1970 Small Block AC Brackets - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

demian5 · 10-25-2017, 12:18 PM

Can anyone post images of ALL brackets used by the factory to mount a stock ac compressor onto a small block engine in a 1970 C10?

Thank you.

rsavage · 10-25-2017, 12:41 PM

I don't have access to photos since photobucket blocked third party use of my images, but if I remember correctly there are seven pieces.

Andy4639 · 10-25-2017, 04:11 PM

Here you go.

demian5 · 10-26-2017, 12:05 PM

How does the front thick bracket bolt to the motor?

rsavage · 10-26-2017, 12:29 PM

Don't know if these will help

demian5 · 10-26-2017, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by rsavage

Don't know if these will help

Yeah i want to see where the bracket attaches down at the water pump area. And that long pivot bracket, how do I adapt it with headers? Some thick spacers?

rsavage · 10-26-2017, 12:49 PM

Don't know how you would adapt the stock bracket with headers as one spans and fastens to the exhaust manifold bolts. You can't use the stock brackets on an aftermarket aluminum intake either in my past experience.

demian5 · 10-26-2017, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by rsavage

Don't know how you would adapt the stock bracket with headers as one spans and fastens to the exhaust manifold bolts. You can't use the stock brackets on an aftermarket aluminum intake either in my past experience.

Wow, maybe I just go with a sanden aftermarket compressor and brackets.

Andy4639 · 10-26-2017, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by demian5

Wow, maybe I just go with a sanden aftermarket compressor and brackets.

That would be easier. I had to when I swapped mine. Classic air has a kit and that's what I bought.

demian5 · 10-27-2017, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy4639

That would be easier. I had to when I swapped mine. Classic air has a kit and that's what I bought.

Do I still run the POV valve and everything else??

Andy4639 · 10-27-2017, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by demian5

Do I still run the POV valve and everything else??

You can buy as much are less as you want.

Andy4639 · 10-28-2017, 06:12 AM

Here are some pictures of the brackets installed.
The alternator is the best out of them. The others are so so.

10-25-2017, 12:18 PM	#1
demian5 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Lake Forest, CA Posts: 2,177	1970 Small Block AC Brackets Can anyone post images of ALL brackets used by the factory to mount a stock ac compressor onto a small block engine in a 1970 C10? Thank you. __________________ "Work hard, use your vacation days." 1970 C15 GMC Long Bed 1986 C20 Scottsdale 1983 K2500 Sierra Classic Suburban 6.2 Instagram: C10sofOC

10-25-2017, 12:41 PM	#2
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: 1970 Small Block AC Brackets I don't have access to photos since photobucket blocked third party use of my images, but if I remember correctly there are seven pieces. __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7

10-25-2017, 04:11 PM	#3
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: 1970 Small Block AC Brackets Here you go. __________________ 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.

10-26-2017, 12:05 PM	#4
demian5 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Lake Forest, CA Posts: 2,177	Re: 1970 Small Block AC Brackets How does the front thick bracket bolt to the motor? __________________ "Work hard, use your vacation days." 1970 C15 GMC Long Bed 1986 C20 Scottsdale 1983 K2500 Sierra Classic Suburban 6.2 Instagram: C10sofOC Last edited by leddzepp; 10-26-2017 at 04:29 PM.

10-26-2017, 12:29 PM	#5
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: 1970 Small Block AC Brackets Don't know if these will help Attached Images __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7

10-26-2017, 12:49 PM	#7
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: 1970 Small Block AC Brackets Don't know how you would adapt the stock bracket with headers as one spans and fastens to the exhaust manifold bolts. You can't use the stock brackets on an aftermarket aluminum intake either in my past experience. __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7

10-28-2017, 06:12 AM	#12
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: 1970 Small Block AC Brackets Here are some pictures of the brackets installed. The alternator is the best out of them. The others are so so. __________________ 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.

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