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**Joesjunk** · 05-07-2009, 09:19 PM

I have the original carb off my 72 402 that needs to be rebuilt. Looking for a good rebuild/restoration. Any suggestions??? I have found a few places online, but wanted to see if you guys have any one you recomend. Or do any of you guys rebuild them on the side???

Thanks!!

neonlarry · 05-07-2009, 10:47 PM

Probably the best place is SMI:
http://www.smicarburetor.com/

pmpski_1 · 05-07-2009, 11:59 PM

I went here, but they're down the road from me:

http://www.carbconn.com/

After I get everything back together I'm going to go there for a dyno run\tune too.

jbristo67 · 05-08-2009, 12:02 AM

I just gave away a 72 BB carb today. LOL was that a bad idea

69lemans · 05-08-2009, 02:25 AM

Cliff Ruggles literally wrote the book on quadrajets,but expect a 3-6 month wait and $300-500 price tag

http://www.cliffshighperformance.com/

lilred67 · 05-08-2009, 07:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by neonlarry

Probably the best place is SMI:
http://www.smicarburetor.com/

i have heard good things about smi also....

92306HO5 · 05-08-2009, 08:12 AM

i bought a JET quad out of summit but i think you can send yours to them and theyll build it for you.

chipflyer · 05-08-2009, 08:21 AM

Joe, I bought the book written by Ruggles and have gone though the one on my 71 with great results. I have done a few other since for other local people and could help you out on yours if you don't find someone to do it. All the tips I picked up from Cliffs book really made a difference in how mine runs and I know the mileage has improved. I do not re-plate them, YET, but do replace throttle shaft bushings.

UltraBlue71 · 05-08-2009, 01:47 PM

Buy a kit and give it a whirl yourself, I did and mine works great. IMO, it isnt as hard as some seem to make it sound. your only out 20-30 bucks that way. use your digital camera and take a bunch of pictures of it before you tear it apart some of those linkages are easy to mix up. Just my 2 cents!

Wrenchbender Ret · 05-08-2009, 04:50 PM

Ive done a lot of them. I do them for the local auto display. I don't get into rebushing but most of them don't need it & run fine without it. I'm in your area. I get $75 plus parts. I can detail them with Eatwoods carb. paint for another $25. georgec2434@yahoo.com

**Joesjunk** · 05-09-2009, 08:21 PM

Thanks guys!! Im super busy right now, ill get back with you guys sunday!! Thanks!

bobbo · 05-09-2009, 08:23 PM

I could rebuild it for ya. Have done alot of them over the years...if you're interested let me know...

05-07-2009, 09:19 PM	#1
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,690	Who rebuilds quadrajets good???? I have the original carb off my 72 402 that needs to be rebuilt. Looking for a good rebuild/restoration. Any suggestions??? I have found a few places online, but wanted to see if you guys have any one you recomend. Or do any of you guys rebuild them on the side??? Thanks!! __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

05-07-2009, 10:47 PM	#2
neonlarry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,746	Re: Who rebuilds quadrajets good???? Probably the best place is SMI: http://www.smicarburetor.com/ __________________ 70 C/10 Light Red 350/TH350, HEI, Duals w/40 series Flows, 91 seat, LED taillights 99 Pontiac S/C GTP, SLP Ram Air hood, GMPP Konis & springs 95 Neon ACR, MP PCM, AFX UDP, 3.0 CAI

05-07-2009, 11:59 PM	#3
pmpski_1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 505	Re: Who rebuilds quadrajets good???? I went here, but they're down the road from me: http://www.carbconn.com/ After I get everything back together I'm going to go there for a dyno run\tune too. __________________ Curry in a Hurry: SB rebuild for my 71 C20

05-08-2009, 12:02 AM	#4
jbristo67 resident oilfield trash Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lubbock TX Posts: 1,465	Re: Who rebuilds quadrajets good???? I just gave away a 72 BB carb today. LOL was that a bad idea __________________ 1967 SWB C10 396/400 factory air factory tach (sadly had to send to a new home) 1986 Honda 70 Fourtrax 1991 Chevrolet K5 blazer 2wd 1982 Mastercraft Pro Star 190 Stars and Stripes 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe 2011 Nissan Armada

05-08-2009, 02:25 AM	#5
69lemans Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: simpsonville,sc Posts: 417	Re: Who rebuilds quadrajets good???? Cliff Ruggles literally wrote the book on quadrajets,but expect a 3-6 month wait and $300-500 price tag http://www.cliffshighperformance.com/ Last edited by 69lemans; 05-08-2009 at 02:26 AM.

05-08-2009, 08:12 AM	#7
92306HO5 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: ARIZONA Posts: 85	Re: Who rebuilds quadrajets good???? i bought a JET quad out of summit but i think you can send yours to them and theyll build it for you.

05-08-2009, 08:21 AM	#8
chipflyer Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Topeka, Ks Posts: 2,293	Re: Who rebuilds quadrajets good???? Joe, I bought the book written by Ruggles and have gone though the one on my 71 with great results. I have done a few other since for other local people and could help you out on yours if you don't find someone to do it. All the tips I picked up from Cliffs book really made a difference in how mine runs and I know the mileage has improved. I do not re-plate them, YET, but do replace throttle shaft bushings. __________________ I'm not a pessimist, I'm just optimistic that bad things are going to happen. 1971 Cheyenne Super K10 - tilt, cruise, air, am/fm, tow hooks, factory buckets! 1986 Jeep J10 pickup, - 5.3L Vortec with 4L60e and NP241.

05-08-2009, 01:47 PM	#9
UltraBlue71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: OKC OK Posts: 489	Re: Who rebuilds quadrajets good???? Buy a kit and give it a whirl yourself, I did and mine works great. IMO, it isnt as hard as some seem to make it sound. your only out 20-30 bucks that way. use your digital camera and take a bunch of pictures of it before you tear it apart some of those linkages are easy to mix up. Just my 2 cents! __________________ "You can put lipstick on a pig, sure it's pretty pig, but it's still just a PIG... 71 LWB Last edited by UltraBlue71; 05-08-2009 at 01:49 PM.

05-08-2009, 04:50 PM	#10
Wrenchbender Ret Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Overland Park, Ks. Posts: 5,206	Re: Who rebuilds quadrajets good???? Ive done a lot of them. I do them for the local auto display. I don't get into rebushing but most of them don't need it & run fine without it. I'm in your area. I get $75 plus parts. I can detail them with Eatwoods carb. paint for another $25. georgec2434@yahoo.com

05-09-2009, 08:21 PM	#11
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,690	Re: Who rebuilds quadrajets good???? Thanks guys!! Im super busy right now, ill get back with you guys sunday!! Thanks! __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

05-09-2009, 08:23 PM	#12
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