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CST10 · 01-31-2014, 07:27 PM

Well I'm torn between several next upgrade projects and can't really decide which one to do next.

Which should I upgrade first?

1. Install a nice set of headers.
2. Install a posi carrier and go from 3.08 gears to 3.42 gears
3. Install a different torque converter. Currently have the stock one.
4. I stall a new AC unit, thinking vintage air. It does get hot down here on lousiana!

hugger6933 · 01-31-2014, 07:46 PM

Do the air first. I know it is kinda hard to think about air when you had snow this week but remember last summer, 115 heat index? Ar is not that far from LA our weather is not that different. The air would be one of if not the most costly upgrades on the list after you recover from that one you may be able to knock out two next like the posi gear swap and the stall. Jim

zeldman · 01-31-2014, 08:23 PM

Rear gears. Everything else wont feel that good until you unleash the acceleration that your truck is capable of.

CST10 · 01-31-2014, 09:13 PM

Yea. It does get pretty hot and muggy down here. Almost need a towel to wipe the sweat off during the summer. Lol.

**4th Gen C-10** · 01-31-2014, 10:09 PM

Definitely the air!! Hard to enjoy the other great things if you are melting into a pool on the seat.

hugger6933 · 01-31-2014, 10:20 PM

Towel in the summer? heck with the insulation I'm carrying around plus the pain meds for my back I sweat anytime it is over 50 degrees. I have towels placed in locations all around the shop and several that travel with me plus extra changes of clothes. Jim

**leddzepp** · 01-31-2014, 10:23 PM

AC makes all the difference in the world when it's triple digits outside...I'd go that route first.

bpotter05 · 01-31-2014, 10:30 PM

Summer is coming...haha. I vote for the Air too. I'm one of those guys that runs a little hot though.

69moneypit · 01-31-2014, 10:36 PM

Ac

67ChevyRedneck · 01-31-2014, 10:42 PM

I see the first 3 as unnecessary unless broken. Air is an ABSOLUTE NECESSITY in the South, especially if I want the little lady to go for a ride with me. She would not set foot in my 65 Mustang when the air went out in it. I don't blame her though, kinda kills the fun a bit when your ass is glued to a vinyl seat in traffic in 95*+ heat.

I know some of y'all are hard core no air, listen to the motor, wind in your hair... I didn't even own a vehicle that had air my first 9 years of driving, I sure as hell don't miss those days...

I will say that my favorite thing to do on days where it's in the 70's-80's is roll the window down and crank the air up

Best of both worlds!

Andy4639 · 01-31-2014, 11:38 PM

AC is a must no matter where you live if it's hot and moggy!

Lou Boffa · 01-31-2014, 11:46 PM

Vintage Air. your interior will thank you.

CST10 · 02-01-2014, 09:48 AM

An overwhelming response to air first. That's the route I'm go first. Anyone have pictures of the vintage air sure fit ac kits installed.

Particularly the engine bay. I have a 462 that I'm have to move the alternator to the drivers side so I can mount the ac compressor. Wanna see the brackets and how the set up looks.

Thanks for all the replys.

69restomod · 02-02-2014, 10:59 PM

go gears for sure in my old big block long bed i went from 3.08s to 3.73s and dropped a half second off my quarter mile time from 14.0s to 13.50s! makes for a lot of fun! you already have air conditioning windows down floor vents open at 60mph !!

oldschool18 · 02-03-2014, 01:29 AM

I got my ac working in my cab for when I get it back together......1st step grease door window rollers and rails.....2nd step open cab floor vents and clean them out.....DONE

my vote is rearend

Aussie Ol' Blue · 02-03-2014, 05:01 AM

I visited Oklahoma once during your storm season and remember how hot and muggy it was. I'd go the A/C.

Tinkermc · 02-03-2014, 01:08 PM

Concidering where you live and that winter is almost over, I would have to get the air first. Ride in comfort while working on it.

