I can't believe it but I landed a great condition HO 4sp Carburetor. As it didnt cost a fortune, I am looking for somewhere good and reasonably priced to rebuild and restore it. Where should I go?
Restored by me. Not a professional. Restaurant worker by trade. YouTube forums and some trial and error built this beauty. Sheet metal replacement. Body work. Paint. Rear gears. Interior. And engine. ALL ME. Toot toot
I have used both Cliff's and Quadrajet Power LLC and have been satisfied with the results.
1968 400 Coupe, verdoro green, black vinyl top 1968 400 Convertible, verdoro green, black top 1971 Trans Am, cameo white, auto 1970 Buick Skylark Custom Convertible 350-4(driver)
I take all my Rochester carburetors to Cliffs. Excellent work...
Cliff is obviously one of the best, since he wrote the book. But, I've heard that he has a waiting list of maybe 6 months or more.
So, what was the wait time on your builds, and how long ago were they ?
According to what I've read, SMI prices are quite a bit cheaper. I've read good reviews of their work, on another Pontiac forum. Not putting Cliff down in any way. Just mentioning another option.
My wait for a Ram Air II auto carb from Cliff was about 4 weeks. It really depends on when you need them. I think his backlog is highest right before spring/summer when people start heading to the tracks. But that is a guess.
1968 400 Coupe, verdoro green, black vinyl top 1968 400 Convertible, verdoro green, black top 1971 Trans Am, cameo white, auto 1970 Buick Skylark Custom Convertible 350-4(driver)
Restored by me. Not a professional. Restaurant worker by trade. YouTube forums and some trial and error built this beauty. Sheet metal replacement. Body work. Paint. Rear gears. Interior. And engine. ALL ME. Toot toot
Quadrajet Power and SMI both have price listings for various levels of work. If you are wanting a show quality restoration, around $500 I think.
1968 400 Coupe, verdoro green, black vinyl top 1968 400 Convertible, verdoro green, black top 1971 Trans Am, cameo white, auto 1970 Buick Skylark Custom Convertible 350-4(driver)
To that, you'll have to add shipping, both ways, for your core.
Might also wanna upgrade to an electric choke. Might wanna give 'em a call. Sometimes you can tell if you wanna do business with somebody, by discussing your needs with them.