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!

[Bruce Hinds]

I don't have a picture handy, but marks914 is similar to mine. Renegade with water pump on passenger side is the same, but my alternator is on top of the compressor for a few reasons.
Shorter run on compresser hoses. Alternator is right next to electrical box and the alternator is run of the aft pully slot on the compressor to move the alternator farther aft for firewall clearence. I also run the full tube early corvette headers and there's room for everything.
Not sure if I have a picture, the compressors out of the car right now.....
B

[computers4kids]

I don't have a picture handy, but marks914 is similar to mine. Renegade with water pump on passenger side is the same, but my alternator is on top of the compressor for a few reasons.
Shorter run on compresser hoses. Alternator is right next to electrical box and the alternator is run of the aft pully slot on the compressor to move the alternator farther aft for firewall clearence. I also run the full tube early corvette headers and there's room for everything.
Not sure if I have a picture, the compressors out of the car right now.....
B

Very cool (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) & encouraging news. If there is anyway a picture surfaces in your world I would love to take a gander. Your description really helps, but I'm very visual. If I see something I usually can fabricate it or make it work.

Do you remember what kind of compressor you used and where you sourced the brackets (desert hybrids)? I emailed them yesterday...I couldn't find any info on their site other than pictures like what marks914 provided.

Since my car is already wired (alt passenger) and water hoses plumbed to the pump on the driver's side, I would like to make the compressor work on the passenger's side.

Another Thought: If I were to add a compressor above the water pump on the stock Renegade setup (driver's side) is that not a good idea because both of these accessories (when running) are such large draws on the system. Is it better to have more balance (alt & compressor.....waterpump driven off diff. belts)?

Thanks again for the ideas...the wheels starting to turn (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)