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*red70* · 12-25-2011, 07:07 PM

Guys what do all you nut and bolt hardcore resto enthusiasts do about restoring a qjet for show quality? Replate? Im just too picky to leave mine alone and it bothers me to see it in the shape its in? And I need the finish to be durable for a lot of driving. Merry Christmas

Bryce
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DT1 · 12-25-2011, 09:35 PM

Bryce,
If you're restoring a Q-Jet, I assume the truck is close to stock. In my opinion the Rochester is the best carburetor for a SBC. If you want it to perform well, you must get Cliff Ruggel's book on them. I've worked on these Carbs for decades but it was only after I read his book that I really became familiar with them. As far as getting it to look good IMO all you have to do is give it a thorough cleaning and maybe a bit of polishing with a Dremmel. There is a Rochester Re builder in Colorado that can plate and make it new again but I've never tried them. Hope this helps.

Sport/Truck · 12-25-2011, 09:46 PM

I'd give Sean Murphy a call and see if he could help.
http://www.smicarburetor.com/testimonials/

*red70* · 12-26-2011, 12:07 AM

Some say that the original color is yellow bichromate and others say that it is more of the silver color. What is correct for our trucks?
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*red70* · 12-26-2011, 10:31 AM

Ttt

GASoline71 · 12-26-2011, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by red70

Some say that the original color is yellow bichromate and others say that it is more of the silver color. What is correct for our trucks?
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Every Q-puke I've ever seen has been the diecast silver color.

The Easton Co. makes coatings and paints to match all of the original stock engine colors. Check 'em out.

The link to Sean Murphy is a good one. Check him out. For a full on restoration... it would be money well spent. As the ol' Q-jets have some issues after 45 years of service.

Gary

turp mcspray · 12-26-2011, 11:10 AM

This carb was a rusty ebay junker, that I had restored by Sean Murphy.

Sport/Truck · 12-26-2011, 11:23 AM

^ I really like his work

GASoline71 · 12-26-2011, 11:24 AM

That... looks... almost as cool as a Holley!

j/k...

That is one cool lookin' Q-jet! That's definately the route I would go if I was to ever use a Q-jet again.

Gary

72cheyenneman · 12-26-2011, 11:28 AM

Here's my carburetor that was rebuilt by a shop in Florida. I'll have to go back and pull the receipt for the contact information if you're interested.

sanford66 · 12-26-2011, 11:42 AM

Check out the Eastwood catalog, they used to have a product that replicates the factory finnish, don't remember what its called though. Joseph

hjewell2 · 12-26-2011, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by gasoline71

that... Looks... Almost as cool as a holley!

J/k...

that is one cool lookin' q-jet! That's definately the route i would go if i was to ever use a q-jet again.

Gary

almost

68gmsee · 12-26-2011, 12:28 PM

Okay guys... He's asking for restoration input...

The first pic by turf mcspray is what I remember new qjets looking like. If you want them done right, have an expert do it otherwise you won't be happy.

Coley · 12-26-2011, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by red70

Guys what do all you nut and bolt hardcore resto enthusiasts do about restoring a qjet for show quality? Replate? Im just too picky to leave mine alone and it bothers me to see it in the shape its in? And I need the finish to be durable for a lot of driving. Merry Christmas

Bryce
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How picky are you? For the appearance? How does it currently run or is it in the process of a rebuild. Make sure you are as picky about the function as the appearance.
If you are....reaalllly picky, then don't attempt it by yourself. As the guys say send it out to the pro's, pay the dough, and that will give you the very best all around result both function and appearance wise.

Good Luck.
Coley

*red70* · 12-27-2011, 02:30 PM

Thanks fellas I think Im going to give Sean Murphy a call for a qjet

Wrenchbender Ret · 12-27-2011, 04:43 PM

Here is the last one I did. I use Eastwoods Bronze carb spray on the bowl & air horn. I use die cast aluminum paint on theb throttle body. For the linkage I use Ford green engine paint.

PatrickGMC70 · 12-27-2011, 10:45 PM

Here's mine. I painted it with the paint from Eastwood.

**D.PASSMORE** · 12-28-2011, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by 72cheyenneman

Here's my carburetor that was rebuilt by a shop in Florida. I'll have to go back and pull the receipt for the contact information if you're interested.

It could be Daytona Carb. 386-427-7108. They do a good job.

**jaros44sr** · 12-28-2011, 04:37 PM

i was told by ruggles, that it is a plating method. he puts several old carbs in a tank with yours (completely disassembled) and the plating sticks to your carb...just sayin

68Gold/white · 12-28-2011, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

i was told by ruggles, that it is a plating method. he puts several old carbs in a tank with yours (completely disassembled) and the plating sticks to your carb...just sayin

Cliff is the Q-Jet answer man, as far as I am concerned. He sells parts, will help you over the phone.His book is a must have.
He's a very busy man, can be difficult to get ahold of, but worth the wait.
I don't care what any of my Q-Jets look like, just what they run like............

**jaros44sr** · 12-28-2011, 09:13 PM

Yeah well, I thought the thread starter was looking for information on finish. Maybe I read it wrong.......
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ChevLoRay · 12-28-2011, 11:06 PM

I remember the yellow-ish chromate finish from when they were new. Does that help? The spray-on finish looks nice but from a purist standpoint, and if someone is going for a concours quality, I don't think that anything but an OEM look is gonna cut it. I'm not knocking the appearance, but questioning whether someone who wants theirs to look original, will want to merely spray it, even though it looks very nice.

