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Shiny is Good! => General Pinto Talk => Topic started by: rctinker on April 09, 2010, 11:50:55 PM

Title: Check this out if you have carb problems.
Post by: rctinker on April 09, 2010, 11:50:55 PM
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Title: Re: Check this out if you have carb problems.
Post by: Srt on April 10, 2010, 04:16:16 AM
back in the middle '70's at the shop where i used to work my partner and i used to take old manifolds from datsuns/couriers/toyotas etc and grind out the plenum and weld on an aluminum plate that we had made then welded them to the datsun/courier/toyota manifolds.

the 'new' manifolds would accept a 5200 holley/weber.  we designed a set of stamped hardware that would adapt the standard cable on most all of the japanese trucks/cars at the time to the throttle shaft bracket on the holley/weber and included a chrome 9" air cleaner all for the low price of $125.00

it was an exchange deal.  you send us your manifold and the cash and we sent you a modified manifold with all the parts including  the new holley/weber to boltT on to your ride in a matter of hours.

since we were primarily a custom  exhaust systems shop with WD status from many header manufacturers we also sold a LOT of headers for these same projects.

had a deal back then with Competition Specialties and SC Performance to buy the carbs bulk for a ridiculously low price.  sold a ton of them

it was a sweet deal.
Title: Re: Check this out if you have carb problems.
Post by: 71pintoracer on April 10, 2010, 07:43:54 AM
Hey SRT, I'll take one. Finally got the engine done for my 4X4 Chevy (:reek:) Luv and I would like to have a Pinto carb on it. (OK everyone, settle down, it's really not a chevy, it's an isuzu!! :)) Just tell me where to send the $125 bucks!!  :lol: :lol:
Title: Re: Check this out if you have carb problems.
Post by: Srt on April 10, 2010, 12:34:36 PM
let's see.....where did i put that last kit....??????????