I didn't have the engines at the time, so I wasn't paying careful attention. I thought I caught in passing awhile back that someone was reproducing the lightening bolt open headers. Is that true, or was I just dreaming? I am picking up a couple of the reed mufflers, but wouldn't mind having a pair of open headers for the places that allow it still.
Thanks!
Dean
WB 580/700 lightning bolt exhaust repops?
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Re: WB 580/700 lightning bolt exhaust repops?
Dean,
Heard that re-pop rumor also but never seen any examples of completed exhausts. Lot of guys said that they would be very hard to recast because of the detail in the lettering and logos so I don't think anyone ever produced any.
Good to hear that you still like em loud though.
R.E.A.R.
Heard that re-pop rumor also but never seen any examples of completed exhausts. Lot of guys said that they would be very hard to recast because of the detail in the lettering and logos so I don't think anyone ever produced any.
Good to hear that you still like em loud though.
R.E.A.R.
Re: WB 580/700 lightning bolt exhaust repops?
I thought I remember seeing one. But it was far from an original. Hard to get the die cast detail when sand casting.
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Re: WB 580/700 lightning bolt exhaust repops?
Thanks for the replies - hope you guys are doing well.
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Re: WB 580/700 lightning bolt exhaust repops?
Check with Tom Thorin.
He reproduced "lightning bolt" headers without the West Bend logo and has them for sale.
He reproduced "lightning bolt" headers without the West Bend logo and has them for sale.
Re: WB 580/700 lightning bolt exhaust repops?
Dean,
Ask and you shall receive.... Ebay 143579963659
R.E.A.R.
Ask and you shall receive.... Ebay 143579963659
R.E.A.R.
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Re: WB 580/700 lightning bolt exhaust repops?
Thanks Guys!