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STAN WHITE · 01-22-2021, 04:20 PM

As I remember 60 years ago when having exhaust done. We would be asked if we wanted to turn glass pak muffs around. I think if run run the exhaust towards the open end of the louvers it would be quieter than if ran it more like straight thru. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks. Stan

d.conrad · 01-22-2021, 05:57 PM

good question. I've heard that too. Is it true?

39portlander · 01-22-2021, 06:55 PM

Smithy's & a Flathead, nothing sounds better

BobR35 · 01-22-2021, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STAN WHITE

As I remember 60 years ago when having exhaust done. We would be asked if we wanted to turn glass pak muffs around. I think if run run the exhaust towards the open end of the louvers it would be quieter than if ran it more like straight thru. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks. Stan

Very true, I just did that to my '35 last month and love the soft v/8 sound out the rear but no noise inside the cabin. Sounds nostalgic!!

Gregger Rod & Custom · 01-23-2021, 02:34 PM

Never heard of that but it makes perfect sense.

I learn something new on the Barn every day

Thanks,
Gregger

slowforty · 01-23-2021, 03:10 PM

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After the insides rot out. It wont make any difference

flathead 39 · 01-23-2021, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by slowforty

After the insides rot out. It wont make any difference

And that's when they sound really good.. at least that's what we thought 60 years ago.

clo · 01-23-2021, 04:41 PM

Brockman steel packs sound really good.

fordwife · 01-23-2021, 09:18 PM

We used to pour oil in the glaspaks to make them burn out sooner and make them noisier.

Fred A · 01-26-2021, 10:00 PM

In the last fifty years my taste for noise has changed and no longer seek the same exhaust note. by the time I had my first '40, flatheads were waaaaay too slow and the best buy in performance was the Olds Rocket engines. Chevys were still a bit expensive for my budget. Now that my ability is limited, I just want to drive my flathead car first, with any single replacement muffler. Young guys ask if I was the original owner. Any suggestion for a good muffler that fits an original system. Authentic not an issue, yet. Thanks: Fred A

01-22-2021, 04:20 PM	#1
STAN WHITE Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Gardnerville, Nevada Posts: 185	Glass Pack Mufflers As I remember 60 years ago when having exhaust done. We would be asked if we wanted to turn glass pak muffs around. I think if run run the exhaust towards the open end of the louvers it would be quieter than if ran it more like straight thru. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks. Stan

01-22-2021, 05:57 PM	#2
d.conrad Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: St. Louis, Mo Posts: 357	Re: Glass Pack Mufflers good question. I've heard that too. Is it true?

01-22-2021, 06:55 PM	#3
39portlander Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Suth'N Maine Posts: 1,996	Re: Glass Pack Mufflers Smithy's & a Flathead, nothing sounds better

01-23-2021, 02:34 PM	#5
Gregger Rod & Custom Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Calgary Alberta Canada Posts: 10	Re: Glass Pack Mufflers Never heard of that but it makes perfect sense. I learn something new on the Barn every day Thanks, Gregger __________________ When you turn on your car, does it return the favour?

01-23-2021, 03:10 PM	#6
slowforty Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tinley Park Ill Posts: 1,060	Re: Glass Pack Mufflers Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) After the insides rot out. It wont make any difference

01-23-2021, 04:41 PM	#8
clo Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 91	Re: Glass Pack Mufflers Brockman steel packs sound really good.

01-23-2021, 09:18 PM	#9
fordwife Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 287	Re: Glass Pack Mufflers We used to pour oil in the glaspaks to make them burn out sooner and make them noisier.

01-26-2021, 10:00 PM	#10
Fred A Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Encino California, near Burbank Posts: 935	Re: Glass Pack Mufflers In the last fifty years my taste for noise has changed and no longer seek the same exhaust note. by the time I had my first '40, flatheads were waaaaay too slow and the best buy in performance was the Olds Rocket engines. Chevys were still a bit expensive for my budget. Now that my ability is limited, I just want to drive my flathead car first, with any single replacement muffler. Young guys ask if I was the original owner. Any suggestion for a good muffler that fits an original system. Authentic not an issue, yet. Thanks: Fred A

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