A/C or no A/C?

That is the question. So, I am painting my engine bay and I love the space without the Compressor and hoses. My 74 Duster slant has p/s, p/b, and A/c. The car is not a daily driver. Would you guys keep the a/c or get rid of it? do you think it would lose value?
I dont know how old you are, but as you get older the more you appreciate A/C.