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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
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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, auto
1969 GTO Judge coupe, Carousel Red, manual
1971 Trans Am, cameo white, auto
1970 Buick Skylark Custom Convertible 350-4(driver), Fire Red, white top, auto
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I take all my Rochester carburetors to Cliffs. Excellent work...
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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.
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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, auto
1969 GTO Judge coupe, Carousel Red, manual
1971 Trans Am, cameo white, auto
1970 Buick Skylark Custom Convertible 350-4(driver), Fire Red, white top, auto
1972 Buick GS Stage 1, Royal Blue, black vinyl top, auto
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Five years ago he had a six month wait. He rebuilt a carb for me about 9 months ago and I had it back within 30 days. 
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what kind of cost should i budget for?
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
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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, auto
1969 GTO Judge coupe, Carousel Red, manual
1971 Trans Am, cameo white, auto
1970 Buick Skylark Custom Convertible 350-4(driver), Fire Red, white top, auto
1972 Buick GS Stage 1, Royal Blue, black vinyl top, auto
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what kind of cost should i budget for? The prices are listed for SMI rebuilds, on the link I already posted. http://www.smicarburetor.com/products/sfID1/85/sfID2/86/sfID3/9To 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.
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Sorry, just read this email. I agree with the others, probably around $500.
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