Factory A/C vs. Aftermarket A/C

[bludshaker]

Has anyone done the opposite of what Tkmadone has done? I'm installing a motor with a factory GM serpentine set up on it. All I need is the under dash pieces. I have a compressor, drier and condensor already. Would it be worth buying the under dash kit from a company and hooking it up to what i have already? Or should I buy a complete kit from a company and use all of the components together? Would the aftermarket compressor even bolt to the factory style serpentine brackets!? I know Classic Auto Air sells the in cab parts as a kit and thats what I was thinking of buying. Plus they are 20 mins from my house so I can pick up the parts locally!

[BHyatt]

I am still wondering if I can rip the system components from under the hood of a mid-80's Chevy Truck and bolt them up to my '71

[sv10001975]

I was wondering that myself, they seem to be more available in my area. There aren't any 67-72 trucks in my area to rob from unless you buy another truck. You would think in the SE that you could find an AC truck, but they have almost disappeared here

[BERT306]

Love my vintage air! Except my center metal vent condensates terribly and drips on my stereo....

[ERASER5]

I think that there is less room under our truck dash than the later models. BUT please, somebody prove me wrong! 'Cause late model AC systems are easier to find.