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Offline rare70cat

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fair price on Autolite carb
« on: March 13, 2021, 11:18:53 AM »
So found this carb on feebay. I think it's it's pretty steep. WCCC sells this carb for $404.85 in this condition but is out. That site has a way to let you know when one comes available. I see other carbs restored, new plating, for $699.00 to $799.00. Just trying to get an idea of value for a future purchase. https://www.ebay.com/itm/1970-Mustang-Mach1-Torino-Cougar-Xr7-Eliminator-REMAN-351C-4V-4-Speed-CARBURETOR/154363516889?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

Offline RoyceP

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Re: fair price on Autolite carb
« Reply #1 on: March 13, 2021, 08:18:30 PM »
I think if you buy the carb from WCCC for that price it's a rebuildable core. The one on eBay the guy says is a remanufactured unit and it looks like it was - decades ago.
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Offline rare70cat

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Re: fair price on Autolite carb
« Reply #2 on: March 13, 2021, 09:16:52 PM »
Exactly. It's a rebuildable core. Rebuilt/remanufactured years ago is irrelevant now. Its got a lot of rust and it needs re-plating. I'll get a notification when WCCC gets another. Just trying to establish the "going rate" for a 351C 4sp carb.

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Re: fair price on Autolite carb
« Reply #3 on: March 13, 2021, 11:35:41 PM »
Exactly. It's a rebuildable core. Rebuilt/remanufactured years ago is irrelevant now. Its got a lot of rust and it needs re-plating. I'll get a notification when WCCC gets another. Just trying to establish the "going rate" for a 351C 4sp carb.
The ebay seller in your link doesn't have the best reputation for being forthcoming with accurate descriptions ether. ;)
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Re: fair price on Autolite carb
« Reply #5 on: March 14, 2021, 04:51:10 PM »
I have a 4300 D2SF AB sitting around and wonder (regardless of tag and T-bird heritage) if these work as look alikes for the Cleveland guys?
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Re: fair price on Autolite carb
« Reply #6 on: March 14, 2021, 05:54:54 PM »
I have a 4300 D2SF AB sitting around and wonder (regardless of tag and T-bird heritage) if these work as look alikes for the Cleveland guys?

There are allot of differences between the 4300's when compared to 4100 Autolites and the Holleys making look-a-likes less possible. Have some 68 4300 and they are different enough IMHO to stand out 
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Re: fair price on Autolite carb
« Reply #7 on: March 25, 2021, 12:37:30 PM »
1968 W code 427 Cougar XR-7 GTE Feb 23 Dearborn C6 / 3.50 open
1968 R code 428CJ Cougar XR-7 May 13 Dearborn C6 / 3.91 T - Lock

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Re: fair price on Autolite carb
« Reply #8 on: March 25, 2021, 08:33:49 PM »
Thank you Royce. Your the Best!