01-31-2014, 07:27 PM	#1
CST10 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Gonzales, La Posts: 1,441	Help me decide next upgrade. Well I'm torn between several next upgrade projects and can't really decide which one to do next. Which should I upgrade first? 1. Install a nice set of headers. 2. Install a posi carrier and go from 3.08 gears to 3.42 gears 3. Install a different torque converter. Currently have the stock one. 4. I stall a new AC unit, thinking vintage air. It does get hot down here on lousiana! __________________ MyToys: Goldilocks the "Ol School Survivor" 1968 C10, SWB Stepside, 08/15 TOTM, 250 CI 6 cylinder, 3 on the tree, 3.73 rear, 3/5 static drop, 23,500 original miles. Samson the 1970 CST10, LWB, 462Ci, Turbo 350 tranny, 3.08 rear gear, PB, PS, A/C, AM/FM, 2/4 Drop. Brutus the 1998 Camaro Z28, 33,500 original miles, LS1, 519 RWHP/497 RWTQ. Member of the Louisiana Classic Truck Club, LCTC Member of the Louisiana C10 Club Member of the Baton Rouge Drifters Car Club

01-31-2014, 07:46 PM	#2
hugger6933 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marianna Arkansas Posts: 7,263	Re: Help me decide next upgrade. Do the air first. I know it is kinda hard to think about air when you had snow this week but remember last summer, 115 heat index? Ar is not that far from LA our weather is not that different. The air would be one of if not the most costly upgrades on the list after you recover from that one you may be able to knock out two next like the posi gear swap and the stall. Jim

01-31-2014, 08:23 PM	#3
zeldman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Rt 66 Gallup, NM Posts: 527	Re: Help me decide next upgrade. Rear gears. Everything else wont feel that good until you unleash the acceleration that your truck is capable of. __________________ 2005 GMC K2500HD D/A 1993 GMC K1500 2011 Subaru Legacy. 2013 Subaru Outback 1970 C-10 2WD, SWB stepside, 292, TH350, PS, more rust than anything. God is my pilot.

01-31-2014, 09:13 PM	#4
CST10 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Gonzales, La Posts: 1,441	Re: Help me decide next upgrade. Yea. It does get pretty hot and muggy down here. Almost need a towel to wipe the sweat off during the summer. Lol. __________________ MyToys: Goldilocks the "Ol School Survivor" 1968 C10, SWB Stepside, 08/15 TOTM, 250 CI 6 cylinder, 3 on the tree, 3.73 rear, 3/5 static drop, 23,500 original miles. Samson the 1970 CST10, LWB, 462Ci, Turbo 350 tranny, 3.08 rear gear, PB, PS, A/C, AM/FM, 2/4 Drop. Brutus the 1998 Camaro Z28, 33,500 original miles, LS1, 519 RWHP/497 RWTQ. Member of the Louisiana Classic Truck Club, LCTC Member of the Louisiana C10 Club Member of the Baton Rouge Drifters Car Club

01-31-2014, 10:09 PM	#5
4th Gen C-10 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: ABQ, NM Posts: 62	Re: Help me decide next upgrade. Definitely the air!! Hard to enjoy the other great things if you are melting into a pool on the seat. __________________ Jaybo 4th Gen. C-10 Build Thread

01-31-2014, 10:20 PM	#6
hugger6933 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marianna Arkansas Posts: 7,263	Re: Help me decide next upgrade. Towel in the summer? heck with the insulation I'm carrying around plus the pain meds for my back I sweat anytime it is over 50 degrees. I have towels placed in locations all around the shop and several that travel with me plus extra changes of clothes. Jim

01-31-2014, 10:23 PM	#7
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,997	Re: Help me decide next upgrade. AC makes all the difference in the world when it's triple digits outside...I'd go that route first. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man

01-31-2014, 10:30 PM	#8
bpotter05 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 32	Re: Help me decide next upgrade. Summer is coming...haha. I vote for the Air too. I'm one of those guys that runs a little hot though.

