5.2 Magnum into a '72 Scamp-tips?

Magnumdust, trust me, I'd like to stay v-belt if I can. Jos51700 says I can use the PS bracket from a van and I'd be good with battery clearance. So, it's still an option, but I'd prefer not to have to use it until it's my last and only option.

dustoff440, I'm hoping you mean you grabbed a 5.9 Magnum since you're talking about different engine mounts and weighted flex plates. It's been my understanding that both LA 318s and 5.2 Magnums both use neutral balance reciprocating assemblies. The issues with the oil pan and timing cover (along with the Hughes snout extender) have since been mitigated, and the engine is sitting in the mounts-that wasn't the hard part. I'm just curious why, with all the magnum swap articles I've read and heard about, I'd never noticed anything about needing a new alt bracket due to interference with the heads. Oh well..

All that being said, I've been looking at an aftermarket A/C setup from Bouchillon Performance out of SC. They have a couple different kits for mounting new style Sanden compressors with a v-belt, and I would love to be able to use it. I'd already decided on a kit until I ran into this little snag. However, if I can (1)use a billet alternator bracket and clear the cylinder head obstruction and press from there, or (2) modify the stock bracket to swing the alternator up so I can at least run it as it sits in the current config, then I'd be good. Otherwise I'll be deleting my A/C brackets and running just alternator and PS pump, or sourcing a serpentine setup, swapping timing covers, and installing an electric pump. I'd just like for someone with this particular setup to confirm there is a bracket or something I can acquire that will play nice with what I have before I go to frivolously spending money only to find the parts didn't fit.