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Old May 12, 2010 | 10:57 AM
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has anyone bought a rebuilt carb from Ecklers, Zip, etc....? had any problems? wheres the best source?
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I got my 72 stock replacement Q-jet from ZIP and it performs awesome my rebuilt came from Carolina Carbs.

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I got my 72 stock replacement Q-jet from ZIP and it performs awesome my rebuilt came from Carolina Carbs.

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where is Carolina Carbs?
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Buy the rebuild kit, a copy of Doug Roe's book, and rebuild the one you have.



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Buy the rebuild kit, a copy of Doug Roe's book, and rebuild the one you have.



dont have one, but thanks
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http://customrebuiltcarbs.com/index.shtml

Very happy with the carb I purchased from them.

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Nope. I bought a NORS service replacement carb for my '69 BB for $722 plus $28 frt. It was still in the box and shrink wrapped in a plastic tray from 1972. Put a new accelerator pump cup in it and it works like a charm. What does a rebuilt Q-jet cost? If you are interested in where I got it, send me a PM.
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ecklers is around $250 and zip $350
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Originally Posted by miller6t9
ecklers is around $250 and zip $350
Not bad, provided they are completely rebuilt and done right, work as they are supposed to and don't cause any problems for years to come.

I was trying to find a correct date coded core (around $800) and then pay (around $600) to have it completely restored. That is way too much money for a carb just to drive around with. I went for reliability and decided to let the next caretaker worry about correct.
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Originally Posted by miller6t9
ecklers is around $250 and zip $350

Call Zip and ask if they still get their rebuilt carbs from Carolina carbs....if they do.........thats the way to go......

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Call Zip and ask if they still get their rebuilt carbs from Carolina carbs....if they do.........thats the way to go......

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where is Carolina Carbs located? Wilmington?
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Originally Posted by miller6t9
where is Carolina Carbs located? Wilmington?
Yes ,Carolina Carburetor Specialists is in Wilmington, North Carolina .....as I said before my carb was bought thru Zip and came from Carolina carbs

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