Broken 78 AC hose
 

The fitting on the back of the compressor is broke off. It is the hose that runs back towards the firewall near the evaporator. After much studying it looks like a bear of a job to replace that hose. Has anyone ever replaced this hose or had the hose spliced? Would it have to be crimped with the original type fittings or could a ****** splicer be slid inside the hose and hose clamps used?

Thanks