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SCJSTU

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Carb rebuilder review
« on: November 11, 2022, 12:20:14 PM »
Just had the carb for my 69 GT350 4 speed air car rebuilt by Classic Carburetor Rebuilders ( CCR ) in North Carolina.....they have a Facebook page

Have not put on car yet but here is a picture of it before and after  and they even sent me a video of it running on an engine.

Quick turn around about 3 weeks

1969 Shelby GT350 convertible 4 speed/ AC
Built Jan 1969 Red/Black

1967 S-Code 4 spd Black/Parchment
2004 Mustang Mach 1 Azure Blue
1956 Ford F100 Big Window 392 Hemi
1963 Falcon Ranchero
1961 Econoline PU bagged
1961 Falcon 2 door wagon
1970 Challenger R/T vert 4 speed
1970 Chevy Blazer 2WD custom

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Re: Carb rebuilder review
« Reply #1 on: November 11, 2022, 12:54:14 PM »
Wow!  It looks great - thanks for sharing!

And it really great that they sent you a video of it up and running.  Supremely helpful.
Nothing beats a classic!

Corey Bowcutt

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Re: Carb rebuilder review
« Reply #2 on: November 11, 2022, 01:30:58 PM »
I too had the carb for my 68 GT350 4 speed rebuilt by Tim at CCR.  He was terrific to work with and he did an amazing job.  The engine runs and idles great.  I have been extremely happy.

Corey


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Re: Carb rebuilder review
« Reply #3 on: November 11, 2022, 01:39:43 PM »
Coralsnake approved

He rebuilt my 1969 GT350 Autolite and its great!

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Re: Carb rebuilder review
« Reply #4 on: November 11, 2022, 02:07:07 PM »
Coralsnake approved

He rebuilt my 1969 GT350 Autolite and its great!

and a big thanks to you for the recommendation!

Now another topic needs to be started on rebuilding fuel pumps as Fred Ballard is struggling to keep up....his wife has health issues and he is backed waaaaay up....had my fuel pump since Feb........not complaining as he is the best but he can only do so many now.
1969 Shelby GT350 convertible 4 speed/ AC
Built Jan 1969 Red/Black

1967 S-Code 4 spd Black/Parchment
2004 Mustang Mach 1 Azure Blue
1956 Ford F100 Big Window 392 Hemi
1963 Falcon Ranchero
1961 Econoline PU bagged
1961 Falcon 2 door wagon
1970 Challenger R/T vert 4 speed
1970 Chevy Blazer 2WD custom

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Re: Carb rebuilder review
« Reply #5 on: November 11, 2022, 02:15:36 PM »
Glad it worked out, everyone's experiences are different

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Re: Carb rebuilder review
« Reply #6 on: November 12, 2022, 09:13:28 AM »
Coralsnake approved

He rebuilt my 1969 GT350 Autolite and its great!

and a big thanks to you for the recommendation!

Now another topic needs to be started on rebuilding fuel pumps as Fred Ballard is struggling to keep up....his wife has health issues and he is backed waaaaay up....had my fuel pump since Feb........not complaining as he is the best but he can only do so many now.
A couple of people I know bought pumps off of Fred out right and got them relatively fast. They must have got lucky as he must have had correct date coded ones done. One was a 69 and the other was a 68.
Stu, Fred is a real interesting guy who at his age still hang glides(last I talked to him) and is licensed take passengers with him.
Shelby owner since 1984
SAAC member since 1990
1970 GT350 4 speed(owned since 1985).
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1969 Mach1 428SCJ 4 speed R-code (owned since 2013)

Re: Carb rebuilder review
« Reply #7 on: November 13, 2022, 08:11:25 AM »
Has anyone tried All American Carbs out of Florida?

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Re: Carb rebuilder review
« Reply #8 on: February 08, 2023, 08:34:32 PM »
Hi -- Hade carb. rebuild -restored- by WOODRUF---very pleasently surprised --they answer the phone, very informative and pleasent, on schedule as promised , price within target qu0te , very nicely done and in whole good expirience---John Zajc

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Re: Carb rebuilder review
« Reply #9 on: February 09, 2023, 12:48:57 PM »
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Re: Carb rebuilder review
« Reply #10 on: February 09, 2023, 03:31:27 PM »
I too can vouch for Tim at CCR. He has rebuilt/restored a couple carburetors for me and the work has been exceptional and timely. An all-around nice guy as well.