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Robs 03-17-2024 06:20 PM

Lake pipes
 

I've got a 1949 Coupe and looking to put a set of single tip lake pipes on it. What length are you using? pictures and length will be appreciated. Thanks Bob

petehoovie 03-17-2024 07:45 PM

Re: Lake pipes
 

Some pictures for you...
https://i.pinimg.com/originals/09/8d...5a5e10bdd3.jpg

https://photos.classiccars.com/cc-te...oupe-thumb.jpg

https://i77.servimg.com/u/f77/17/91/41/66/dsc_0111.jpg

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/72/50...46e36b4c9d.jpg

petehoovie 03-17-2024 07:54 PM

Re: Lake pipes
 

Do this! :p

https://www.worldkustom.com/wp-conte...1/Buick49b.jpg

19Fordy 03-18-2024 09:46 AM

Re: Lake pipes
 

Ouch! Ouch! Ouch!

TJ 03-18-2024 09:59 AM

Re: Lake pipes
 

As I recall I used the 60 inch ones from Speedway on my 54 Merc. The ones from speedway were excellent quality.

Robs 03-18-2024 11:09 AM

Re: Lake pipes
 

Thanks for all the pics but I really would like to know what length I should order for my 49 ford 2 door coupe ? thanks again

flatford8 03-18-2024 11:18 AM

Re: Lake pipes
 

Hold a tape measure from where you want them to start to where you want them to end. That will be your length. I’ve never used them but I would think 6”-12” would be a big deal in personal preference. The length somebody else used may not be what you like…..Mark

TJ 03-18-2024 07:33 PM

Re: Lake pipes
 

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robs (Post 2298525)
Thanks for all the pics but I really would like to know what length I should order for my 49 ford 2 door coupe ? thanks again

O.K. what length do you want? Do you want them to run the full length of the lower rocker panel? Or do you want some other length? Everybody is different and you need to look at what is pleasing to your eye. Go to a car show or two with your tape measure and look at customs with lake pipes. It's up to you to find the length.

Als48 03-18-2024 07:49 PM

Re: Lake pipes
 

My '48 has lake pipes and measure about 60". But to extend the full length of the rocker panel they would need to be about 72". Your wheelbase may be a few inches longer, but I think 72" would be fine, tho.

Al H

matterick 03-25-2024 10:33 AM

Re: Lake pipes
 

Classics!


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