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Old Jun 8, 2023 | 10:43 PM
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Just wanted to give a shout-out and kudos to Rob Kunz of St Louis, MO for doing a beautiful job on my 3269 carb. Got it bolted on a couple of days ago, runs as good as it looks!



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Old Jun 9, 2023 | 07:31 AM
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Glad to hear Bob is still doing them. He did my 3269S a few years ago and he does great work.

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Old Jun 9, 2023 | 08:52 AM
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Question: Does he dial them in on a running engine or does the fuel and air still need to be set?
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Originally Posted by 69ttop502
Glad to hear Bob is still doing them. He did my 3269S a few years ago and he does great work.

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It is his Son Rob doing them, maybe his Dad helps but Rob did a pair of WCFB's for a friend's 56 Chrysler 300 B

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Originally Posted by dplotkin
It is his Son Rob doing them, maybe his Dad helps but Rob did a pair of WCFB's for a friend's 56 Chrysler 300 B

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Dan,
That's what I thought, as well, and what the OP states in his title. Bob did a Holley 4160 for me about 7 years ago, and he said at the time that he was winding down but his son was thinking of taking up the business. Appears Rob learned the trade well.
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Yes, the Kunz establishment has a very nice 327 test engine to run the carbs on. Very good service.
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Yes, Rob built this 3269s, and a few years ago I think his dad Bob rebuilt a 3721 for me.
And yes, it’s set up on running engine so my air/fuel mixture settings were fine.
I even bought the 3269s core with correct dates from Rob.
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Here is business card from 40+ years ago -- numbers are no longer valid.
Visited his shop a few times and unbelievable number of carbs/parts.
Last time I saw him I think 2-3 years ago he was driving a '56 Vette survivor???

George


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In talking to Rob, it was cool to find out that his dad Bob was the carburetor guru back in the day for the St Louis plant when they had issues (with carbs).
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Did my dual quads a few years ago, worth every penny, would not go to anyone else for carb work.
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I see Rob is a Carter carb Specialist…. Who do you all suggest for Restoration & Tune of Holley Carbs?

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I’d give Rob a call.
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