just be glad it is not a renix with R12.
i have the vacuum pump and lines/gauges for 134a, but my R12 stuff needs new hoses. but yes, too far of a drive for me to help. if you have time maybe someone on here that is closer to you has all the equipment to do it for you. a complete flush, new orifice tube, accumulator, all new oil (new stuff is much improved), and a fresh charge is highly recommended when a new compressor is installed. to do it right a shop will charge you big time. and to cut corners just kills the system faster again. go get a qoute for a complete system and you will find out that a drive down south may not be so impractical. lol.