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Old Mar 2, 2006 | 08:57 PM
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I'm new to this site. I was wondering if you guys know of someone that does really good carburetor work. I have a 1971 coupe and I need my Q-jet rebuilt along with new throttle shaft bushings installed. Thanks a lot.
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Old Mar 2, 2006 | 09:13 PM
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Lars, Lars, Lars. Someone on the forum can give you his contact info. From what I hear on the forum, he is the best.
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Old Mar 2, 2006 | 09:22 PM
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search on Lars and then PM him.
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Hello and Welcome.

You will find that you will get the same name from many people who answer this email.

LARS !!!

Lars Grimsrud is THE WIZARD OF CARBS ( if this catches on I want royalties ).

Check out some of his papers.
How to tune a Q-Jet
http://www.vetteprojects.com/cthulhu...uningPaper.doc

Distributor Vacuum Advance Control units -- 1 of 1
https://www.corvetteforum.com/techti...=115&TopicID=3

He is an expert on carbs and distributors.

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