Thread: Project $ 3 K Is Underway

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Thanks for the info. I have a new master cylinder for a '67 El Camino with drum brakes. That system originally had a proportioning valve, but I'm wondering if I really need one...

Yeah! Pics of the new carbs?

I agree with need for update with pic's of carb install. Hot rods are never "done".

Reminds me of my '29 AA, in the 40 years I've had it-gone thru seven major rebuilds not including the "normal" stuff like new cams, intakes, carbs and wheels/tires

Your '27 should be headed for a major after the Dodge. Let the "new" RPU body sit for awhile.


Earl

Thanks guys. From a practical standpoint I have to say the two carb setup isn't as smooth as the single Edelbrock I had on it for the past year. But they really aren't too bad either. I think I am getting more used to the power curve. They also have a sucking sound, probably because I have the scoops aimed right at my head, but I do like the view from the drivers seat. I think they and the pinstriping changed the complexion of the car a little, and I am glad I did them both.

Skratch is an amazing pinstriper/ fabricator/ painter/ etc/etc. It was a real treat to watch him pinstriping my T and Dons T at Turkey Run. I would be nervous as h*** if someone were to watch me work, but he actually thrives on people hanging over his shoulder as he lays down lines. He goes out of his way to talk to fans while doing it, and especially takes the time to talk to young kids who are interested in what he is doing. His Girlfriend is also pretty hot. In fact she came up and talked with him for a while, and when she left he said to some young kid there, "see what you get if you are a good boy?" Skratch must have been a VERY good boy. He is also one very nice guy.

Here are some pictures of the carbs and Skratch's handy work.


Don

Don

[QUOTE=Itoldyouso;339947]Thanks guys. From a practical standpoint I have to say the two carb setup isn't as smooth as the single Edelbrock I had on it for the past year. But they really aren't too bad either. I think I am getting more used to the power curve. They also have a sucking sound, probably because I have the scoops aimed right at my head, but I do like the view from the drivers seat. I think they and the pinstriping changed the complexion of the car a little, and I am glad I did them both.

Don, are you still running the 2 X 2 setup? I have similar setup, although not properly set up. Question: Is this setup 1 primary carb and 1 secondary carb with a progressive linkage? If not what. And after over a year, if you still have the same setup how do you like it. I just made do with 2 primary carbs and made a progressive linkage, but getting it to idle without loading up is a trick. There is a local guy here that deals with the 2g 3 X 2 setups and I need to get a secondary base for the rear carb, I think.
Oh BTW very cool for a (3k(x 3)) + Y = Cool Project.

Thanks, but I think I actually spent $ 3,000.57. Well, my opinion on the 2 x 2 setup hasn't changed too much. The single 4 barrel was a little more responsive and generally felt like a better match. However, I wouldn't go back as I really like the looks of the 2 x 2's and surprisingly I get a lot of positive comments from car guys on them.

Yes, mine are a true primary/secondary carb setup. Vintage Speed, from whom I bought it, built the carbs and put the proper bottom plate under the front one, so only the rear carb has idle screws. It also has progressive linkage so I am pretty much running on only a 2 barrel carb 99% of the time. In defense of the system, I really just bolted it on and that was it. I fiddled a little with the idle screws once or twice, and put a pressure regulator set to the minimum (3 lbs fuel pressure), but nothing more.

So, as Fernando used to say "It's better to LOOK good than to FEEL good." Sometimes we give up a little to gain some coolness, and that is the way I see these carbs. Thanks for asking.

Don

Don, Thanks for the info. I guess I misread somthing thought you went way over on this one. Might have been a reference to another project. If that is what you spent, ...... It usually doesn't go that way no matter how hard we try.

Don was pulling your chain a bit with that $3,000.57. I think the actual final total was a bit higher. (See post #3282)