is this garbage necessary?

I have a 68 factory AC car. My valve was leaking by and the actuator was also no good. I replaced my valve and actuator with a non-factory setup. I was able to find a NOS valve but the actuator is more like a unicorn. I can send you a picture and try and dig up the order details for the valve I wound up using if you like. Send my a message if you would like me to do so.