Help with air cleaner options

[Trappey74]

My completely stock 74 302 has the factory air cleaner still on. I also have the dealer a/c so there is the compressor and other parts for that all under the hood. My support bracket bolt for air cleaner broke on the end that mounts to the engine and I know I could order a new support arm but would it be better/easier to go with just a low profile air cleaner from TBP and kinda "declutter" my engine bay? Thanks for the input

 

[broncodriver99]

I would just order a new bracket.

 

[Broncobowsher]

I would fix stock.
Get the duct that is probably missing and you have yourself a cold air kit that none of the open air cleaners can provide.
Removing the stock air cleaner won't make the engine compartment look less cluttered. A little different, yes. But not enough to clean the appearance.