55 exhaust rattle

[gbhrps]

My 55 is just about done and I have a concern about the tailpipes, where they exit the bumperettes. All exhaust hangers are new and firmly attached. The hanger attachments inside of the rear bumperettes are new as well, but there is a space between each of the 3 metal tabs that centre (Canadian spelling of center, the school teacher in me coming out) the tail pipe in the opening of the bumperette. If I grab the end of the tailpipe I can rock it from side to side and up and down a small amount. Doing so makes a rather loud clunk that I'm afraid will also occur if I drive too quickly over railroad tracks or potholes. Am I correct, or is this not something that will happen? Is there a fix? I wondered about bending the ends of the hanger tabs to make them touch the tailpipe and get rid of the slack. Any thoughts? Many thanks!

 

[gbhrps]

The car is finally complete and on the road. The tail pipe worries appear to not be an issue. There is so much road noise, engine sounds, convertible top squeaks and rattles that you couldn't possible hear the tailpipe rattle if you wanted to. With the top down, there is no evidence of any tail pipe rattles at all.

 

[Brian]

Glad to hear you are running!