged with Canadian National.

I’m on the Kcs 111 . We deliver to the CN in Jackson

Railroader · 04-12-2018, 01:39 PM

Shoot, we're neighbors. First day I worked was at East Jackson Tower, which was just West of Pearl River. May meet up at one of the local shows. My truck is light blue 63 C10.

Till then, may sure oncoming headlight is not on same track.

04-07-2018, 12:18 AM	#1
Railroader Registered User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Florence Ms Posts: 117	"Direct Fit" Close to installing my latest "direct fit" upgrade. Just thought I would share the definition of a direct fit product. Direct Fit - Installation will require; Grinder, Cutting Wheel, Torch, Welder, Box of Wrenches, Vice Grips (multiple), extra connectors, brackets, interpretation of instructions (if there are any instructions) and vendor phone number. Once modification / fabrications are made you have a DIRECT FIT!!!

04-07-2018, 01:22 AM	#2
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,775	Re: "Direct Fit" yup __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536

04-07-2018, 10:47 AM	#3
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,460	Re: "Direct Fit" Thanks for the tip. I was concerned it would be a lot more work than that. You make it sound so simple. This should be a sticky. __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

04-07-2018, 12:56 PM	#4
LVPhotos Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,851	Re: "Direct Fit" Yep! Attached Images __________________ 1962 shortbed 408cui small block, TKO 600 5-speed, bagged Porterbuilt suspension. 18" Salt Flats http://www.cardomain.com/ride/332579...t-c-k-pick-up/ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=560081

04-07-2018, 01:55 PM	#5
Popcorn W Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Paint Bank, VA Posts: 209	Re: "Direct Fit" .. Attached Images __________________ ____________________________________________ My build thread: Project Moonshiner Bagged & Z Frame 63 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=659205 "I love the smell of grinding metal"

04-09-2018, 07:15 PM	#6
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	Re: "Direct Fit" So...it's a direct fit to their mold. You just have the wrong truck __________________ Man rule #77...if you own a 67 stepside with a caddy 472 you will never be in danger of loosing you man card

04-09-2018, 09:23 PM	#7
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,081	Re: "Direct Fit" "Hammer to shape, file to fit and paint to match" is a saying for a reason. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

04-09-2018, 11:06 PM	#8
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,786	Re: "Direct Fit" "Direct Fit" Your reaction after you try to install it. __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

04-10-2018, 06:26 AM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: "Direct Fit" Direct fit up the seller's you know what is what I've wished on many parts allegedly made for my vehicles __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

04-10-2018, 03:55 PM	#11
abig84 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: wheaton IL Posts: 659	Re: "Direct Fit" exhaust systems always seemed to be the worst for this. especially walker brand products. even something as simple as a Y pipe rarely ever lined up, the pipes never reached the manifolds, some would even be as far as like 2 inches apart. so theres the whole delema of cutting and makeing it fit and voiding the warranty or sending it back and waiting a day or two to possibly get the same issue with the next one. im going to need a new exhaust for my k30 pretty soon and i dread the day

04-11-2018, 03:04 AM	#14
Railroader Registered User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Florence Ms Posts: 117	Re: "Direct Fit" Retired after 42 years. Started with GM&O, which merged with IC, which merged with Canadian National.

04-12-2018, 01:39 PM	#16
Railroader Registered User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Florence Ms Posts: 117	Re: "Direct Fit" Shoot, we're neighbors. First day I worked was at East Jackson Tower, which was just West of Pearl River. May meet up at one of the local shows. My truck is light blue 63 C10. Till then, may sure oncoming headlight is not on same track.

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