01-31-2014, 10:36 PM	#9
69moneypit Divorced .....WITH KIDS Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: mississippi Posts: 619	Re: Help me decide next upgrade. Ac __________________ 1969 GMC SWB 1975 Chevy Malibu 80k 1963 Ford Galaxie 63k (inherited) 2005 Nissan Armada (wife's idea)

01-31-2014, 10:42 PM	#10
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Help me decide next upgrade. I see the first 3 as unnecessary unless broken. Air is an ABSOLUTE NECESSITY in the South, especially if I want the little lady to go for a ride with me. She would not set foot in my 65 Mustang when the air went out in it. I don't blame her though, kinda kills the fun a bit when your ass is glued to a vinyl seat in traffic in 95*+ heat. I know some of y'all are hard core no air, listen to the motor, wind in your hair... I didn't even own a vehicle that had air my first 9 years of driving, I sure as hell don't miss those days... I will say that my favorite thing to do on days where it's in the 70's-80's is roll the window down and crank the air up Best of both worlds! __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

01-31-2014, 11:38 PM	#11
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Help me decide next upgrade. AC is a must no matter where you live if it's hot and moggy! __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

01-31-2014, 11:46 PM	#12
Lou Boffa Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 733	Re: Help me decide next upgrade. Vintage Air. your interior will thank you. __________________ Figure out what you want--then figure out what you are willing to give up to get it.

02-01-2014, 09:48 AM	#13
CST10 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Gonzales, La Posts: 1,441	Re: Help me decide next upgrade. An overwhelming response to air first. That's the route I'm go first. Anyone have pictures of the vintage air sure fit ac kits installed. Particularly the engine bay. I have a 462 that I'm have to move the alternator to the drivers side so I can mount the ac compressor. Wanna see the brackets and how the set up looks. Thanks for all the replys. __________________ MyToys: Goldilocks the "Ol School Survivor" 1968 C10, SWB Stepside, 08/15 TOTM, 250 CI 6 cylinder, 3 on the tree, 3.73 rear, 3/5 static drop, 23,500 original miles. Samson the 1970 CST10, LWB, 462Ci, Turbo 350 tranny, 3.08 rear gear, PB, PS, A/C, AM/FM, 2/4 Drop. Brutus the 1998 Camaro Z28, 33,500 original miles, LS1, 519 RWHP/497 RWTQ. Member of the Louisiana Classic Truck Club, LCTC Member of the Louisiana C10 Club Member of the Baton Rouge Drifters Car Club

02-02-2014, 10:59 PM	#14
69restomod Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Fenton, missouri Posts: 131	Re: Help me decide next upgrade. go gears for sure in my old big block long bed i went from 3.08s to 3.73s and dropped a half second off my quarter mile time from 14.0s to 13.50s! makes for a lot of fun! you already have air conditioning windows down floor vents open at 60mph !!

02-03-2014, 01:29 AM	#15
oldschool18 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Hollidaysburg, PA Posts: 785	Re: Help me decide next upgrade. I got my ac working in my cab for when I get it back together......1st step grease door window rollers and rails.....2nd step open cab floor vents and clean them out.....DONE my vote is rearend __________________ _________________________________ 62 Impala 70 C-10 LWB 71 K-10 SWB 85 C-10 LWB==SOLD 01 2500 HD Members Met......2003Silverado (Dave)



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02-03-2014, 05:01 AM	#16
Aussie Ol' Blue Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sassafras. Victoria. The beautiful Mount Dandenong Ranges Posts: 234	Re: Help me decide next upgrade. I visited Oklahoma once during your storm season and remember how hot and muggy it was. I'd go the A/C. __________________ CLASSIC 1970 C20 WITH A RUMBLIN' V8. IT'S MY MID-LIFE CRISIS ONLY IT AIN'T A LITTLE RED SPORTS CAR OR A HARLEY! IF YOU'RE GUNNA SKATE ON THIN ICE, YOU MAY AS WELL TAP DANCE!

02-03-2014, 01:08 PM	#17
Tinkermc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Farmville, Va Posts: 3,026	Re: Help me decide next upgrade. Concidering where you live and that winter is almost over, I would have to get the air first. Ride in comfort while working on it.

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