Cops in Michigan apparently dont like loud 273 exhaust

mccannix · Mar 25, 2019

I was going through some old service bulletins from the 60's and came across this 2 page bulletin to MI dealers.
I wonder if some people actually took their vehicle in for this change...I doubt it,
but it is an amusing read.

Alaskan_TA · Mar 25, 2019

Dang Terry. I want scans of everything like this you have for the HH Library. ;-)

4spdragtop · Mar 25, 2019

Lol, that's pretty cool! I wonder what the "bylaws/restrictions" were back then?
"excessive" is pretty vague lol. Cool piece! 65 the 1st year for the commando?

nm9stheham · Mar 25, 2019

That's too much LOL. Tnx for posting.

toolmanmike · Mar 25, 2019

Thanks for posting

Moparman1806 · Mar 25, 2019

I had a friend in Pa with an AAR Cuda that had to get paperwork from Chrysler to show in court that factory designed the exhaust that way. It was the only way he got out of loud and faulty exhaust ticket.

Plymouth 65 · Mar 25, 2019

Detroit cops wouldn't write you a ticket for that, especially if you're driving a 65 "S" Barracuda 273 Commando! 65'

Syleng1 · Mar 25, 2019

Plymouth 65 said:
Detroit cops wouldn't write you a ticket for that, especially if you're driving a 65 "S" Barracuda 273 Commando! 65'

They had to catch you first to give you a ticket... lol!

Kern Dog · Mar 25, 2019

The title should have read....
"Cops in Michigan apparently DIDN'T like loud 273 exhaust" !
You surprised me though, thinking you were posting something recent.

circlepilot · Mar 25, 2019

The resonator on my 65 Barracuda Commando, was VERY well know by the local law enforcement in North Miami, FL 1966-67, like a moth to a light bulb. I think they missed me when I left for the Air Force. Not to worry, a short time later, I drew some attention in Dover, Delaware. :usflag:

Dana67Dart · Mar 25, 2019

I would have told them where they can stuff my stock exhost.

rustycowll69 · Mar 25, 2019

Moparman1806 said:
I had a friend in Pa with an AAR Cuda that had to get paperwork from Chrysler to show in court that factory designed the exhaust that way. It was the only way he got out of loud and faulty exhaust ticket.

In '70, when I picked up my new AAR, the mufflers(IIRC) and side exhaust (definitely), came in boxes in the trunk. There was a printed sheet with the stuff in the trunk, saying that in some states the exhaust has to run out the back end, and the side exit exhaust might be illegal, so you have to substitute other parts if that were the case.

Cops in Michigan apparently dont like loud 273 exhaust

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Plymouth 65

I'll be in the shop

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Kern Dog

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The parts you don't add don't cause you no trouble

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