History Model A torque tube exhaust

Hello,

I was reading a book about the early days of salt lake racing and it mentioned that guys were making exhaust systems from old Ford Model A torque tubes. Anyone have any photos? I have looked at many photos, but no good shots.
There is a guy I know in town who told me they would put the narrow part at the end. I tought they would put the wide part at the end of the exhaust. Any thoughts on the matter? I want to make one, but I wanted to do a little research.

Thanks,
Marty

 

There are some threads on hamb. Advanced search for titles-only, with "torque tube headers" or exhaust should find them.

They are 1935 for sure, and I think 36 inner driveshaft which is tapered on both ends. Cut in half to get 2 cones. Big end always went to the rear.

 

no no no, you need the 35

 

I was thinking of using a drive shaft (saw some info about those also). I have one floating round. Thought that would look better. I have a model A drive shaft. I should mention that I will be running a four banger engine.

Thanks,
Marty

 

I'm pretty sure I have seen ordinary drive shafts cut up for exhaust pipes because they sound cool. Just can't remember where.

 

Bishop Tardel book talkes about this.

 

Jimmy White has done a bunch... Check out some of the cars on his site..

http://www.circlecityhotrods.com/

 

I did this set on Bulls car. Plus a ton others nailheads, hemis, caddys, sb chevys exc....

 

Actual torque tubes are rather heavy. They could be used as side straight pipes with the proper support. I have never seen actual torque tubes used to make lakes style headers. However, the tubular drive shafts that Ford used (inside the torque tubes) in 35-36 have been traditional hot rod header material from way back in the day. Pictures show a set that Salt Flat Matt here on the HAMB built for me.

 

Yes, I agree, 1935-'36 Ford Drive shaft, not torque tube. 1935-36 were the only years a hollow drive shaft was used inside the torque tube. At least that is my understanding. My headers are attached and I used the '35-'36 tubes.

 

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Here is a thread.

 

Hey is that a V6?


Beautiful headers AND the 303 ..

 

mine

 

williams bros. roadster used late style torque tubes.