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How to make an accessory drive

Old Aug 28, 2012 | 02:47 PM
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I'm putting a 5.3 LS from a 2003 Silverado into a '37 Chevrolet. I have a sanden compressor and no room to mount it low so I'm going to have to mount it up top. I have seen mount kits from Street and Performance and Vintage Air and these kits are extremely expensive. All I really need to do is mount my compressor, however I'm afraid there may be things I need to know before I attempt to make my own brackets.

I know I'll need a tensioner. Is there a company that makes generic tensioners I can use? Are there certain tension strengths I need to consider? I have looked on the internet and have found people make low mounts, but no high mounts.

Here's a picture of my setup before I put the body on. Could someone inform me of some basics I need to know before I start.



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I cut out some cardboard today. Of course it's not finished out as far as smoothing the edges, just a rough cut.

Any opinions so far on what might be good or bad about it?



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