I have a buddy in Vancouver who just had a complete exhaust put on his 1974 GMC pickup by a popular chain store muffler shop. He has factory manifolds, and they did a complete dual exhaust (no x-pipe) with mufflers for under 750 bucks, with a lifetime warranty. Your buddy is getting hosed.
I think you're right Garry. Back about fifteen years ago it only cost me $200 to get what my friend payed $1800 for. Prices couldn't have gone up that much
