67 coupe with AC converting back to no AC Bracket

[Ingeneius]

Thanks for the information on the headers guys, now I have one more ?. My 67 coupe came with stock AC but the pump and hoses are long gone (due to who knows). But this annoying huge AC pump bracket is still connected behind the power steering pump on the right side of the engine. Can I leave this huge bracket off when I reinstall the rebuilt engine in 2 weeks? Or do I need a stock NON AC bracket for the power sterring pump to mount to? I really Don't need AC for the car, I take it out of the garage to wash it and drive it once in a while.