1932 Model B Mufflers?

jim1932

jim1932

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Did anyone start making the "B" Mufflers again? Most stores I see are "Backordered" and have been for a long time.
 
I had one and blew it up. Hadn't seen one since. There was an effort to recreate the original ones, but not sure if it ever happened.
 
I have a custom made stainless system on my 32 B Cabriolet. On there since 1981 and till looks and performs like new. Money well spent
 
I think I read in the Ford Times that the company that made the mufflers for old Fords, moved to Mexico or were bought out by a company that moved to Mexico. They will make any muffler you want in lots of 1,500.
 
An exact duplicate of the Model B (and early '32 V-8) was produced decades ago and a fellow hobbyist has been trying to do again. As I recall, Jim, what you blew up was an aftermarket replacement, which is the same service muffler for all '32-'34 passenger cars and commercial vehicles, including the V-8s. Ask for the '32-'34 V-8 replacement muffler, they are out there, including regularly on eBay.
 
I am just looking for a replacement that fits the exhaust pipes I already have. All the replacements I have seen are out of stock. I will keep looking. It helps to know the V-8 will work.
 
Are you trying to be "original" or do you just want a muffler on it??
Could try matching up a 4 cyl "rice burner" type to your pipes??
Paul in CT
 
I am probably not going to be successful in what I was trying. I wanted to replace just the muffler and still use the brand new pipes I had. It was all from Macs 3 years ago. Issue was finding an input and output diameter that matches in the same length. I found a tractor muffler that fits the front pipe but not the back. It this point I am considering having a pipe made up to bridge the gap and go with no muffler... :D:D
 
Any muffler shop can stretch a pipe or muffler end to match your pipes. Or the do-it-yourself auto parts stores have a selection of short adapter pipes in various sizes to do it yourself.
 
As I recall the issue was that it is a pretty short muffler and the ends are offset. Like you say, you can adapt it but I was trying to not cut up the pipes. Of course back then, I thought the shortage was a temporary thing. Moot point these days.
 
Jim, You might try Kepich Exhaust Systems in NC or FL. I am using one of their mufflers on my '32 V8. If you let them know the orientation of the inlet and outlet, you should be good to go. On my model B, I believe they were centered on both ends, so you would just need the diameters and length. Good luck, Pat
 
If you are looking for a show quality muffler you are going to have a tough time finding one. The muffler was an odd shape and very labor intensive to produce. Couple that with a one year design and low production number and it's just not cost efficient for someone to start a production run. Also effecting the production is the downturn of the restoration hobby. Keep searching and hopefully one will show up.
 
Not a show car. But would like it to look mostly stock. Not a huge deal, just was wondering if they were back to being available.
 
Jim,
I was thinking of using a modern muffler. There are some out there that are the right size for inlet and outlet and have a similar appearance (bell shaped on each end).
 

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