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68 SHORT-STEP'N · 02-11-2011, 10:40 PM

just wondering if anyone has ever used old skool side pipes . will they even work ? I think they would look so cool . Thanks !

ChevLoRay · 02-11-2011, 11:00 PM

In '75, I had a SWB '65 Fleetside and ran a pair of Thrush side pipes on it. In retrospect, it was cheesy, but I didn't know it, at the time.

So, yeah. You can do it.

CG · 02-12-2011, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ChevLoRay

In '75, I had a SWB '65 Fleetside and ran a pair of Thrush side pipes on it. In retrospect, it was cheesy, but I didn't know it, at the time.

So, yeah. You can do it.

I dont think they look cheesy at all. Especially when you are talking about 1975. Back then they were putting side pipes on everything, it was the "style of the times"

Course I may like em because it was cool when I was a kid. Several good looking sets pictured on this thread ... Hmmm, wonder what they would look like on my K20? Course then I would need to get rid of the steelies and find some mags. Thank goodness Im broke right now, change is expensive lol.

Longhorn Man · 02-11-2011, 11:39 PM

I always thought they'd look bad ass on a short step done up 70s style

mr48chev · 02-11-2011, 11:59 PM

They can help end a relationship real quick if your significant other burns a bare leg on one. Or your own legs if you wear shorts pretty often. I had a pair on the 48 at one time and was glad when I got rid of them during a rebuild.

Mike Bradbury · 02-12-2011, 12:44 AM

I think they look very clean if done right. although my 8 year old daughters best friend just burned her legs after I just got done saying "be careful of the pipes when you get out". It only happens once then you remember. The long glass pack sounds really good too. These are from Patriot.

Dynomutt · 02-12-2011, 12:38 PM

This looks pretty cool. Diameter and length of the pipe fits nicely. What kind of drop is on that truck?

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Originally Posted by Mike Bradbury

I think they look very clean if done right. although my 8 year old daughters best friend just burned her legs after I just got done saying "be careful of the pipes when you get out". It only happens once then you remember. The long glass pack sounds really good too. These are from Patriot.

Mike Bradbury · 02-12-2011, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Dynomutt

This looks pretty cool. Diameter and length of the pipe fits nicely. What kind of drop is on that truck?

Truck sits on a 4/6 drop and the pipes are 3.5" diameter, and 73" long from Patriot. They come with a silly collector that is a dummy 4 into 1, where only one pipe works and the rest are just for show. I did not like that so I custom built a 3.5" 90* mandrel bent pipe and had it chromed. Hooker has the same type set up but it is 4" and I thought that might be a bit too big.

ETsC10 · 02-12-2011, 11:00 PM

50bomb has a good point...been there done that...mostly on bikes.
I like the looks of the sheild on Special-K's post. Best of both worlds!

GobbleStalker · 02-13-2011, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike Bradbury

Truck sits on a 4/6 drop and the pipes are 3.5" diameter, and 73" long from Patriot. They come with a silly collector that is a dummy 4 into 1, where only one pipe works and the rest are just for show. I did not like that so I custom built a 3.5" 90* mandrel bent pipe and had it chromed. Hooker has the same type set up but it is 4" and I thought that might be a bit too big.

What type of tire are those I checked goodyear and could not find them?

Thanks
Kev

Dynomutt · 02-14-2011, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike Bradbury

Truck sits on a 4/6 drop and the pipes are 3.5" diameter, and 73" long from Patriot. They come with a silly collector that is a dummy 4 into 1, where only one pipe works and the rest are just for show. I did not like that so I custom built a 3.5" 90* mandrel bent pipe and had it chromed. Hooker has the same type set up but it is 4" and I thought that might be a bit too big.

Thanks for the info.

eightbanger · 02-12-2011, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike Bradbury

I think they look very clean if done right. although my 8 year old daughters best friend just burned her legs after I just got done saying "be careful of the pipes when you get out". It only happens once then you remember. The long glass pack sounds really good too. These are from Patriot.

I have to say this looks cool to me, and seems to sit well with our shape trucks.....got me thinking now.

**bignbad** · 02-12-2011, 11:22 AM

here are some i saw at carlisle truck show last year.I am thinking of putting some on my truck.

MistaGavin · 02-12-2011, 01:11 PM

This reminds me of the side pipes on the black Chevy Van from Old School. I always loved the scene with that thing.

50bomb · 02-12-2011, 01:30 PM

Like these? I ran straight dual lake pipes on my 350. Wish I never got rid of this one. Was my first Project/first truck/first vehicle. I am stupid :-(

68 SHORT-STEP'N · 02-12-2011, 07:04 PM

Thanks fellas , I think I"m sold . They all look great . Mine sits a little low , not slammed , so maybe I can tuck "em in just a fuzz so they sit almost even with the rocker panel . Love that old skool look , maybe I won"t get burned !

**special-K** · 02-12-2011, 08:52 PM

They're cooler than stacks,IMO.

Not very good pictures,but another style

eightbanger · 02-12-2011, 08:55 PM

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They're cooler than stacks,IMO.

Ditto!

68 SHORT-STEP'N · 02-12-2011, 09:01 PM

Thats one sweet looking truck !

