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kevinshea · 03-30-2026, 04:42 PM

I had a backfire that popped by muffler.. now looking for a replacement..

seems I have a few options: I can get one from Classic Exhaust for $225... or if anyone has one to sell, or any suggestion for a "modern" muffler that will work?

KiWinUS · 03-30-2026, 06:54 PM

What is a muffler? Dead weight is my opinion.

ford38v8 · 03-30-2026, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by KiWinUS

What is a muffler? Dead weight is my opinion.

There are those who, in order to (positively) determine if the engine is running, must touch the fan blade.

34fordy · 03-30-2026, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by KiWinUS

What is a muffler? Dead weight is my opinion.

I'm not lonely anymore! LOL

J Franklin · 03-31-2026, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by kevinshea

I had a backfire that popped by muffler.. now looking for a replacement..

seems I have a few options: I can get one from Classic Exhaust for $225... or if anyone has one to sell, or any suggestion for a "modern" muffler that will work?

Do you have the dimensions? Maybe someone can help with some info.

kurt v · 03-31-2026, 06:38 AM

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Fritz · 03-31-2026, 11:38 AM

I would also suggest Waldron’s Exhaust in Michigan. They likely have one in stock.

https://waldronexhaust.com/

kevinshea · 03-31-2026, 01:51 PM

Waldrons have them in steel for $170 .. 1-2 week delivery..

TJ · 03-31-2026, 02:53 PM

A good glasspack muffler will give it the right sound.

tubman · 03-31-2026, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by TJ

A good glasspack muffler will give it the right sound.

According to some, a piece of plain exhaust pipe will be even better.

KiWinUS · 03-31-2026, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by tubman

According to some, a piece of plain exhaust pipe will be even better.

Exactly.

ford38v8 · 04-01-2026, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by tubman

According to some, a piece of plain exhaust pipe will be even better.

I never saw it done, but have heard of using a torque tube for a deep rumble!

Tony, NY · 04-01-2026, 04:54 AM

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Originally Posted by ford38v8

I never saw it done, but have heard of using a torque tube for a deep rumble!

I have a set of lake style headers I made from '36 torque tube. Good sound.

rich b · 04-01-2026, 05:06 AM

Half of a '35-'36 tubular driveshaft would be a big weight saving over an actual torque tube.

rich b · 04-01-2026, 05:09 AM

When a failed condenser led to the demise of grandpa's muffler; a trip to a local muffler shop provided a suitable replacement.

petehoovie · 04-01-2026, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by rich b

When a failed condenser led to the demise of grandpa's muffler; a trip to a local muffler shop provided a suitable replacement.

Tony, NY · 04-01-2026, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by rich b

Half of a '35-'36 tubular driveshaft would be a big weight saving over an actual torque tube.

My memory misfired. It was the driveshaft.

alanwoodieman · 04-01-2026, 01:54 PM

tractor supply has a variety and a lot cheaper that those quoted

jimTN · 04-01-2026, 02:56 PM

a Ford 600 or 800 muffler works just fine. Weld on inlet and outlets to match old muffler. Price is reasonable, less that fifty dollars and a good stout muffler.

03-30-2026, 04:42 PM	#1
kevinshea Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: old orchard beach maine Posts: 64	35 muffler. options I had a backfire that popped by muffler.. now looking for a replacement.. seems I have a few options: I can get one from Classic Exhaust for $225... or if anyone has one to sell, or any suggestion for a "modern" muffler that will work?

03-30-2026, 06:54 PM	#2
KiWinUS Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Charlotte NC KiWi-L100 available here Posts: 3,415	Re: 35 muffler. options What is a muffler? Dead weight is my opinion.

03-31-2026, 06:38 AM	#6
kurt v Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: summerton, sc Posts: 543	Re: 35 muffler. options Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) waldon exhaust

03-31-2026, 11:38 AM	#7
Fritz Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Nashville Posts: 286	Re: 35 muffler. options I would also suggest Waldron’s Exhaust in Michigan. They likely have one in stock. https://waldronexhaust.com/ __________________ Cars and metal rust away and are destroyed, but the Word of God will stand forever (Isaiah 40:8, Matthew 24:35).

03-31-2026, 01:51 PM	#8
kevinshea Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: old orchard beach maine Posts: 64	Re: 35 muffler. options Waldrons have them in steel for $170 .. 1-2 week delivery..

03-31-2026, 02:53 PM	#9
TJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napa,California Posts: 6,773	Re: 35 muffler. options A good glasspack muffler will give it the right sound.

04-01-2026, 05:06 AM	#14
rich b Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,156	Re: 35 muffler. options Half of a '35-'36 tubular driveshaft would be a big weight saving over an actual torque tube.

04-01-2026, 01:54 PM	#18
alanwoodieman Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: upstate SC Posts: 3,006	Re: 35 muffler. options tractor supply has a variety and a lot cheaper that those quoted

04-01-2026, 02:56 PM	#19
jimTN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Powell, TN Posts: 2,645	Re: 35 muffler. options a Ford 600 or 800 muffler works just fine. Weld on inlet and outlets to match old muffler. Price is reasonable, less that fifty dollars and a good stout muffler.