Exhaust Trumpet

Although there seems to be no definite dimensions for how far the trumpet sticks out, I have found that measuring as you did in the image you have posted that the distance you may find pleasing to the eye and matching as close as possible to factory photos would be about 1 1/8". So, Yes I feel the ones shown are sticking out way too far. Also, if you do not have NOS trumpets the look will change very much, since most repoductions are unlike the Ford issue. The higher priced ones made by Scott Drake are pretty much a dead ringer for NOS other than the mild steel pipe is powder coated rather than bare steel as on the originals, and the Drake trumpets do not have the "tatoo" of the part number on them. Va. Mustang has the "good" ones from Drake, as well as the awful ones. Be sure if you order to insist on the higher quality "concours" style -the others are throw away quality and are a waste of money and time. Of course the length of the resonator pipe determines where the tips will be so you have have to modify that in order to get the correct length of trumpet exiting the valance panel. Getting a proper fit and look on these is not always an easy task!

MTS,

I have an original exhaust and trumpets on my car and Murf is right on with the 1 1/8th inch measurement. You can view at http://www.mikesmustangpics.com.<font color=blue></font id=blue>

Great shots Mike. I did't know we had done that many things. Had a ball doing them

There are no documented dimensions for length that I am aware of, only minimum clearance. I have seen them all over the place and probably came from the factory that way. Personally I prefer them a little closer than your provided pic.

Actually, the Ford assembly manuals do give some dimensions.

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Of course the length of the resonator pipe determines where the tips will be so you have have to modify that in order to get the correct length of trumpet exiting the valance panel. Getting a proper fit and look on these is not always an easy task!

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Yes indeed!

The trumpets on the GT in the 1965 dealer brochure look too far out to me.....I've rarely seen any cars with them out that far.....where is the 1 1/8" measured from and to??

Keep in mind that the cars you see in brochures were typically pre-production or pilot cars done way in advance to actual production. I would not use them as a detail reference to actual assembly line production cars.