**special-K** · 02-12-2011, 09:08 PM

I wish the chain wasn't in the way. I tried every angle and settled for that.

ETsC10 · 02-12-2011, 09:13 PM

Side pipes fit so well with the era...love it!

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50bomb · 02-12-2011, 09:27 PM

Be careful and remind others about them when they get out. Cause atleast 4 people had gotten burnt on the leg bad. They have the scars to prove it

02-11-2011, 10:40 PM	#1
68 SHORT-STEP'N SLOW POKE Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Tyro, VA Posts: 1,208	side pipes ? just wondering if anyone has ever used old skool side pipes . will they even work ? I think they would look so cool . Thanks ! __________________ 68 SHORT-BED-STEP-SIDE piece by piece , day by day , I will restore this truck , before the 100th anniversary !!!

02-11-2011, 11:00 PM	#2
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: side pipes ? In '75, I had a SWB '65 Fleetside and ran a pair of Thrush side pipes on it. In retrospect, it was cheesy, but I didn't know it, at the time. So, yeah. You can do it. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

02-11-2011, 11:39 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: side pipes ? I always thought they'd look bad ass on a short step done up 70s style

02-11-2011, 11:59 PM	#5
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,433	Re: side pipes ? They can help end a relationship real quick if your significant other burns a bare leg on one. Or your own legs if you wear shorts pretty often. I had a pair on the 48 at one time and was glad when I got rid of them during a rebuild.

02-12-2011, 12:44 AM	#6
Mike Bradbury Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Diego California Posts: 1,316	Re: side pipes ? I think they look very clean if done right. although my 8 year old daughters best friend just burned her legs after I just got done saying "be careful of the pipes when you get out". It only happens once then you remember. The long glass pack sounds really good too. These are from Patriot. __________________ I'd rather attempt something great and fail.. than try something ordinary and succeed. Norman Vincent Peale Project: Barn Raising http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=414961 Project: 30 Be Low https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=830583 Last edited by Mike Bradbury; 02-12-2011 at 12:46 AM.

02-12-2011, 11:00 PM	#9
ETsC10 Hand Crafted C-10 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Burien, WA Posts: 5,180	Re: side pipes ? 50bomb has a good point...been there done that...mostly on bikes. I like the looks of the sheild on Special-K's post. Best of both worlds! __________________ . Forum Guidelines and Rules Buying and Selling Code of Conduct Become a Board Supporter! Truck FAQ Ellen... the boards artsy-fartsy, eclectic, truck-lovin' gal-member...

02-12-2011, 11:22 AM	#13
bignbad Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: highspire,pa Posts: 423	Re: side pipes ? here are some i saw at carlisle truck show last year.I am thinking of putting some on my truck. Attached Images __________________ '72 chevy k20 '06 H-D Springer softail http://www.bluemooncruisers.com/ http://www.enginecycle.com/ ~Eric

02-12-2011, 01:11 PM	#14
MistaGavin Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Fairbanks Alaska Posts: 126	Re: side pipes ? This reminds me of the side pipes on the black Chevy Van from Old School. I always loved the scene with that thing. __________________ You're not old, it IS loud! 1970 CST-10 BB 400

02-12-2011, 01:30 PM	#15
50bomb Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Hemet,Ca Posts: 1,502	Re: side pipes ? Like these? I ran straight dual lake pipes on my 350. Wish I never got rid of this one. Was my first Project/first truck/first vehicle. I am stupid :-(

02-12-2011, 07:04 PM	#16
68 SHORT-STEP'N SLOW POKE Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Tyro, VA Posts: 1,208	Re: side pipes ? Thanks fellas , I think I"m sold . They all look great . Mine sits a little low , not slammed , so maybe I can tuck "em in just a fuzz so they sit almost even with the rocker panel . Love that old skool look , maybe I won"t get burned ! __________________ 68 SHORT-BED-STEP-SIDE piece by piece , day by day , I will restore this truck , before the 100th anniversary !!!

02-12-2011, 08:52 PM	#17
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: side pipes ? They're cooler than stacks,IMO. Not very good pictures,but another style __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 02-12-2011 at 08:54 PM.

02-12-2011, 09:01 PM	#19
68 SHORT-STEP'N SLOW POKE Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Tyro, VA Posts: 1,208	Re: side pipes ? Thats one sweet looking truck ! __________________ 68 SHORT-BED-STEP-SIDE piece by piece , day by day , I will restore this truck , before the 100th anniversary !!!

02-12-2011, 09:08 PM	#20
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: side pipes ? I wish the chain wasn't in the way. I tried every angle and settled for that. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

02-12-2011, 09:13 PM	#21
ETsC10 Hand Crafted C-10 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Burien, WA Posts: 5,180	Re: side pipes ? Side pipes fit so well with the era...love it! . __________________ . Forum Guidelines and Rules Buying and Selling Code of Conduct Become a Board Supporter! Truck FAQ Ellen... the boards artsy-fartsy, eclectic, truck-lovin' gal-member...

02-12-2011, 09:27 PM	#22
50bomb Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Hemet,Ca Posts: 1,502	Re: side pipes ? Be careful and remind others about them when they get out. Cause atleast 4 people had gotten burnt on the leg bad. They have the scars to prove it



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