need a 4 barrel carb

[52hawk]

Would anybody have a decent rebuildable 4bbl for my '61 Hawk?? I have my sons brand new Holley 650 on it now. I know from reading other threads on this forum that the Holley probably won't be very 'driveable' on my stock 289.[and my son would like to have his carb back!! Thanks!


LaSalle,Il
61Hawk

[PackardV8]

Hi,52Hawk,

Are you looking for a WCFB, AFB or another Holley. If it isn't a restoration, any of the above will work fine, if you are capable/interested in tuning it correctly.

The least expensive way to get a driveable carb is to find a "remanufactured" 600 CFM Edelbrock on sale at the local speed shop. In actuality, these are returns which have been cleaned up. In many cases, they were never mounted on a car. For around $225, you can have a new carb.

thnx, jv.

PackardV8

[PackardV8]

Hi,52Hawk,

Are you looking for a WCFB, AFB or another Holley. If it isn't a restoration, any of the above will work fine, if you are capable/interested in tuning it correctly.

The least expensive way to get a driveable carb is to find a "remanufactured" 600 CFM Edelbrock on sale at the local speed shop. In actuality, these are returns which have been cleaned up. In many cases, they were never mounted on a car. For around $225, you can have a new carb.

thnx, jv.

PackardV8

[blackhawk61]

I am trying to find a "REFURBISHED" WCFB for mine.......I have a new (never installed)....in the box #1406 Eldebrock 600cfm with electric choke to trade or will sell for $250

1961 Hawk 4BC,4-SPEED,TT

Lewisville,NC

[blackhawk61]

I am trying to find a "REFURBISHED" WCFB for mine.......I have a new (never installed)....in the box #1406 Eldebrock 600cfm with electric choke to trade or will sell for $250

1961 Hawk 4BC,4-SPEED,TT

Lewisville,NC

[rockne10]

Have you checked with Dave Thibeault? I have a WCFB that should be gone over but he probably has them done, ready to ship.

Brad Johnson
Pine Grove Mills, Pa.
'33 Rockne 10, '51 Commander Starlight, '53 Commander Starlight

[rockne10]

Have you checked with Dave Thibeault? I have a WCFB that should be gone over but he probably has them done, ready to ship.

Brad Johnson
Pine Grove Mills, Pa.
'33 Rockne 10, '51 Commander Starlight, '53 Commander Starlight

[blackhawk61]

quote:Originally posted by rockne10

Have you checked with Dave Thibeault? I have a WCFB that should be gone over but he probably has them done, ready to ship.

Brad Johnson
Pine Grove Mills, Pa.
'33 Rockne 10, '51 Commander Starlight, '53 Commander Starlight

How do I find Him ?.......I sent You an e-mail..But no answer.
Ken

1961 Hawk 4BC,4-SPEED,TT

Lewisville,NC

[blackhawk61]

quote:Originally posted by rockne10

Have you checked with Dave Thibeault? I have a WCFB that should be gone over but he probably has them done, ready to ship.

Brad Johnson
Pine Grove Mills, Pa.
'33 Rockne 10, '51 Commander Starlight, '53 Commander Starlight

How do I find Him ?.......I sent You an e-mail..But no answer.
Ken

1961 Hawk 4BC,4-SPEED,TT

Lewisville,NC

[lstude]

quote:How do I find Him ?.......I sent You an e-mail..But no answer.
Ken

Ken, I sent you an email with his phone number.

Leonard Shepherd

http://leonardshepherd.com/

[lstude]

quote:How do I find Him ?.......I sent You an e-mail..But no answer.
Ken

Ken, I sent you an email with his phone number.

Leonard Shepherd

http://leonardshepherd.com/

[41 Frank]

Dave Thibeault phone# (978) 897-3158, he is also listed in the business card page of TW. He usually has carburators ready to ship exchange.

quote:Originally posted by blackhawk61

quote:Originally posted by rockne10

Have you checked with Dave Thibeault? I have a WCFB that should be gone over but he probably has them done, ready to ship.

Brad Johnson
Pine Grove Mills, Pa.
'33 Rockne 10, '51 Commander Starlight, '53 Commander Starlight

How do I find Him ?.......I sent You an e-mail..But no answer.
Ken

1961 Hawk 4BC,4-SPEED,TT

Lewisville,NC

[41 Frank]

Dave Thibeault phone# (978) 897-3158, he is also listed in the business card page of TW. He usually has carburators ready to ship exchange.

quote:Originally posted by blackhawk61

quote:Originally posted by rockne10

Have you checked with Dave Thibeault? I have a WCFB that should be gone over but he probably has them done, ready to ship.

Brad Johnson
Pine Grove Mills, Pa.
'33 Rockne 10, '51 Commander Starlight, '53 Commander Starlight

How do I find Him ?.......I sent You an e-mail..But no answer.
Ken

1961 Hawk 4BC,4-SPEED,TT

Lewisville,NC

[52hawk]

Ever spend more than what's coming in? That's why I can't afford a carb 'off the shelf' right now. Maybe I'll leave the kids carb on for now,'till I can actually drive the car,see how it works..
One problem with the Holley,it has a large coil spring on the shaft,so the carb operates without a return spring.
My nos reach rod is spring loaded.The spring in the rod is weaker than the coil spring on the carb..step on the pedal,carb butterflys don't open. i put a tackweld on a old reach rod,it works,but is temporary.-Anybody ever remove that spring on the Holley shaft?There must be a reason why Studebaker put that spring inside the rod..
Thanks for the help and advice guys!

LaSalle,Il
61Hawk

[52hawk]

Ever spend more than what's coming in? That's why I can't afford a carb 'off the shelf' right now. Maybe I'll leave the kids carb on for now,'till I can actually drive the car,see how it works..
One problem with the Holley,it has a large coil spring on the shaft,so the carb operates without a return spring.
My nos reach rod is spring loaded.The spring in the rod is weaker than the coil spring on the carb..step on the pedal,carb butterflys don't open. i put a tackweld on a old reach rod,it works,but is temporary.-Anybody ever remove that spring on the Holley shaft?There must be a reason why Studebaker put that spring inside the rod..
Thanks for the help and advice guys!

LaSalle,Il
61Hawk