guys,
in my 57 i am running a 1980 350 from a 1/2 ton truck. it has a long water pump and alternator on the passengers side.
i have been searching for info on swapping the laternator to the drivers side, since i will soon buy an a/c unit and would want to run the compressor on the passengers side, for a more clean look, not having the a/c hoses run across the motor.
from what i have found, it looks like early small blocks, from 63-66 327's, and some early 307's run the laternator on the drivers side. BUT im sure they all run short water pumps ?
im guessing if i were to just get those alternator brackets to run it on the drivers side, because of my long water pump, i would have to make some spacers to move the brackets OUT to kake the belt line up ?
what are your thoughts on this swap ? the brackets are cheap enough if i couldnt get it to work, but would like all your input on my idea.
thanks guys.
leonard
