Gardner Exhaust- Site Sponsor

[67since67]

Originally Posted by 60sStuff

Eric Gardner takes the time to talk with you and is very friendly.

Eric also gets it right on the unique to El Camino and wagon tail pipes, that are mismatched side to side for spare tire well clearance on the wagons.

(Yeah I know it shouldn't have a sway bar, it's a driver...) - Bill W

[CamaroNOS]

Eric's systems are spot on.

It was the only assembly that I have ever installed while using nothing but a ratchet and a wrench. And I know most of the guys here know what I am talking about.

It fit like a dream and sounded fantastic.

There is NO better system out there.

Paul

[CamaroNOS]

And a big thanks for becoming a sponsor. We all appreciate the support and interest.

Paul

[firstgenaddict]

Originally Posted by 60sStuff

Very nice addition to the sponsors!
Eric Gardner takes the time to talk with you and is very friendly.

Both my Survivors have the Gardner system.
It’s a one man job as the fit is perfect.

In 1966 all GTO’s (manual and automatic) received the resonators at the end of the tailpipe.
Gardner’s resonators are almost dead on to factory, plus the expanded end of the tailpipe mates perfectly to the resonators.

I had a pair of NOS resonators in my stash which I elected to use on my ‘66.

Thanks, Chris Terry.

I agree the systems are spot on, fit like a glove, and eric is easy to deal with.


On a side note...
The 66 GTO system did you enhance the weld on the gardner resonator? The weld appears aluminized or coated in the comparison photo VS the on the car shot appears as fresh Heat bluing from a weld.

I ask because as original Camaro chambered systems had the pass exiting tailpipe welded to the chambered pipe... I do the same. I was going to rub some silver paint into the weld, however the NOS piece you have has a very prominent weld showing and makes me wonder whether I should leave the "fresh" weld with heat bluing etc.

[60sStuff]

firstgenaddict,

Sorry, as I just now revisited this thread and read your question.

No, I didn’t do any modifications to the the Gardner resonators. That’s how they looked out of the Gardner box.
The NOS resonators I used obviously show the factory weld, which I prefer.

Thanks, Chris

[NorCam]

I have dealt with Eric and Gardner Exhaust on two separate occasions to install a turbo system for the Green 69Z a few years ago, and then a system for the late 69 Lemans Blue Z with the dual resonators. Quality fit and finish every time, and a fantastic company to deal with.

I gotta admit, I wear his T-shirt at least once a week, and my sons favorite drinking glass is also marked by Gardner.

Welcome to the site Eric. I should be calling you for a chambered system on my Yellow Z when the driveline goes back to being stock.

[olredalert]

----I believe I have a complete set of Gardner glasses. That is how many exhaust systems I have installed from Gardner!....Bill S

[L78_Nova]

Ordered a system for the Green Bastard today !!
Gave a shout out to Eric for supporting us !!

[rszmjt]

Gardner Exhaust is bar none "Simply the Best"!
I have installed at least 10 of Erics systems, Multiple 69 Camaro COPO and 68/69/70 Z28,s /L78 Camaros, C1&C2 Corvettes, 70 Ram Air 4 TA Firebird, Chevelle COPO, Hemi Cudas, etc.,etc., and the fit and finish and attention to detail is "Over the Top" !!

Eric is Great to talk to and such a pleasure to deal with.

[x77-69z28]

Welcome Eric! Gonna need another system soon!
Buddy