I've got a 1970 El with a 350 small-block motor. (The motor is actually a 1978 truck motor, not original.)

When my alternator went bad, I asked my mechanic to install this kit, following some of the advice and links from this site. I didn't think things through as far as the A/C lines.

GM Performance Parts Deluxe Serpentine Drive Kit 12497698
Small-block kit with water pump and A/C compressor
http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?part=NAL-12497698

Now the A/C compressor is on the left side, and I need upper and lower A/C hoses to run to the other side of the engine compartment. My mechanic guessed a fabrication cost of $300 each (x 2 = $600!).

Is that a reasonable cost? Does someone make pre-fabbed hoses for this scenario? I've heard good things about www.classicautoair.com, but I haven't contacted them yet. Thanks for any advice you can offer!

-John

Look for the hoses from an 88-92 Camaro/Firebird with a V-8. You'll want to get a new condensor with the fittings on the passenger side. You may also need the reciever/dryer from the same year F-body. Thats way too much for fabbed up hoses. I think I'd be looking for a new mechanic.