Mounting a modern AC compressor, smog pump pulley/under the tin Options

[computers4kids]

I will be adding AC to my project car. I am looking to adding a modern AC compressor, like the Sanden 508 or equivalent to a DPD evaporator.

After doing quite a bit a reading, I've come across pictures of some 914 conversions (upgrade) that use an adapter (purchased/homemade) that allows for the Sanden compressor to bolt directly to the York (stock) mounting plates utililyzing the existing pulleys.

Like the York, you have to hack-up the tin on one side...even saw some that modified the passenger engine shelf. I'm looking for an alternative installation.

Alternative ideas that I've been toying with...

1) I've touched base with a guy in Florida that is developing a compressor that mounts below the tin. Compressor and bracket are ready, condensor coming soon.

2) Anyone ever thought about mounting a modern compressor above the fan housing using the pulleys that come with the smog pump setup (no smog pump of course). Seems if you did this you could avoid cutting the tin, have easy access to the compressor, and when you drop the engine...the compressor could un-bolt and remain in the engine compartment without disconnecting the lines.

3) I've also toyed with mounting a condensor in the wheel well like the 911 aftermarket ones.

Anyway, looking for ideas or wisdom. Sorry, but talking me out of AC is not an option...I want the wife to be able to ride in this project...just too dammmmm hot in Visalia, CA.