Very interesting. Looks like you cut off the stock compressor outlet hose, and had what remains of it crimped? It's logical, now that I look at it, but it does make it harder to have a remote shop (a shop in San Antonio is not exactly a local one in my case) make it, unless I'm buying the compressor manifold hoses from them too. I was thinking of having two hoses made that fit onto the existing compressor outlet hose and R/D connections, but having seen how the condenser sits in the car, I realize that connecting the stock compressor outlet hose to the condenser would be quite awkward (although perhaps a curiously shaped metal elbow could work? Then I'd keep the stock high side port...). I guess I'll just buy the condenser separately and will look for a local shop to do the crimping once I have a mockup done.

Anyone knows a reputable AC shop in N/NW Austin?