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Robs · 03-17-2024, 06:20 PM

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

Some pictures for you...

petehoovie · 03-17-2024, 07:54 PM

Do this!

19Fordy · 03-18-2024, 09:46 AM

Ouch! Ouch! Ouch!

TJ · 03-18-2024, 09:59 AM

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

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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

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

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Originally Posted by Robs

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

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

Classics!

03-17-2024, 06:20 PM	#1
Robs Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2023 Posts: 7	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

03-17-2024, 07:45 PM	#2
petehoovie Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 8,151	Re: Lake pipes Some pictures for you... __________________ The only thing nice about being imperfect is the joy it brings to others.... *"Silver rings, your butt! Them's washers!"* "We shot our way out of that town for a dollar's worth of steel holes!" - from 'The Wild Bunch' - 1969 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NReUd2_0u0 Last edited by petehoovie; 03-17-2024 at 07:51 PM.

03-17-2024, 07:54 PM	#3
petehoovie Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 8,151	Re: Lake pipes Do this! __________________ The only thing nice about being imperfect is the joy it brings to others.... *"Silver rings, your butt! Them's washers!"* "We shot our way out of that town for a dollar's worth of steel holes!" - from 'The Wild Bunch' - 1969 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NReUd2_0u0

03-18-2024, 09:46 AM	#4
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 10,950	Re: Lake pipes Ouch! Ouch! Ouch!

03-18-2024, 09:59 AM	#5
TJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napa,California Posts: 6,037	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.

03-18-2024, 11:09 AM	#6
Robs Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2023 Posts: 7	Re: Lake pipes Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) 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

03-18-2024, 11:18 AM	#7
flatford8 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lyman,ME. Posts: 2,630	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 __________________ I'm thinkin' about crankin' My ragged ol' truck up and haulin' myself into town. Billy Joe Shaver

03-18-2024, 07:49 PM	#9
Als48 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Paducah Ky Posts: 279	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

03-25-2024, 10:33 AM	#10
matterick Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2024 Posts: 19	Re: Lake pipes Classics!