Didn't say BETTER or worse. Said serviceable. I use them on stuff that gets taken apart and put back together a lot. I have them on a hot rod because the new black anodizing looks Awesome against the chrome. For oil cooler hoses on a CUCV, If ya look back, I already said, cut of the crimps, cut off the rubber hose, install NEW rubber hose with screw clamps and reinstall. The factory ends can take being undone and redone enough to last a CUCVs life. In a race or show engine, ?, Horse of a different color.
Ergo, my warning about sticker shock. Make yer choice and pay yer money. Either way, getting her fixed is wuts important.