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When I was a teenager, there was a Doctor who lived up the street and drove a 1966 Corvette Big-Block, four-speed Convertible. The Doc’s Vette was one I’ll always remember because it had the ultimate in Corvette cool back then: side exhaust pipes.

To this day, I remember that distinctive sound the Corvette’s Side Exhaust made. Our house was on the corner at the bottom of the hill, so I always got a good earful of the rumbling, 1966 Corvette as he down-geared and braked for the stop sign.

While there is a fairly wide choice of sources for replacement, side exhaust mufflers for 1965-1967 rat motor Corvettes; many of the parts out there, once installed on the car, do not sound the way those original, C2 Corvette Side Pipes sounded.

To get the sound right, not only do the mufflers need to be the same length and diameter as the original Corvette side exhaust but the inner, baffled tubing needs to be manufactured in the same way. That’s where Zip’s side exhaust mufflers have an edge over Corvette side exhaust parts sold by others.

Zip Products has two types of replacement mufflers for 1965-1967 Corvettes with 327, 396 or 427 cubic inch engines and side exhaust. The first is for the Corvette enthusiast who wants a factory side exhaust muffler which will last much longer than originals. These mufflers are jig-welded. They have aluminized steel head pipes and 2.75-inch aluminized steel, chambered center-sections. The tips are the correct, 2.75″ diameter and are polished stainless steel for lasting beauty.

The second set is designed for the C2 restorer wanting an exact reproduction of the 1965-1967 factory original side pipes. These mufflers are also jig-welded, but they are made of carbon steel and have chrome-plated tips.

Both of these mufflers use newly-designed, inner baffle tubes which are exact replicas of the originals. Because they have the same baffle perforations as did the stock mufflers, they provide that “original” sound for your C2 Corvette.

These mufflers are made in the USA, are sold in pairs and are correct for 1965-1967 Corvettes, but they will fit all mid-year Corvettes.

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Corvette Side Exhaust Mufflers for 1963-1967 C2

If you are leaning towards repairing your Corvette’s fiberglass rather than spending hundreds of dollars to replace particular body panels consider using some of these Corvette Fiberglass Repair Materials. By repairing your original Corvette’s Body Panels you are of course saving money, but you are also keeping the Corvette that much more original. With the older Corvettes, originality is critical; the more original your Corvette is, the more it will be worth. By selling these Corvette Fiberglass Repair Materials Zip offers yet another way for you to keep your Corvette true to form. Many customers call us asking what they need, and the materials can be confusing so here is a quick breakdown of our Corvette fiberglass repair materials.

Eliminating air bubbles & excess resin are the key elements in assuring a strong, durable repair. This 1/2″ x 3″ Fiberglass Mat Roller will help alleviate such problems & produce professional results.

Corvette Fiberglass Mats are available in 50″ x 1 yard and 50″ x 3 yards. The 1 1/2 ounce fiberglass mats are ideal in weight for all Corvette fiberglass repairs. Insist on quality grade Corvette fiberglass mat – There is a difference!

Our Corvette Resin has been specifically designed to provide outstanding adhesion to factory Corvette fiberglass. Fast curing time & high strength makes this the professionals first choice. MEKP hardener, which is a catalyst for all polyester resins and gel-coats is included. MEKP hardener can also be purchased separately.

Corvette Fiberglass Spray Gelcoat — Fiberglass Spray Gel-coat

Spray Gel-Coat is the only product of its kind currently available that will permanently seal errant fiberglass strands. Spray gel-coat’s unmatched sealing qualities also prevents body fillers from bleeding through to ruin otherwise perfect Corvette paint jobs. MEKP hardener is included with the spray gel-coat.

Corvette Fiberglass Bonding Adhesive — Fiberglass Bonding Adhesive

Bonding Adhesive has been specifically designed to provide unsurpassed adhesion when bonding fiberglass to bonding strips. Adhesive is formulated to grip even in instances of severe expansion, contraction & vibration. Do not use bonding adhesive as a surface filler on your Corvette.

This Corvette Body Filler has virtually eliminated intolerable shrinkage, pin holing, & bleed through found in other fillers. Simply stated, this easy-to-use body filler is the best money can buy! Cream hardener, which is great for colder temperatures and will create a quicker cure is included with the body filler.

Auto Spra-Strip Paint Remover is the easiest solution available for removing paint on your Corvette. Spra strip achieves a complete chemical balance with paint on your fiberglass. Simply spray non-aerosol stripper on the Corvette and paint can be removed in minutes. Spra strip will remove epoxy, enamel, polyurethane, acrylic, lacquer, imron, varnish, undercoating, grease, and bondo. Safe on all surfaces except urethane bumpers.

Be aware when you purchase many of these Corvette Fiberglass Repair Materials that they have a shelf life of approximately three months. All this means is when your order the product you should be ready to use the repair materials sooner rather then later.

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Corvette Side Exhaust Mufflers for 1963-1967 C2

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Corvette Fiberglass Repair Materials

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