As long as it's only the crossover and the rest of the exhaust is in good condition, there is a solution for less than $20. 
Go to Auto Zone, Pep Boys, Shucks, whatever auto parts store you have handy. Get a couple of lengths of 1 1/2" exhaust pipe. My store had an 18" section for $6.99 and a 24" section for $9.99. Unfortunately, they only had one of the shorter size, so I had to spend the extra money for one of the longer size. Cut them to 7" long, cut a couple of slots in the flared end, install them in place of the crossover.
The crossover in question. Note the output for #3:
A closer view:
I actually cut them to 7 1/2", but found that they were too long. Cut them at 7".
You can see the slots that will allow you to clamp them down.
Installed on the pipes with the original clamps:
Sorry, no picture of the finished install, but it works well and sounds good.
For those that might worry about changing the design of the exhaust, this is exactly what was on the '79 models.
And ... for those that might think I am rather brave (or some other adjective) for putting those parts on the carpet, ... that carpet is in the garage.
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Go to Auto Zone, Pep Boys, Shucks, whatever auto parts store you have handy. Get a couple of lengths of 1 1/2" exhaust pipe. My store had an 18" section for $6.99 and a 24" section for $9.99. Unfortunately, they only had one of the shorter size, so I had to spend the extra money for one of the longer size. Cut them to 7" long, cut a couple of slots in the flared end, install them in place of the crossover.
The crossover in question. Note the output for #3:
A closer view:
I actually cut them to 7 1/2", but found that they were too long. Cut them at 7".
You can see the slots that will allow you to clamp them down.
Installed on the pipes with the original clamps:
Sorry, no picture of the finished install, but it works well and sounds good.
For those that might worry about changing the design of the exhaust, this is exactly what was on the '79 models.
And ... for those that might think I am rather brave (or some other adjective) for putting those parts on the carpet, ... that carpet is in the garage.
.
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