Fugly Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Hello All A chap I know who is not on this forum is having some exhaust silencers made to the same design as the original , from the same materials etc , as close as possible. He is a ferret owner and has one on his own ferret , but does not do many miles. He is hoping to locate a ferret driver who does plenty of miles over the summer , who goes to plenty of shows etc to test drive the exhaust system and give a commentary on the fitting , and use. I have seen the finished article and the quality looks very good, but wants to get some miles on one. He is prepared to loan the silencer FOC over the summer , and at the end of the summer the ferret owner can either buy it at cost price (less a discount for the help given) or they can give it back to him and put their own box back on. Its a no lose situation for someone - also it may act as a driving advert as the person goes to various shows. It is planned to make some centre boxes up on the same basis - but as a new business venture wants to get some confidence in the products. Any takers !!! Only apply if you are a high mile ferret driver ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griff66 Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 is he the the guy selling on ebay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrynevuk Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 pm sent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cossy1 Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 HI. I will be doing about 300 to 400 hundred miles this season if she runs ok. Wot sort of mileage are you looking at. Regards Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirhc Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Why make it out of mild steel and not stainless? I've had a sainless one on mine for years with no issues. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmite!! Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Why make it out of mild steel and not stainless? I've had a sainless one on mine for years with no issues. Chris Wasn't it Preston Issacs who had a batch of Stainless ones made?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirhc Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Wasn't it Preston Issacs who had a batch of Stainless ones made?? Maybe, but mine was made by a local company back in 2002 I think. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrettkitt Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 (edited) Stainless steel would have been better but its great in many respects that someone wants to have a go at making the exhaust and center bin. You have to commend them for that. It would be better if J.C. would join the forum and sell the things himself. The only thing that you have to worry about in regards to the exhaust is if the side wall of the muffler/exhaust box is thick enough to stop the exhaust resonating. Edited February 1, 2012 by ferrettkitt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Wales Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 I would be interested in a side bin. Please let me have details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fugly Posted February 1, 2012 Author Share Posted February 1, 2012 If stainless was a superior material , I can only wonder why the MOD didn't use stainless? I agree with sirhc that it would be a better material to use but there must be some reason they didn't use it - doubt it would be cost as that doesnt appear to be the biggest priority for the MOD (ok , maybe nowadays it is ) . When you look at the overall cost of a vehicle I doubt a stainless exhaust would have added much cost These exhausts will be about £270 so they are not expensive on the grand scheme of things. Stainless would add quite a bit to that price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fugly Posted February 1, 2012 Author Share Posted February 1, 2012 will do ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrettkitt Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 If stainless was a superior material , I can only wonder why the MOD didn't use stainless? I agree with sirhc that it would be a better material to use but there must be some reason they didn't use it - doubt it would be cost as that doesnt appear to be the biggest priority for the MOD (ok , maybe nowadays it is ) . When you look at the overall cost of a vehicle I doubt a stainless exhaust would have added much cost These exhausts will be about £270 so they are not expensive on the grand scheme of things. Stainless would add quite a bit to that price. Stainless steel has come to the fore more as classic cars have become more available and we have more leisure time. Classic cars are used mainly in the summer. In regards to the MOD (War Department as was) mild steel might have been the easiest and the most convenient and the conventional way of supplying exhausts to vehicles circa 1950. I installed a stainless steel exhaust on my MGB GT when I had that, I bet the car is still fitted with it. £270 is a great price http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DAIMLER-FERRET-EXHAUST-SILENCER-NEW-/260937130966?pt=UK_Cars_Parts_Vehicles_Other_Vehicle_Parts_Accessories_ET&hash=item3cc110a3d6#ht_500wt_1202 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griff66 Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 are the centre bins going to be old or later style external ribs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiketheBike Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 £270 is a great price http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DAIMLER-FE...#ht_500wt_120 All thats needed now is a supplier of fishtails!!! I'll set 'em up...you knock 'em down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
432AFV Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Why make it out of mild steel and not stainless? I've had a sainless one on mine for years with no issues. Chris Hi Chris If Stainless was good Im sure a big company like the Army, might just have thought of that. and they shatter after a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
432AFV Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Stainless steel would have been better but its great in many respects that someone wants to have a go at making the exhaust and center bin. You have to commend them for that. It would be better if J.C. would join the forum and sell the things himself. The only thing that you have to worry about in regards to the exhaust is if the side wall of the muffler/exhaust box is thick enough to stop the exhaust resonating. Hi Andy IM in at last, do you want to see this Exhaust on mine? jc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griff66 Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 obviously with stainless steel its a case of longevity when ferret came out the norm would have been for mild steel silencers ,plus would a mv manufacturer want to sell a product that never needed replacing ,think not! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrettkitt Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Hi Andy IM in at last, do you want to see this Exhaust on mine? jc So you couldn't stay away yes I wouldn't mind seeing the exhausts still living at R Close? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyroo Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 and they shatter after a while. Wrong grade of stainless then. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fugly Posted February 5, 2012 Author Share Posted February 5, 2012 Stainless ( The right sort) would be ideal. Anyway will get back to you about the test drive on the exhausts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
432AFV Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 I would be interested in a side bin. Please let me have details. Thinking of making some bins shortly. Will be interesed in numbers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Wales Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Thinking of making some bins shortly. Will be interesed in numbers One for me please but I need to get it to Australia. I will be in uk at Easter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrettkitt Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Thinking of making some bins shortly. Will be interesed in numbers The bins and exhaust will be of interest to a heck of a lot of people with Ferrets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bf2rules Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 I would be interesed in the lids (doors) and the hinges for the bins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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