New Guy, New Truck, Old Questions

[1STtimePRo'71]

Hey guys whats up. First thing, I think this forum is absolutely awesome. I just bought the first COOL truck that I've ever had the chance to own. I have lots of questions but I'll just start with the important ones.
--First off I just purchased a 71 c20 for $700! Its got a 350 with a 4spd. It's 3/4 ton and has 4x4 with a posi rearend.

The first thing that I want to ask is prob. the most important. The truck runs great and all but the brakes are really shotty. I dont think that it's the pads or anything I just think that the system is weak. Anyway, should I have them done at a shop or do it myself?

-How many of you have gone HEI? Is it worth it?
-How many of you have headers? I need to redo the exhaust and just thought that It would be easiest to throw some on when I redo the exhaust. How much difference will a good set make and what are some of the best makes?
-My heat doesnt work and being I'm in MN, this is gonna be a problem. Where should I start to find out why it doesnt work?
-Lastely, I'm going to dig into the lighting this next weekend and I read in a prior post that a toggle switch is a good upgrade to the headlights. Ya or na?

Oh one more thing. Has anyone added power steering to their truck? Is this possible and if so what all would be involved with that?


It's cool that there is a forum out there for us guys and want to say that I think I'm gonna make myself comfy here a lot. If that's ok with all of you

Oh here's a pic. I hope this works!