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I dont see much online for the bracketry. There's one ebay listing for one bracket. AC compressor Bracket GM 14033866 Not sure if that is the correct one. Does any big block chevy have an equivalent mounting system and bolt patterns? Junk yards around me have some big block 1980 chevy trucks...

It appears the brackets reuse the standard drivers alternator base bracket? Just going by the power steering bracket and those mount points. Hard to find more pictures of m1010 setups online though.

I'm looking at the parts TM for the M1010 Air conditioning but the page (Figure 251 from TM 9-2320-289-20P) doesnt have a part number listed for the brackets, despite the diagram labeling the bracket as part 11. I guess they consider these parts "lifetime" and never offer replacements? Sure...

Its looking more and more like I should attempt to wedge an AC compressor in where the drivers alternator went. I'm not really sure if I should go with an A6 or R4 compressor. Both seem available and "fit" according to rock auto...

That looks like a good option. Do you happen to know what part number it is on their site? They appear to have a ton of options for chevy compressor mounting.

I definitely agree that a serpentine setup is better and more reliable. But even pulling all the components from a junk yard truck would still cost a bit, and be very time intensive to pull the entire front end of an engine thats junk (to me) in a couple years. Definitely cheaper than buying all...

With summer being here, I am diving into the task of adding AC to my m1028. The AC kits around that replace the entire air box and come with all the controls, ducting, vents, lines, and condenser look to be a turn-key option for not a ton of money (currently looking at the classicautoair kit)...