Has anyone ever sent their carb back to Holley to have the dichromate redone on a holley carb? I have a 4781-2 and need to get it freshened up because it's been rode hard and put away wet...If anyone knows how much it is or if I'd be better off just putting an epoxy coating on it let me know...Although I think the plating is better because it coats all the internals as well.

Thanks,

Josh
:beers:

I did..... they did a great job on the rebuild.... but don't like their restoration finish at all. :sad: Doesn't look at all like new out of the box.
There's a guy on here that I've seen pic's of his work and it looks great... I'll see if I can find my earlier thread on the subject.

Found them
http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=106720
http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=119559

sorry most of the pic's are deleted..... thread's an old one, look at vintage muscle cars post

If you want your Holley done right and lookin' right, then contact Eric Jackson....aka: Vintage Musclecar Parts. He is a member here and very well known on the SYC site. His work is first rate and his customer service is second to none. Have him restore your carb..you won't be sorry..:thumbsup:

wilma

Lots of pics on his website www.vintagemusclecarparts.com

937-836-5927

Josh;

I wouldn't recommend the spray can stuff under any circumstances--you're better off leaving the carb alone than putting that stuff on it. You're exactly right in regards to the internal surfaces as well--while many people think the gold/green finish on a carb is there for looks, it's main purpose is actually corrosion protection, not aesthetics.

I can send you some links regarding carb restoration work, but out of respect for this site I don't want to post them in the open forum. If you'd like, send me a PM and I'll send them to you.

Seb and Wilma;

Thanks. :)

Eric

I hope these guys just do the coating as well. I'll rebuild the carb myself but I need the parts recoated. Anyways, thanks a lot for the help at least I didn't get sarchastic answers from anybody like we all do. Eric I sent you a PM.

I did..... they did a great job on the rebuild.... but don't like their restoration finish at all. :sad: Doesn't look at all like new out of the box.
There's a guy on here that I've seen pic's of his work and it looks great... I'll see if I can find my earlier thread on the subject.

I'll second this remark. For years I've touted Holley's rebuild service. The rare carb I sent them years ago came back looking great and has performed great as well. But, now that I know more about carb finishes and what they SHOULD look like, I'm not entirely upset that the finish Holley put on it has begun to fade and wash off. I'll probably have it redone at some point by Eric at Vintage.

Eric also helped me out recently with helping me find a very rare part I needed to fix my rare carb. He'll get all my carb work in the future.

Thank you Rich. :)

Eric

Damn .... I just checked Erics website and looked through the carb resto section...... Makes me want to go home now and pull the carb off my 66 and send it to him.:D

Damn .... I just checked Erics website and looked through the carb resto section...... Makes me want to go home now and pull the carb off my 66 and send it to him.:D

Me too. Maybe after I get the wagon done.

Good timing, I was considering sending one to Holley... Eric, you have mail!

Steve;

You have mail back. :)

Eric

I told you guys over a year ago about Eric.
now if feel like im at home no one listens to me.:noway::D

I told you guys over a year ago about Eric.
now if feel like im at home no one listens to me.:noway::D

What did you say Donnie? :D

Mike