 Original muffler, can this be saved |
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| Ron914 |
 Oct 22 2025, 12:16 PM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 429 Joined: 19-April 22 From: Huntington Beach,Ca Member No.: 26,487 Region Association: Southern California 
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This is the original muffler from my car . I was wondering if it can be saved/fixed.
Not sure if this will be required to pass smog on my 1976 as it is part of the original equipment needed to pass as a 49 state car in California . I currently have the repaired Bursch I got from Franz @drem914 installed on my car but not sure if this will be a problem when I go for my smog test ?    [attachmentid=957436] Attached thumbnail(s) 
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| JeffBowlsby |
Oct 22 2025, 10:53 PM
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914 Wiring Harnesses & Beekeeper Group: Members Posts: 9,097 Joined: 7-January 03 From: San Ramon CA Member No.: 104 Region Association: None
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I have a similar question about an original muffler with a small hole in it, about 1/4 in diameter. Believing the internal corrosion is a greater area than that hole, and wanting to both keep the muff and do a good job, I wonder if a good welder can not just weld on a surface patch, but actually cut in a butt welded patch and grind it down flush to look and function like no damage ever occurred. Anyone with experience with this technique, any drawbacks?
Will a muffler shop do this or does it require a more skilled welder? |
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Ron914 Original muffler Oct 22 2025, 12:16 PM
Jack Standz Yes. But, welding on thin rusty metal is not easy... Oct 22 2025, 02:43 PM
Ron914
Yes. But, welding on thin rusty metal is not eas... Oct 22 2025, 05:36 PM burton73 Ron,
You should go for your smog with the cat on. ... Oct 22 2025, 06:27 PM Ron914
Ron,
You should go for your smog with the cat on.... Oct 22 2025, 07:44 PM sixnotfour California is special... Oct 22 2025, 07:51 PM Ron914
California is special...
I have one other card ... Oct 22 2025, 10:57 PM wonkipop
[quote name='sixnotfour' post='3229499' date='Oct... Oct 23 2025, 01:20 AM Jack Standz
I have a similar question about an original muffl... Oct 23 2025, 12:46 AM Ron914
I have a similar question about an original muff... Oct 23 2025, 08:46 AM JeffBowlsby ^^^this. Oct 23 2025, 07:24 AM Lockwodo I've seen a lot of California smog tests over ... Oct 23 2025, 08:01 AM Jack Standz
[quote name='Jack Standz' post='3229527' date='Oc... Oct 23 2025, 11:37 AM |
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