Originally Posted by Graplr

IIWY, I would take Larry up on his generous offer. Just order the parts. I've had good luck with AC Source - Automotive Air Conditioning, AC Parts Tools Equipment Kits - HOSE FITTINGS(BEADLOCK) but have also ordered from other places. I can't recall the website offhand, some searching on my parallel flow conversion may reveal the website. If you do send them out to Larry make sure to mark the direction the fittings go as you could have one facing 180 degrees in the wrong direction and it won't fit. I would just tape/permanent marker to make marks on each the hose and fitting with numbers to make sure they are properly aligned when being crimped.

If you want to buy your own crimper, here is the set I was talking about. Mastercool 71550 Manually Operated A/C Hose Crimper, Hose and Tubing Tools - Toolfetch.com
I don't know anything about this website, just did a simple Google search for Mastercool Hose Crimper. Other brands sell them as well. Buy at your own regard as I bought an older used set off fleebay. An impact gun works well for using the crimping tool.