68 427 Carb

[Jeff Grice]

I have a 68 427/390. Block is matching numbers. The intake is factory (haven't check the codes).

The car has a Holley 4BBL carb. My question -- is it possible Holley was on some BBs? Since it is a factory intake, this carb must be a Quadrajet spreadbore replacement.

Jeff NCRS 30292

[Joe L.]

Re: 68 427 Carb

Jeff---

All 1968 427/390 used a Rochester QuadraJet carburetor. It's an absolute CERTAINTY that your car didn't use a Holley if, as you mention, you have an original spread bore manifold. Holley wasn't even manufacturing spread bore carburetors in 1968. They didn't start doing that until MUCH later and, as far as I know, never for PRODUCTION applications; aftermarket service replacement only.

[Joe L.]

Re: 68 427 Carb

Jeff---

All 1968 427/390 used a Rochester QuadraJet carburetor. It's an absolute CERTAINTY that your car didn't use a Holley if, as you mention, you have an original spread bore manifold. Holley wasn't even manufacturing spread bore carburetors in 1968. They didn't start doing that until MUCH later and, as far as I know, never for PRODUCTION applications; aftermarket service replacement only.

[chester]

Re: 68 427 Carb

I too had a holley on my 68 intake, know where we can find a matching ## Q-jet?

[chester]

Re: 68 427 Carb

I too had a holley on my 68 intake, know where we can find a matching ## Q-jet?

[mike hom]

Re: 68 427 Carb

If you are looking for matching Q-jets I believe I would give Bob Kunz a call. he is spuuosed to be THE MAN for these carbs. If not there, try Jerry Luck. He's THE MAN for Holleys, but maybe he's intoQJj's as well. I'm sure there are advertisers in driveline that could stock these also.

[mike hom]

Re: 68 427 Carb

If you are looking for matching Q-jets I believe I would give Bob Kunz a call. he is spuuosed to be THE MAN for these carbs. If not there, try Jerry Luck. He's THE MAN for Holleys, but maybe he's intoQJj's as well. I'm sure there are advertisers in driveline that could stock these also.

[chester]

Re: 68 427 Carb

any phone numbers/e-mail addresses for then nice lads?

[chester]

Re: 68 427 Carb

any phone numbers/e-mail addresses for then nice lads?

[Bill Bell]

Re: 68 427 Carb

I recall when I had my 68 427/390 horse automatic Chicago Corvette had the one I was looking for (7028216), but the cost and reliability were a bit too much for me to share at the time. I dont recall the number you are looking for if you have a 4 speed, but the advice of the others who have responded would be a good source to start with. Good Luck!

[Bill Bell]

Re: 68 427 Carb

I recall when I had my 68 427/390 horse automatic Chicago Corvette had the one I was looking for (7028216), but the cost and reliability were a bit too much for me to share at the time. I dont recall the number you are looking for if you have a 4 speed, but the advice of the others who have responded would be a good source to start with. Good Luck!

[Patrick H.]

Re: 68 427 Carb Rebuilders

Chester,

Bob Kunz is listed as 314-845-2566 or 314-843-7575 on a business card from him. I know he does excellent work on Holleys and Carters; has anyone ever sent a Rochester to him?

Jerry Luck is 314-895-1551. He has done excellent work on a couple of Rochesters for me. Right now his backlog is apparently 6-8 weeks.

"Windy City"? I've got a very expensive door stop with "Rochester Quadrajet" on it that I once bought from them.

Patrick

[Patrick H.]

Re: 68 427 Carb Rebuilders

Chester,

Bob Kunz is listed as 314-845-2566 or 314-843-7575 on a business card from him. I know he does excellent work on Holleys and Carters; has anyone ever sent a Rochester to him?

Jerry Luck is 314-895-1551. He has done excellent work on a couple of Rochesters for me. Right now his backlog is apparently 6-8 weeks.

"Windy City"? I've got a very expensive door stop with "Rochester Quadrajet" on it that I once bought from them.

Patrick

[John]

Re: 68 427 Carb Rebuilders

Tryb Avanti Performance in Penn. I just had a Rochester Quad blueprinted for my '75 . They did fine job.

[John]

Re: 68 427 Carb Rebuilders

Tryb Avanti Performance in Penn. I just had a Rochester Quad blueprinted for my '75 . They did fine job.