6 Weeks away from owning a 1986 C10 Silverado.

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Hey, all.

Thanks so much for the prompt and detailed replies.

Certainly, my first priority for a few weeks will be maintenance and getting her safe and reliable. Just did a brake job (replaced calipers and lines) on my old Mercedes, so at least I'll still be mentally in the zone for that.

As you guys have suggested, making her tip top as she is (while losing the canopy and flaps, of course), is #1 priority; however, it is nice to be thinking of a vision for her in advance. 50seven, I don't think I'll be lowering it. Perhaps a 2" drop in the front, but that would be it. In that event, do you think long tube headers would be fine?

Cheers!

[50seven]

Long tube headers won't be a problem if they are for a C10 application. I have never tried to put car headers in a truck I always order new? I wouldn't try to find used. Cheap headers are around $200 but don't last very long so I would not even consider putting on used ones.

Maybe some used ceramics....maybe?

Lordco or KMS for your parts or JB. Pennisula restoration for your trim pieces, moldings, etc.

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Originally Posted by 50seven

Long tube headers won't be a problem if they are for a C10 application. I have never tried to put car headers in a truck I always order new? I wouldn't try to find used. Cheap headers are around $200 but don't last very long so I would not even consider putting on used ones.

Maybe some used ceramics....maybe?

Lordco or KMS for your parts or JB. Pennisula restoration for your trim pieces, moldings, etc.

Thanks, 50seven.

Good advice on the used ones. When it comes time, I'll pop down to JB. I've always been impressed with their customer service. Pretty sure my dad has an old Edelbrock intake (for 350) kicking around, I'll have to check that out as well.