Carburetor Info

[Kelly]

I think you're right about getting the block done by Friday. Maybe I go to LeMay pulling the teardrop with a "regular" vehicle. Oh well, at least I'll be there and still get to look at all the cars.

[Luva65wagon]

Kelly - I have a factory-replacement Holley 1-barrel (what Ford sold as a replacement when they discontinued the Autolite 1100) that was used on my wagon, rebuilt and then used on the Ranchero until I did the Weber upgrade. It is available (forever) if you want to still take your wagon to the show by Friday. Just sitting in a box in my garage. I know you had a very unique carb as I recall, but the Holley would adapt just fine.

The weber update can be done using the Stovebolt adapter, which I have one of (going to collect dust as well, otherwise), but even still it needs a few other adaptations to make it work (a plate Kenny had to make and linkage changeover). Not a 3-day job unless you either a) have a lot of time, or b) a lot of money to pay someone who does.



Jeff, I understand, is gonna do it the way I did it. He's making a copy of my custom adapter I'm told. Mine took days to make, but works very slick.

[Luva65wagon]

Here's the link to my conversion:

http://www.rainierfalcons.com/forums...ead.php?t=1826

[Kelly]

Roger, thanks for the offer of the carb, but at this point I think I'll take the teardrop down to Lemay with the Trailblazer. Less stress this way than trying to make a carb change before Friday.

I know that some of you have gone to the LeMay Open House in the past and if you have nothing planned for Saturday, come down and enjoy all the vehicles. The big attraction this year is two, count 'em two, Tuckers. I'll have the trailer on the grassy area in front of the brick building between the car show and the swap meet.

Thanks again to everyone for their speedy replies and offers of help.

Kelly