Anyone add an ac compressor to a v8 914?, Fabricators please chime in... Options

[computers4kids]

I'm toying with how to add an AC compressor to my SBC 914. Specifically I'm looking for ways to mount the compressor and where. I've seen some pics of what appears to be a sanden universal compressor mounted down low on the passenger side by the engine bar. Renegade wants almost $700 dollars for the brackets that holds the alternator and ac compressor, which is ridiculous (replaces the smaller bracket seen below that holds the alternator).

Anyway, I would like to fabricate my own and would love to see any other examples of a mounted compressor in a V8 914 to give me vision how it might work. Seriously, it can't be that hard.

Here's some pics to get you an idea what I'm working with. The top view of the engine compartment is actually my 914...the others are identical in setup but not my engine.
Thanks!

[LvSteveH]

Renegade wants almost $700 dollars for the brackets that holds the alternator and ac compressor, which is ridiculous (replaces the smaller bracket seen below that holds the alternator).

As you can see from Sleepin's pics, it's not just a bracket replacement, it converts the engine to a serpentine configuration, which requires changing the harmonic balancer and waterpump pulley. Granted it's not cheap, but it's far from ridiculous.

It's tricky to get three accessories driven in the amount of space available, and the serpentine upgrade has provisions for four. There's also a spot for an optional emissions pump if needed, just below the a/c in the pics.

I suppose you could change the waterpump to electric and run the a/c compressor there, but in the end you'd be hard pressed to save money.

[computers4kids]

Renegade wants almost $700 dollars for the brackets that holds the alternator and ac compressor, which is ridiculous (replaces the smaller bracket seen below that holds the alternator).

As you can see from Sleepin's pics, it's not just a bracket replacement, it converts the engine to a serpentine configuration, which requires changing the harmonic balancer and waterpump pulley. Granted it's not cheap, but it's far from ridiculous.

Probably makes more economical sense if you don't already have the original Renegade setup. Very nice setup...makes a little more sense the price tag.

I thought about going with a Meziere electric water pump and using the bracket for the mechanical pump but your right...it just doesn't make sense dollar wise.