Progress pics

Thanks for the photos.
I have heard of guys keeping their pass side fresh air vents by using a driver's side vent or getting a heater delete car's passenger vent. Guess you are way past
that stage.

Your A/C mount looks great & very sturdy.

Here's a wild steering column relocator device from Wizard Fab... Not sure if such a thing would help an A-body with header clearance or would even work with car...

http://www.wizardsteerclear.com/