$425 for a used carb?
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$425 for a used carb?
That seems a little steep to me. Is there anything special about it?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2459006697
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2459006697
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Re: $425 for a used carb? (Buffalo Dude)
seems a little to much. don't you know if it is for a Corvette it is worth its weigth in gold
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Re: $425 for a used carb? (Buffalo Dude)
That seems a little steep to me. Is there anything special about it?
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Re: $425 for a used carb? (MNJack)
:iagree: That's completely reasonable. That's about what I paid for my7029215 carb ('69 427/390) on ebay. From resto parts suppliers I got quotes up to $1300 for the same carb. Original parts with the right dates is not cheap! And yes, I know, it's silly and who cares and all, but there's real satisfaction in putting a car back to the way it was, right down to the numbers. And it still kicks azz. :D
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Re: $425 for a used carb? (Buffalo Dude)
The seller in this auction is Al at Chicago Corvette. He knows what these carbs are worth (at least what he can get for them). This one appears to be in pretty nice shape. I found one about a year ago on E-bay with a suitable date for my car that was much cheaper. It was in worse condition than this one appears but is still complete and rebuildable. I'm in the process of restoring it right now.
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Re: $425 for a used carb? (LemansBlue68)
I'm near Chicago Corvette and have picked up parts from them. They have trailers full of old parts and carbs. He wouldn't ask his price if he couldn't get it from those doing restorations.
