Saginaw power steering pump return line

Well, fitting the steering shafts wasn't too bad, but now I find the return line on the P/S pump hits it and has got to move. See arrow.

The straight area is too short to get a compression fitting onto it, it bends too close to the body.

I'm thinking of going at it with a hacksaw followed with a little silver solder and a piece of copper pipe. Anyone have a better plan?

Do you think I can loosen the original joint (silver solder???) and swing it a few degrees?

Thanks.

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