Rear Bumper Dumpers Heads Up

[Jwawhite]

I disconnected the Dumpers because exhaust was entering through my Tailgate/Upper window Assy.

I was inspecting the bumper "mufflers" Dumpers and noticed the clam shell assembly was leaking on both sides!

Just above the dumper leaks is a cavity from the exterior 1/4 panel and underside of car.

I believe some of the exhaust fumes were entering the cab this route.

The tailgate portion has a minor water leak on left side only.

 

[5851a]

Ford always exits exhaust to the sides on wagons I believe, up into the eighties anyway. For that reason.

 

[Daves55Sedan]

I elected not to have tailpipes at all on my '55 Courier wagon. Instead, I turned the exhaust pipe downstream of the cherry bomb and poked it out in front of the rear tire, then put a chrome sleeve over it. Saves on having to use lots of pipe. I am so cheap!