AC removal to just heat

Don't do it. One day you'll want to take the car out on a 90* day.
Being your using panel bond Its easy to put it back . Or better yet get Classic air with all new parts. If its a rally dash car leave the original unit in. If not it doesn't matter. Classic air goes through the original non AC fan. Much cleaner system and allows for future gen 3 Hemi upgrade easier.