[njsteve]

I called Industrial Rubber and they can make their own working version of an existing A/C hose but only if they have the proper ends in stock. They also use an industrial hose that is much thinner than the thick original hose. The real deal-killer is that they can't reuse the uniquely bent ends on the original hose. So that rules them out.

I sent the hose to Classic Auto Air in Tamps this morning. They will give me an estimate when it arrives.