Jack,
VA has some slick soft aluminum hard lines that you can use to extend the condenser connections to a convenient terminal point. They come in various lengths, and they're easy to form and seal tight - http://www.vintageair.com/2013catalo...ebpgs%2077.pdf I used them to bring the top connection down the side & curve around the passenger side, and to bring the bottom connection up and curve to match, putting the two hose connections tucked into the side of the radiator behind the splash apron.