The a/c hose that runs from the firewall to the compressor rubbed on one of the battery terminals and finally leaked. The a/c shop installed a splice and sent me on my way claiming that no one makes a/c hoses for these old cars (it's only 31 years old, jeeze). Does anyone make the hose setup for these cars? I'd really like to have something that looks better than a duct tape, radiator hose clamped, splice installed in my car.

Worse comes to worse I bet you can buy the hose, fittings, crimping dies, and instructions and do it yourself. Check here and let us know what you turn up: www.aircondition.com (http://www.aircondition.com) also www.rockauto.com (http://www.rockauto.com) good luck.

Try www.oldairproducts.com (http://www.oldairproducts.com)

Hinshaw's Chevelle Parts sells them both:
www.hinshawschevelle.com (http://www.hinshawschevelle.com)
17556 A/C Muffler & Hose Assembly $159.00
47519 A/C Liquid Line $37.00

Thanks, I'll start contacting the places you suggested and see what I come up with.