Mike, I'd suggest Vintage Air or Nostalgic Air! Purchasing the flare expansion valve and making the hose a flare to o-ring is much easier way out of this problem. Be sure to thoroughly back flush the evaporator and to be safe use Ester oil rather than PAG oil.
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