Correct exhaust clamps

[fireZ]

Anyone know the correct exhaust clamps used on a 68 Z28? Who sells the correct ones?

[68Zproject]

http://www.gardnerexhaust.com/gardnerreproductions.html

[9T4Z]

Excellent resource... thanks now I'll have to get under the car again and have another look!!! 

[fireZ]

I am looking at my 68 Assembly manual and there seems to be 3 or 4 different combinations to what clamps are used on a 68 Z28 dual exhaust system. Which is correct?

[fireZ]

Is the strap style clamp used for securing the tailpipe onto the wheel-well exhaust bracket?

[Jerry@CHP]

Yes it is. 

And Gardner will not sell these parts seperately without selling a whole system.

Jerry

[GaryL]

Heartbeat City sells a hanger kit for the chambered system. It uses a couple of the straps. Maybe he will sell some straps.

[fireZ]

thanks I will call Jim at Heartbeat.

[Jerry@CHP]

Don't know about the other reproduction clamps and the quality.  This has been a problem for years in the hobby.  I do know that the Gardner stuff is right on the money.  It's unfortunate that they will not part out components in their systems, but I can their point.

Jerry

[fireZ]

I had a couple old strap clamps aroud,I will look them up andtake them to my sons machine shop. Good winter project to try and reproduce Thanks Jerry Have a safe and happy season with you family.

[rich69rs]

Although they are a Pontiac part supplier, back in 2003 I found the rear exhaust hanger straps at Performance Years, Inc. in Hartfield, PA.  Their web site is: http://pysales.com and exhaust system parts are at:   http://performanceyears.com/exhaust/.  You can either click on the Trans Am/Firebird on line ordering icon and then search for part number RFE114. or simply go to:  http://216.178.81.107/iwwidb.pvx?;multi_item_submit, click search and enter part number RFE114.  See attached Word document.  It has an imbedded picture of the hanger.

Their description states:  71-74 VENTURA & 67-69 F/B bodies.  List price is $11.00 plus shipping.

I purchased 3, although I only needed one because they were/are so hard to find.  One I installed fit properly.  Other two are hanging on the garage wall for spares.

I would consider giving them a call.

[fireZ]

Thanks for  the info. but I am after  the strap clamp that holds the tailpipe to the hanger.

[9T4Z]

Richard.... did those hangers you got RFE114.. have two holes pre-dirilled in the top part of the plate or six holes (generic)?

"thanks for looking at the wall hangers    "

[fireZ]

I recieved the strap clamps from Ames and they are very close to my originals,as close as a repop can be.

[onebad34]

The clamps you received from Ames?  Where is Ames?  How do I go about getting these clamps and what are they listed as