First I made cardboard templates and traces them to 2"X1/4" angle. After cutting and drilling I welded a 2"X1/4" bar stock to the side of the angle, this was done to move the compressor away from the block. I also welded in washers for spacers, they were needed on the two upper bolts in the front and on the lower bolt in the rear.The materials below are laid out in the order used. The piece on the right is the finished angle.
Using more cardboard for a template, I cut a piece of 1/4" plate to weld behind the angle. This is for support and a weld area for the top compressor bracket. The two holes on the side of the front angle are for the York compressor.
A front view of the angle mounted to the front cover.
A rear view of the York. I had it hanging on the front bolts only. This was to measure the location of the rear top hole and measure a piece of 2"X1/4" angle for the lower bolt mount.
The top compressor mount was done with plate and bar stock. I did not get any pics of the build but I do need to take it apart for paint and will get pics then.
It is tough to see in this pic but the gussets can be seen from the rear, for the top compressor plate.
The rear lower angle for the York. This might help with how long the angle must be.
The tensioner was mounted on a plate with spacers for the York and bolted directly on the AC compressor. I cut the adjuster from a 1986 Toyota AC bracket. It turns out it is cast steel and welds nicely.
A front view of the pulleys as now it is finished and waiting to be disassembled for paint.
When the brackets are disassembled I will get pics of them.
