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Spudman · 03-07-2010, 11:05 AM

Guys:

Am new to the site...awesome by the way!
Purchased a 1977 Chevy Bonanza from Arkansas (used to work there). The maintenance department was having an auction and I won the truck for $85.00. Yes, $85. That is correct!
Anyhow, had to buy a battery, windshield, plugs & wires, 2 new tires and a heater core. Oil wasn't changed since 2006...was like molasses. Then, drove it to Maine (34 hours, $500 in gas--10MPG). Didn't know at the time, but the carburetor is screwed up. I welded the idler bracket back on the cast housing...and it got me here! Have a few questions, hoping that ya'll can help or guide me in the right direction. As of right now, I have about $800 into it... Gave it to my Dad for a birthday present...

Engine is a Chevy 350

1) Need to replace the carb with a 600 CFM Edelbrock Electric Choke (#1406). What additional parts do I need? I am good with "fixing" engines, but don't have enough knowledge about them...

2) The paint job and interior seems to be custom. I have the original spec sheet that I found in the glove box. I am wanting to replace the seat (foam and vinyl are shot), as well as fix body panels, trim, etc and repaint the same color. Everywhere I look, I cannot find the "seafoam green" color that is listed anywhere. Anyone have ideas as to the avenue that I need to go? Who to contact? Upholstery guys? Don't mind spending the $$ if I can get an exact repro...

That's my Dad in the last pic...with my nephew.

Thanks a lot for your help...

Paul

03-07-2010, 11:05 AM	#1
Spudman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Brunswick, ME Posts: 5	1977 Bonanza Questions Guys: Am new to the site...awesome by the way! Purchased a 1977 Chevy Bonanza from Arkansas (used to work there). The maintenance department was having an auction and I won the truck for $85.00. Yes, $85. That is correct! Anyhow, had to buy a battery, windshield, plugs & wires, 2 new tires and a heater core. Oil wasn't changed since 2006...was like molasses. Then, drove it to Maine (34 hours, $500 in gas--10MPG). Didn't know at the time, but the carburetor is screwed up. I welded the idler bracket back on the cast housing...and it got me here! Have a few questions, hoping that ya'll can help or guide me in the right direction. As of right now, I have about $800 into it... Gave it to my Dad for a birthday present... Engine is a Chevy 350 1) Need to replace the carb with a 600 CFM Edelbrock Electric Choke (#1406). What additional parts do I need? I am good with "fixing" engines, but don't have enough knowledge about them... 2) The paint job and interior seems to be custom. I have the original spec sheet that I found in the glove box. I am wanting to replace the seat (foam and vinyl are shot), as well as fix body panels, trim, etc and repaint the same color. Everywhere I look, I cannot find the "seafoam green" color that is listed anywhere. Anyone have ideas as to the avenue that I need to go? Who to contact? Upholstery guys? Don't mind spending the $$ if I can get an exact repro... That's my Dad in the last pic...with my nephew. Thanks a lot for your help... Paul Attached Images Last edited by Spudman; 03-07-2010 at 11:06 AM.