Monte Carlo Bar Fitment Question

I am researching Monte Carlo bars to fit my Setup. I did a search, but the threads don't have any end result/solutions.

SBurkey:
I see you have a Sanden Compressor and a Curved Monte Carlo Bar. It looks like it barely clears.

I have the Sanden Compressor, but it's part of the Vintage Air Kit with V-belt and you have a Sepentine setup. Do you know - does it mount the compressor farther foward or the same as a V belt?

I have a MSD Distributor, and it appears to be too high for a Straight Bar, so a curved one is my choice, but I'm not sure about the clearance at the Compressor. Although my compressor (or engine?) seems to be lower. I put a straight edge across the inner fenders and measured about 1 1/2" to the compressor body, The top mount ears stick up higher though.

What Brand did you get? Do the cheaper ones use thinner steel? I'm getting an Export Brace too. Any Suggestions? Chome or Black? Any disadvantages?

I'm also planning on getting the Global West Subframe Connectors. Does it matter if I do them first - last?

Thanks for input from anyone with a similar setup.

Thanks for the replies.

A curved Monte Carlo bar offers practically no support for the shock towers. More for appearance than function.

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Really? I figured a curved type bar would have a thicker wall tubing to prevent the flex. Can anyone input one that? I see a lot of curved Monte Carlo Bars out there for just looks.