Looking for advice on A/C

It really, REALLY comes down to

How original you want or expect the vehicle to remain

How effective, neat and clean you want the hardware

How much money you have.

I had decided to roust up a later model small block compressor mount/ hardware for a later LA with a Sanden. This I did, from a great member here on FABO.

I was GOING to simply buy an import "knee knocker" unit off 'th bay, when I ran into a "deal" on CL. This was part of a complete system, with under dash heater / AC unit, all for about 1/3 of new.

So keep your eyes open for "stuff" LMAO