1950s 1959 Cadillac exhaust tip question

[Cadillac Jack 82]

Okay so luckily a local friend with a 59 had a spare generator.  This will at least get her charging and semi road worthy.  I have an audible valve clack for some reason that wasnt there before.  I'm guessing lack of oil or maybe a bent rod?

Heres Shelley and her local 59 friend.

[Cadillac Jack 82]

Figured out my tick.  The old exhaust had holes in it so when the new one was fitted it caused the exhaust manifold gasket to fail on one side.  Easy fix.  Shes charging and ready for the 4th holiday.

[Big Fins]

I would think the gasket didn't fail because of the new exhaust, you just didn't hear it over the Swiss Cheese system that was on there. 

[Clewisiii]

That is wonderful. I am glad these issues are working out.

[Big Fins]

You should have heard my '59 when it came off of the carrier. The neighbors sure did!

[Cadillac Jack 82]

You should have heard my '59 when it came off of the carrier. The neighbors sure did!

Surprisingly the old exhaust was quiet except you could here a bit more of a rumble at times.  The flex pipe hid the holes.

I did notice a few minor stupid items from the old shop.  They failed to install my NOS AC44 behind the power steering bracket.  Charged me for that too (albeit not much).  Easy fix as theres a vendor who sells singles on Ebay.

Also I dont know why but they adjusted the parking brake so tight that the pedal didnt even move.  I loosened it up enough where its free but still too tight.  These guys are absolute bozos.  I will give them credit on the transmission.  She shifts smooth and looks great paint wise.