**jaros44sr** · 12-28-2011, 11:47 PM

just bought a nos quadrajet, and i would say it is more of a olive drab green. cant take pics rite now...but, i agree the restored ones posted earlier look great

12-25-2011, 07:07 PM	#1
red70 Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kingston, TN Posts: 178	qjet carb resto Guys what do all you nut and bolt hardcore resto enthusiasts do about restoring a qjet for show quality? Replate? Im just too picky to leave mine alone and it bothers me to see it in the shape its in? And I need the finish to be durable for a lot of driving. Merry Christmas Bryce Posted via Mobile Device

12-25-2011, 09:35 PM	#2
DT1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gardnerville Nv No Mo Cali!! Posts: 869	Re: qjet carb resto Bryce, If you're restoring a Q-Jet, I assume the truck is close to stock. In my opinion the Rochester is the best carburetor for a SBC. If you want it to perform well, you must get Cliff Ruggel's book on them. I've worked on these Carbs for decades but it was only after I read his book that I really became familiar with them. As far as getting it to look good IMO all you have to do is give it a thorough cleaning and maybe a bit of polishing with a Dremmel. There is a Rochester Re builder in Colorado that can plate and make it new again but I've never tried them. Hope this helps.

12-25-2011, 09:46 PM	#3
Sport/Truck Sierra Grande Club Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Mexico USA Posts: 2,433	Re: qjet carb resto I'd give Sean Murphy a call and see if he could help. http://www.smicarburetor.com/testimonials/ __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra Grande, 1/2 ton short wide, original 4 bolt 010 020 block & heads. (matching #'s). 383 stroker, SMI q jet 750 cfm, Lunati Voodoo 60102 cam, Scorpion roller rockers, Spin Tech pro street mufflers with X pipe.

12-26-2011, 12:07 AM	#4
red70 Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kingston, TN Posts: 178	Re: qjet carb resto Some say that the original color is yellow bichromate and others say that it is more of the silver color. What is correct for our trucks? Posted via Mobile Device

12-26-2011, 10:31 AM	#5
red70 Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kingston, TN Posts: 178	Re: qjet carb resto Ttt

12-26-2011, 11:10 AM	#7
turp mcspray Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Rapid City South Dakota Posts: 2,359	Re: qjet carb resto This carb was a rusty ebay junker, that I had restored by Sean Murphy. Attached Images __________________ Turp Mcspray New life for an old 2wd, farm blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=505987 My Blazer build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342299

12-26-2011, 11:23 AM	#8
Sport/Truck Sierra Grande Club Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Mexico USA Posts: 2,433	Re: qjet carb resto ^ I really like his work __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra Grande, 1/2 ton short wide, original 4 bolt 010 020 block & heads. (matching #'s). 383 stroker, SMI q jet 750 cfm, Lunati Voodoo 60102 cam, Scorpion roller rockers, Spin Tech pro street mufflers with X pipe.

12-26-2011, 11:28 AM	#10
72cheyenneman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: New Orleans, Louisiana Posts: 610	Re: qjet carb resto Here's my carburetor that was rebuilt by a shop in Florida. I'll have to go back and pull the receipt for the contact information if you're interested.

12-26-2011, 11:42 AM	#11
sanford66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Everest Ks Posts: 749	Re: qjet carb resto Check out the Eastwood catalog, they used to have a product that replicates the factory finnish, don't remember what its called though. Joseph __________________ 1970 Chevelle Nomad station wagon 1966 C-10 lwb,250-six,granny 4speed 1966 C-10 lwb,factory A/C,Custom Cab 1954 Delray 2-door sedan [rat rod project]

12-26-2011, 12:28 PM	#13
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: qjet carb resto Okay guys... He's asking for restoration input... The first pic by turf mcspray is what I remember new qjets looking like. If you want them done right, have an expert do it otherwise you won't be happy.

12-27-2011, 02:30 PM	#15
red70 Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kingston, TN Posts: 178	Re: qjet carb resto Thanks fellas I think Im going to give Sean Murphy a call for a qjet

12-27-2011, 04:43 PM	#16
Wrenchbender Ret Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Overland Park, Ks. Posts: 5,229	Re: qjet carb resto Here is the last one I did. I use Eastwoods Bronze carb spray on the bowl & air horn. I use die cast aluminum paint on theb throttle body. For the linkage I use Ford green engine paint. Attached Images

12-27-2011, 10:45 PM	#17
PatrickGMC70 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Parkville, MD Posts: 163	Re: qjet carb resto Here's mine. I painted it with the paint from Eastwood.

12-28-2011, 04:37 PM	#19
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,761	Re: qjet carb resto i was told by ruggles, that it is a plating method. he puts several old carbs in a tank with yours (completely disassembled) and the plating sticks to your carb...just sayin __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

12-28-2011, 09:13 PM	#21
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,761	Re: qjet carb resto Yeah well, I thought the thread starter was looking for information on finish. Maybe I read it wrong....... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim



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12-28-2011, 11:06 PM	#22
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: qjet carb resto I remember the yellow-ish chromate finish from when they were new. Does that help? The spray-on finish looks nice but from a purist standpoint, and if someone is going for a concours quality, I don't think that anything but an OEM look is gonna cut it. I'm not knocking the appearance, but questioning whether someone who wants theirs to look original, will want to merely spray it, even though it looks very nice. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

12-28-2011, 11:47 PM	#23
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,761	Re: qjet carb resto just bought a nos quadrajet, and i would say it is more of a olive drab green. cant take pics rite now...but, i agree the restored ones posted earlier look great __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

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