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Longhorn Man · 03-21-2003, 10:24 PM

I think painting it black would have been the only thing to make it sweeter.
Opinions?

Dean23 · 03-21-2003, 10:25 PM

like the flames, not to sure about the side pipes though. Love those rims, so subtle yet classy

crazy longhorn · 03-21-2003, 10:27 PM

Old school is cool....but the top is too tall, & it still has door handles

crazyL

Blue Beard · 03-21-2003, 10:34 PM

Longhorn:

You planning on purchasing this one.....?

mooneyes · 03-21-2003, 10:37 PM

i agree about the black..didnt figure lake pipes would look that good on our trucks...always had the odd thought in the back of my head about a 67 gasser..straight axel up front and all!!! yes i'm a little odd..lol...

XXL · 03-21-2003, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by crazy longhorn
Old school is cool....but the top is too tall, & it still has door handles crazyL

Don't forget the ride height...

70 Jimmy · 03-21-2003, 11:12 PM

COOL! Let's see it with a little less chop with flat black paint and yellow steelies and red/yellow flames!

crazy longhorn · 03-21-2003, 11:16 PM

Cool!

I have to agree, its a tad too short now(picky,picky...huh)

crazyL

Blue Beard · 03-21-2003, 11:31 PM

Go all the way and channel the body.........

still w.i.p '68 · 03-22-2003, 12:19 AM

unless your gonna be doing a lot of coyote huntin, you can drop the spot lights also...jmho

HotRod929 · 03-22-2003, 12:43 AM

That thing is So SWEET!!! Those laker pipes look bad a$$!!! I know what Im doing to my exhaust now

How do those laker pipes sound? And how do the hook up to the headers and are there any mufflers? Thanks for helping me decide!!

HotRod

HotRod929 · 03-22-2003, 12:48 AM

Oh and what kind of rims are those on there. Like those a lot too. Thanks

HotRod

72shadetree · 03-22-2003, 12:58 AM

sweet i think chop tops belong on old fat fender cars not trucks i guess im old school

bowtie · 03-22-2003, 01:27 AM

looks a lot like my ole school hotrod

bigjimzlll · 03-22-2003, 02:01 AM

lake pipes have mufflers in them...they hook up right off the headers with a "S" pipe type deal

Longhorn Man · 03-22-2003, 02:03 AM

most of them these day s are fake though.

XXL · 03-22-2003, 03:17 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by HotRod929
And how do the hook up to the headers and are there any mufflers?

The ones in the pic appear to be fakes, which is how most of them seem do be done. Note the block-offs on the exit end.

Kenneth

*Gee_Emm* · 03-22-2003, 08:17 PM

not a big fan of the swirly stuff around the door handle and rear side marker, looks girly IMO

smoothies kinda look cool though

mooneyes · 03-22-2003, 08:49 PM

some of the lake pipes were hooked to the headers then mufflers and tailpipes hooked into the back of them..then you could uncap the caps you see in the pic for open exhaust

smokekiki · 03-23-2003, 12:19 PM

Yeah I second what mooneyes said.some used an exhaust cutout,Others had hook ups after the muffler and into the back of the lake pipe.Think I might have to put lakes on the suburban.

Dreaminator · 03-23-2003, 01:16 PM

I had a pair of lakers on a 51 merc in the late 50s. They were welded into the drop pipe from the flathead headers. Always rewelding because of gravel roads in Wisconsin at the time. Standard lowering at the time was a pack of camels plus one inch. Loved the sparks from the flanges on hard corners. Oh to be a kid again.

406 C-10 · 03-23-2003, 03:22 PM

Thats a sweet looking truck its pretty much the stand and look im going for i have some wheels very similar to that and same tires. I'm sorry but i cant stand it when people chop the tops like in that photoshoped pic i dont think anything more then 1 1/2 chop looks good. I think GM made a masterpiece and it really doesnt need to be screwed with too much.

03-21-2003, 10:24 PM	#1
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Old school hot rod truck I think painting it black would have been the only thing to make it sweeter. Opinions?

03-21-2003, 10:25 PM	#2
Dean23 68cst_ss490 Join Date: May 2001 Location: edmonton,canada Posts: 1,363	like the flames, not to sure about the side pipes though. Love those rims, so subtle yet classy __________________ Dean edmonton,canada a winter wonderland 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche LT cold air intake, performance exhaust, Comp cams cam, jba shorty ceramic headers. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3090973

03-21-2003, 10:34 PM	#4
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,834	Longhorn: You planning on purchasing this one.....? __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

03-21-2003, 10:37 PM	#5
mooneyes Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Slippery Rock PA USA Posts: 1,692	i agree about the black..didnt figure lake pipes would look that good on our trucks...always had the odd thought in the back of my head about a 67 gasser..straight axel up front and all!!! yes i'm a little odd..lol... __________________ Ken Lyons, Slippery rock pa 68 short step 327 t10 4 gear 72 2wd blazer project 70 lwb 305/700r driver 78 caprice project 02 cavalier D.D ( hate it!!)

