Thanks for the feedback guys, I appreciate it. It is a hideaway car so I'll take a fresh look at it from the perspective of having to remove the bumper. To pull through the radiator opening I will at minimum have to pull the driver side condenser bracket off, then try to re-mount it after the condenser body is in place.
Thanks again for giving me something new to consider - some magical solution that was easier was what I was. really hoping for