Reply to "Advice regarding removal of the center console"

So I removed the shift mechanism and ash tray and was able to cut up the old pipes with a cordless sawzall and remove them. I purchased 3/8" plastic coated flexible copper line and I will use compression fittings that go from 3/8" to 1/2" male pipe thread at each end. The two ends in the engine bay will have 90 degree elbows so I don't need to find pre formed hoses to make the bend. The ones under the dash I can bend as needed to run the new hoses. I hope the smaller diameter line will do the job.