[Milehigh]

Friend says it's all correct but I don't know tri from bi so info on the set up is appreciated and if 2300 for all in the photos is a deal. Im wanting to put it on a 62 big car. More for nostalgic purposes. Thanks

[tom s]

looks like a 61-64 unit,you will need fuel lines and linkage.See if they guarantee the conditions of the carbs.Over time they get really bad inside.If me as a core with a big A/C I would say about $1000-1500.I would want a good tripower guy to go through the carbs before trying to run them.There are a couple on this site.Tom

[Goatracer1]

It is by no means all there. Is the manifold chromed? It looks to be ground smooth and chromed. Most people don't want that but it's a matter of personal taste. The 1961 -1964 manifolds are not as popular and can be bought for $150-$300. The carbs if they are in good condition are where the money is. If you want it correct you will need the vacuum linkage which may be hard to find in working condition. You are lucky to have the air cleaner. That can go for anywhere from $300 for a poor one to $1000 for a nice one. I would say $2300 is a little too high but not way high with the air cleaner.

[Milehigh]

I trust him as it's not the money for him, its what he paid. He said all 3 carbs have been gone through but have been sitting for around 10 years with no gas through them. It was in a spare bedroom, all redone as you see it and yes chromed. I'm not a fan but it's what he has. Putting linkage and fuel lines together 8s Chinese to me.

[tom s]

You can buy the fuel lines and manual linkage complete Don’t even think about the vac operated linkage.Tom

[Goatracer1]

If you don't mind mechanical linkage and don't mind spending another $200-$250 for that, the fuel lines and little stuff go for it. The air cleaner looks to be very nice.

[carbking]

As stated earlier in the thread, fuel lines and linkage are missing.

Also choke lines.

Pump operating rod on rear carb is upside down.

Even though they have not seen fuel, after sitting for so long, one should at least remove the air horn and venturi cluster of the center carb; and blow compressed air through the venturii. Spiders just love to build nests in idle circuits of dry carburetors.

Most folks perfer manual linkage, but the vacuum works. The trick with both is to exercise it regularly. One of the more "exciting" moments in my enthusiast days was when the manual end carbs gummed up where the throttle shaft went through the throttle body. As I had converted to manual linkage with the weaker springs, the linkage wouldn't close the ends. Once you think about it, shut off the engine! The vacuum linkage would have not had the problem.

Everything missing is available; but I am leery of the carbs with the upside down linkage arm.

The air cleaner appears to be nice, but the underside should be inspected, as that is where rust accumulates.

No comment on price, other than you are several hundred dollars from it running.

Jon

[tom s]

Nice to have you around!Tom

[pfilean]

64 manifold is supposed to be a kind of "semi" high rise as compared to earlier. If the date code (on top side on 64 but under thermostat on earlier) says for 64 be careful of hood clearance. I have 61 manifold on a 61 with the old PCV which is like a 3/8 heat spacer. If you put heat spacers on a 64 manifold in a 62 car using the big air cleaner hood clearance might be questionable. I originally had a 64 manifold but with small air cleaners which showed no witness marks in the hood insulator. The 61 manifold with the old PCV and big air cleaner shows nearly a full circle witness depression in the hood insulator.

[Goatracer1]

If the manifold is a 1961 drill and tap for the PCV fittings. The 1962 manifold may or may not be drilled. Mine was but it was a California car.

[Dick Boneske]

Good luck finding a choke housing.. The carbs look OK, but the manifold looks weird. I guess you could media blast and paint Pontiac Blue. .

[dhcarguy]

Originally Posted by Dick Boneske

Good luck finding a choke housing.. The carbs look OK, but the manifold looks weird. I guess you could media blast and paint Pontiac Blue. .

I have a correct choke housing if interested.
Dave

[chrisp]

Carbs fuel inlets look bottomed out & probably will need new threaded inserts installed & chrome is a no no for intakes as it will trap heat & be very hot compared to just paint

[scott06]

Originally Posted by Dick Boneske

Good luck finding a choke housing.. The carbs look OK, but the manifold looks weird. I guess you could media blast and paint Pontiac Blue. .

Exactly sandblast the chrome off and paint it. Probably could use a needle scaler to get the as cast texture back