5.3 with a/c question

[1970 C10 MJW]

I am goin to be converting to a LS based engine soon, i am thinking probably a 5.3, my 70 c10 has never had A/C do you guys think it would be worth investing in it?? I would probably use A/c parts off a 99 or newer truck, to prevent from doing a R12 conversion.

[Andy4639]

I put the whole system in mine and haven't looked back. It's one of the nicest mods I've done to the 71. You want regret it. Don't know how much of the 99 stuff will fit but the compressor will with the right mounts.

[Critter]

If it is originally a NON-AC cab I would buy a kit from Vintage Air. I would purchase everything normally in the kit EXCEPT the compressor. If you call them they will sell it to you this way. Then go find a competent A/C shop and they can connect the factory 5.3 compressor to the Vintage Air components.

Actually I typed that in the wrong order. Find the competent AC shop first, tell them what you want to do, then confirm what parts you should buy from Vintage Air and what parts they will want to build (fittings, hoses, etc). In my opinion that is by far the best and easiest solution.