03-21-2003, 11:12 PM	#7
70 Jimmy aka Crusher, Crushergmc Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,834	COOL! Let's see it with a little less chop with flat black paint and yellow steelies and red/yellow flames! __________________ "KEEP IT DOWN!" 70 Jimmy 454 2wd 56 GMC Big Window "It's funny till someone gets hurt, then it's freakin' hilarious"

03-21-2003, 10:27 PM	#3
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,403	Old school is cool....but the top is too tall, & it still has door handles crazyL

03-21-2003, 11:16 PM	#8
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,403	Cool! I have to agree, its a tad too short now(picky,picky...huh) crazyL

03-21-2003, 11:31 PM	#9
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,834	Go all the way and channel the body......... __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

03-22-2003, 12:19 AM	#10
still w.i.p '68 Dreams are free Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hogansville Texas Posts: 546	unless your gonna be doing a lot of coyote huntin, you can drop the spot lights also...jmho __________________ '68 swb fleetside originally w.i.p '68 member since 1-01 w.i.p = ( work in progress )

03-22-2003, 12:43 AM	#11
HotRod929 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bondurant, IA but in Worcester, MA for school Posts: 767	That thing is So SWEET!!! Those laker pipes look bad a$$!!! I know what Im doing to my exhaust now How do those laker pipes sound? And how do the hook up to the headers and are there any mufflers? Thanks for helping me decide!! HotRod __________________ 1970 Chevy C-20 350 V-8 Turbo 350 w/ shift kit Dana 60 w/ 4.10 gears AND Powr-Loc POSI New Additions: Summit Headers 135amp alternator Proform HEI Edelbrock 1406 600cfm carb Sunpro Tach Powr-Loc POSI Edelbrock Performer RPM Intake MSD 6A Ignition Box AIM: HotRod929 Visit My Site: http://1970chevy.netfirms.com/

03-22-2003, 12:48 AM	#12
HotRod929 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bondurant, IA but in Worcester, MA for school Posts: 767	Oh and what kind of rims are those on there. Like those a lot too. Thanks HotRod __________________ 1970 Chevy C-20 350 V-8 Turbo 350 w/ shift kit Dana 60 w/ 4.10 gears AND Powr-Loc POSI New Additions: Summit Headers 135amp alternator Proform HEI Edelbrock 1406 600cfm carb Sunpro Tach Powr-Loc POSI Edelbrock Performer RPM Intake MSD 6A Ignition Box AIM: HotRod929 Visit My Site: http://1970chevy.netfirms.com/

03-22-2003, 12:58 AM	#13
72shadetree KEEP ON TRUCKING Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: martinsville va Posts: 2,563	sweet i think chop tops belong on old fat fender cars not trucks i guess im old school __________________ 72 cheyenne 2wd lwb 71 k20 sons bassett va

03-22-2003, 01:27 AM	#14
bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 1,050	twins looks a lot like my ole school hotrod __________________ ~70 GMCprostreet swb 396/700r NOS 575 hp "the Brick" ~72 chev swb w/68 front clip "GM Millenium corvette yellow" I use and accept Paypal

03-22-2003, 02:01 AM	#15
bigjimzlll Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Redding,CA...USA Posts: 4,736	lake pipes have mufflers in them...they hook up right off the headers with a "S" pipe type deal __________________ It's called "drag racing" if they called it "tic..tic..WHAM!..BANG! F*&K!!!", they'd have to keep the magazines under the counter with the other men's publications click the clicky to join the site.... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php 67 lwb..first hotrod in 25 years..540 best ET is 9.45 @ 141.44 Anderson,CA

03-22-2003, 02:03 AM	#16
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	most of them these day s are fake though.



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03-22-2003, 08:17 PM	#18
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,002	not a big fan of the swirly stuff around the door handle and rear side marker, looks girly IMO smoothies kinda look cool though

03-22-2003, 08:49 PM	#19
mooneyes Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Slippery Rock PA USA Posts: 1,692	some of the lake pipes were hooked to the headers then mufflers and tailpipes hooked into the back of them..then you could uncap the caps you see in the pic for open exhaust __________________ Ken Lyons, Slippery rock pa 68 short step 327 t10 4 gear 72 2wd blazer project 70 lwb 305/700r driver 78 caprice project 02 cavalier D.D ( hate it!!)

03-23-2003, 12:19 PM	#20
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,474	Yeah I second what mooneyes said.some used an exhaust cutout,Others had hook ups after the muffler and into the back of the lake pipe.Think I might have to put lakes on the suburban. __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires

03-23-2003, 01:16 PM	#21
Dreaminator Dreaminator Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Broken Arrow, Oklahoma Posts: 156	I had a pair of lakers on a 51 merc in the late 50s. They were welded into the drop pipe from the flathead headers. Always rewelding because of gravel roads in Wisconsin at the time. Standard lowering at the time was a pack of camels plus one inch. Loved the sparks from the flanges on hard corners. Oh to be a kid again. __________________ The Dreaminator Daily Driver 1971 Cheyenne 10 Lwb Tilt/Tac 402 .030 TH400.

03-23-2003, 03:22 PM	#22
406 C-10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Lincoln NE Posts: 20	Thats a sweet looking truck its pretty much the stand and look im going for i have some wheels very similar to that and same tires. I'm sorry but i cant stand it when people chop the tops like in that photoshoped pic i dont think anything more then 1 1/2 chop looks good. I think GM made a masterpiece and it really doesnt need to be screwed with too much. __________________ 69 C-10, 406 small block, double hump heads, performer intake, 750 holley, headers, dual 2 1/2 exhaust through glasspacks, yet to move 88 cheyenne tbi 4.3 daily driver

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