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Need to have my Holley Carb rebuilt/restored who is recommended?

Started by sfm5s081, February 18, 2024, 12:09:21 AM

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sfm5s081

As the title says, my original Holley is "barn sour" as the car has been sitting for some time. I'd like to have the carb rebuilt/restored, etc. Who do yawl recommend?
Thanks!

s_eagle

CCR in Eden NC.  See Facebook link.  As done several for me, all came out great!
https://fb.watch/qhlf6xOInF/?

Rickmustang


shelbymann1970

I got a local guy who is fantastic. If I didn't have him I'd use Drew in a heartbeat. Not only is he an expert but I think the only person who is getting hard to find parts made up.
Shelby owner since 1984
SAAC member since 1990
1970 GT350 4 speed(owned since 1985).
  MCA gold 2003(not anymore)
1969 Mach1 428SCJ 4 speed R-code (owned since 2013)
"2nd" owner of 68 GT500 #1626

Rickcholewinski

I sent my to Holley and it came back very nice.Looks like new.

sfm5s081

Thanks fellas! I just reached out to Drew! I didn't know Holley repairs the old carbs. It makes sense, just I never thought of it.

Bob Gaines

Quote from: sfm5s081 on February 18, 2024, 10:36:45 AM
Thanks fellas! I just reached out to Drew! I didn't know Holley repairs the old carbs. It makes sense, just I never thought of it.
Don't expect Holley to be concerned with historically accuracy in regards to look. They are all about function.The rebuild may come back with all different hardware and updated components. People like Drew are concerned about both.
Bob Gaines,Shelby Enthusiast, Shelby Collector , Shelby Concours judge SAAC,MCA,Mid America Shelby

tgilliam

Good Day sfm5s081,
I have had numerous Holley carbs. rebuilt/reconditioned/restored by Drew P. including two or three Boss 302 original units. If you want high quality work and a good result he is the best option available today.
I have used Holley Carburetor (the company) to do a couple of carburetors for me because they are very close to where I live. In two cases carbs. came back without the original parts I sent. One was an original Boss 302 carb. that they replaced the base plate on that you will never find new or used.

Tom Gilliam
tom@jtgil.com

shelbymann1970

Quote from: tgilliam on February 18, 2024, 11:34:26 AM
Good Day sfm5s081,
I have had numerous Holley carbs. rebuilt/reconditioned/restored by Drew P. including two or three Boss 302 original units. If you want high quality work and a good result he is the best option available today.
I have used Holley Carburetor (the company) to do a couple of carburetors for me because they are very close to where I live. In two cases carbs. came back without the original parts I sent. One was an original Boss 302 carb. that they replaced the base plate on that you will never find new or used.

Tom Gilliam
tom@jtgil.com
I have a guy in MI who worked for Holley for almost 3 decades and does them. His are as good as anyones but since he doesn't do it as a advertised business those of us who know him keep him busy. Not only a carb guy but a great mechanic. He fixed issues with my friend's 67 390 Country Squire wagon. His 69 Boss 429, 69 Boss 302 and redid the carbs and fixed a few issues on my friend's 71 HEMI Cuda plus other cars he has.
Shelby owner since 1984
SAAC member since 1990
1970 GT350 4 speed(owned since 1985).
  MCA gold 2003(not anymore)
1969 Mach1 428SCJ 4 speed R-code (owned since 2013)
"2nd" owner of 68 GT500 #1626

Drew Pojedinec

Quote from: Rickcholewinski on February 18, 2024, 09:56:19 AM
I sent my to Holley and it came back very nice.Looks like new.

When I last spoke to the Holley guy who came to my shop, they told me they don't do that work anymore. They were asking me if I'd do it.

My view is to use someone local if available. Nothing can beat being able to bring the car to a guy's shop for a minor issue.
If no one is local I'm always happy to do the work.

98SVT - was 06GT

Quote from: sfm5s081 on February 18, 2024, 12:09:21 AMI'd like to have the carb rebuilt/restored
Apples and oranges Rebuilt = make it work. Restored = make it original. Vastly different costs with the same outcome.

Air Fuel Spark Prices
-4v Rebuild  $450
-4v Restoration $950
Previous owner 6S843 - GT350H & 68 GT500 Convert #135.
Mine: GT1 Mustang, 1998 SVT 32V, 1929 Model A Coupe, Wife's: 2004 Tbird
Member since 1975 - priceless

Drew Pojedinec

Quote from: 98SVT - was 06GT on February 18, 2024, 12:59:53 PM
Quote from: sfm5s081 on February 18, 2024, 12:09:21 AMI'd like to have the carb rebuilt/restored
Apples and oranges Rebuilt = make it work. Restored = make it original. Vastly different costs with the same outcome.

Air Fuel Spark Prices
-4v Rebuild  $450
-4v Restoration $950


My personal favorite is to do halfway restored for survivors.
Just replate the hardware, and carefully clean the castings.

98SVT - was 06GT

Quote from: Drew Pojedinec on February 18, 2024, 01:16:08 PM
My personal favorite is to do halfway restored for survivors.
Just replate the hardware, and carefully clean the castings.

+1 - I personally hate Day 1 restorations. It removes all the visual history from the cars.

A concours restoration isn't complete until this is hanging on the mirror.......
Previous owner 6S843 - GT350H & 68 GT500 Convert #135.
Mine: GT1 Mustang, 1998 SVT 32V, 1929 Model A Coupe, Wife's: 2004 Tbird
Member since 1975 - priceless

shelbymann1970

Quote from: Drew Pojedinec on February 18, 2024, 01:16:08 PM
Quote from: 98SVT - was 06GT on February 18, 2024, 12:59:53 PM
Quote from: sfm5s081 on February 18, 2024, 12:09:21 AMI'd like to have the carb rebuilt/restored
Apples and oranges Rebuilt = make it work. Restored = make it original. Vastly different costs with the same outcome.

Air Fuel Spark Prices
-4v Rebuild  $450
-4v Restoration $950

My personal favorite is to do halfway restored for survivors.
Just replate the hardware, and carefully clean the castings.
Drew, what do you think of this 735 carb? It runs great now for 2 years  and no adjustments from being built. Carb was test run after rebuild. I want your honest opinion on it. Thanks. Gary
Shelby owner since 1984
SAAC member since 1990
1970 GT350 4 speed(owned since 1985).
  MCA gold 2003(not anymore)
1969 Mach1 428SCJ 4 speed R-code (owned since 2013)
"2nd" owner of 68 GT500 #1626

Bob Gaines

Not Drew but from that one angle and one picture it appears to be a nice looking carburetor done with good workmanship. From a historical stand point however it looks like the restorer did all the hardware zinc dichromate regardless of if it was originally clear zinc or not. That covers quite a few different things. The idle mixture screw covers are missing and no ink stamps that are seen from this angle originally are present. 
Bob Gaines,Shelby Enthusiast, Shelby Collector , Shelby Concours judge SAAC,MCA,Mid America Shelby