2003 Chevrolet S-10 A/C compressor

I'm just clarifying, when you say "If you ever do want it to work though". Are you talking about having a/c in my truck? I just need to be able to drive my vehicle back and forth to work. I don't need a/c.
I know that there is a lot more to replacing and getting the a/c back in order, but for now I can afford the new compressor, I just can't afford the labor cost.
The compressor is just under $300. And they want $700. To $1000. I can't do that right now. Thanks

I drove into this one repair shop, gave him my info and he went on his computer. I was just looking for a cost to repair ($789.00), never asked any questions really. He said the cost was in the parts.

Another place I called and gave them the info, and they quoted me $1000.

I went online to the local Auto parts store, $301.99 compressor, 25.99 accumulator. Hoses, nuts fittings in good condition.

Can I drive my truck daily, if I replace the compressor and accumulator? Right now it's making a loud scraping sound and the clutch is loose. That missing piece in the picture, went through my hood. Thanks.

Thank-you.