Front Brake Hoses, 1970 A-vans

As some may know, 1970 A-100's use a totally different wheel cylinder than 64-69 models. They use the same cylinders as 1971/72 B-vans. The problem has been finding front brake hoses for the 1970 models. 1971/72 B-van hoses are too short. The threads are 3/8-24, whereas the earlier style cylinders are 7/16-20 threads. A-vans use front hoses that are approx. 14-16 inches long depending on brand and/or part number used. (Bendix 88224 are 14" long, Raybestos BH35018 are 16" long)

I had a 70 A-van and ran into this problem I ended up swapping in a set of 69 backing plates so I could use the wheel cylinders and front hoses for that year.

I think I may have found a solution. Early Ford front brake hoses may work as they have 3/8-24 threads at the wheel cylinder end and are approx. 18" long (which may or may not be too long for the A-vans...I don't know). Somebody needs to be the guinea pig.

The Bendix P/N is 88284 and the NAPA P/N is UP11146

I have a 1969 A108 and am currently in the process of replacing the front passanger side wheel cylinder which is turning out to be a real pain in the ass due to the brake hose and the connector or flare nut not sure what you call it. Is thet A100 different from the A108 because i cannot get the bolt underneath the brake hose off there is no room to get a wrench on it. Has anyone ever had to take the plate off in order to get the wheel cylinder off.