Looking for a good carb rebuilder

[72c20customcamper]

My local guy has shut his doors. Been there since the 50s can't blame him he was in his late 80s . But like its says need someone to rebuild my carb not exchange as it looks to be the original on my 68 327 .

One I have looked into is Carburator USA in New Jersey. Seems like they have a good reputation but I'd like to hear some opinions and options .

[jayoldschool]

The best carb rebuilder is you. You will go slow, make sure everything is perfect. Clean each part. Set floats perfectly. Use the correct matching gaskets. Put check balls where they're supposed to go. Give it a try, you'll like it.

[68 P.O.S.]

I was about to say the same thing haha. You'll know its been done right if you do it yourself.

[72c20customcamper]

I used to do them all the time. But when carbs get to old they sometimes need to be more than rebuilt. The guy I knew used to recoat the metal so there was no porosity . The place in Jersey does the same.

A frankly I dont like doing it.

[68Gold/white]

If you truly can't or don't want to do it yourself, call Cliff www.Cliffshighperformance.com (1-740-397-2921) Cliff does NOT build carbs any more. He IS selling parts though. I got a kit and some parts 2 weeks ago. When you call him, CLiff WILL be the one answering the phone.
Quadrajetpower.com is THE ONLY company that Cliff endorses for car rebuilding work. There may be another coming soon. You'd have to talk to Cliff about this new builder..

DO NO, DO NOT EVER trade your original carb in for a core, if you go another direction, EVER...

[Steeveedee]

Originally Posted by 68Gold/white

If you truly can't or don't want to do it yourself, call Cliff www.Cliffshighperformance.com (1-740-397-2921) Cliff does NOT build carbs any more. He IS selling parts though. I got a kit and some parts 2 weeks ago. When you call him, CLiff WILL be the one answering the phone.
Quadrajetpower.com is THE ONLY company that Cliff endorses for car rebuilding work. There may be another coming soon. You'd have to talk to Cliff about this new builder..

DO NO, DO NOT EVER trade your original carb in for a core, if you go another direction, EVER...

Second for Mark at Quadrajetpower.com

Also, Ken at https://www.ebay.com/str/everydayperformancellc

[bry593]

Originally Posted by 68gold/white

if you truly can't or don't want to do it yourself, call cliff www.cliffshighperformance.com (1-740-397-2921) cliff does not build carbs any more. He is selling parts though. I got a kit and some parts 2 weeks ago. When you call him, cliff will be the one answering the phone.
Quadrajetpower.com is the only company that cliff endorses for car rebuilding work. There may be another coming soon. You'd have to talk to cliff about this new builder..

Do no, do not ever trade your original carb in for a core, if you go another direction, ever...

I third the motion. Motion carried...

[52napco]

Bob Stone at the carb Dr. Is the man.. Restores them versus rebuilding
They are a work of art when done

[71K1500]

Give Jon at the carb shop a call. He does kits etc and may still offer rebuild services. A lot of folks with older vehicles ( back into the teens use him)
http://www.thecarburetorshop.com


Jeff

[Andy4639]

I have a guy here local in SC that has been building carburetor's his whole life. He even spent time with some of the famous NHRA dragster teams building them. He does them at his own shop.

He took my Edelbrock carburetor that the shaft was loose and fixed it. Elelbrock doesn't have a kit for it. The throttle bore linkage was leaking, it was worn out. He took it a part and made me a set of bushing's and put it back together. It ran great!

He has my Ramp truck carburetor now doing a complete rebuild on it.

[hounddogs!]

The AFB on the Buick went to http://www.nationalcarburetors.com/ for rehab. Haven't touched it in four years since.

[Astro-Balls]

I used https://www.customrebuiltcarbs.com
They did a real nice job. Runs great..

[68Gold/white]

Originally Posted by 71K1500

Give Jon at the carb shop a call. He does kits etc and may still offer rebuild services. A lot of folks with older vehicles ( back into the teens use him)
http://www.thecarburetorshop.com


Jeff

Jon does sell good parts. He no longer works on carbs, period...He does NOT correspond via internet, phone calls only, AND phone calls on Mondays and Tuesdays, ONLY!!! 1-573-392-7378
I mentioned Cliff, because he's the Quadrajet master. He has parts made that no one else offers. His accelerator pump seals are ethanol resistant, others may claim such, but are likely NOT.
Cliff can sell someone needing a Quadrajet refurbished, ALL the parts needed, Jets, metering rods, what ever. He can tailer your rebuild with the EXACT parts needed for your specific engine, AND get it right on, the first time. Getting your carb built for your specific engine/vehicle is NOT something a lot of builders can do.

It's good to hear many that have had good results with other builders.
I hear many folks going to this new, self adjusting fuel injection. I wouldn't have anything to do with it. A properly built and tuned Quadrajet will out perform those units, every time, and no need to completely rebuild a fuel system!!!

Mark, Just a thought...
Find someone to do the work, see if they will let you buy the parts. Get ALL the parts from Cliff, including the shaft bushing kit.

[71K1500]

I will agree that Cliff has a long and excellant reputation with the quadrajet .
You could not go wrong dealing with him.

I was unsure if Jon still rebuilt carbs. Thanks for the clarification.

Jeff

[54blackhornet]

I recommend Carberator USA in Blacwood NJ. Been in business for 70 years. Did my TwoJet this year, very pleasant experience...ask for Joe..

[72c20customcamper]

I talked to the counter guy at East Coast Speed another place in business since the 60s they recommended Carburator USA too. A friend has one on his vette for few years and says its preformed perfectly the whole time so I'm going to give them a try .

Thanks for info

[71CHEVYSHORTBED402]

Business must be slow at a shop I use, suddenly the owner wants to rebuild my carb. The carb works quite well as is, but what the heck, it's kind of a project. You should see this guy's shop, clean as a whistle. He's setting me up with a divorce choke as well -looking forward to it.

A childhood friend has worked for him 45 years now, amazing to me. He's short and skinny, you should see him on the "diving board" above an engine compartment. He's a surgeon and everything spotless. The shop gets the maiden start on my C10.