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On 11/29/2023 at 10:39 PM, Traveler said:
Anyone know of a source for the 71 front grill emblem? OPGI=NO,
See post above , by Rob..
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I got an attention to detail certificate at the 2022 Eastern meet and they had those grill emblems on their site for sale. 100 $ . Can’t remember the site now but I bet Rob can remember, as. He procured the certificates from them.. Ron...
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11 hours ago, Stuckin70s said:
Searsman: Looks great. Did you use dura-glass, body filler? Enquiring minds want to know? Thanks, Brad
Yes I’d, an epoxy type mixture, was easy to work with and dried in about 5 minutes sandable...
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Did a scan on my 71 paint and found out the mixture and the proper name of the white that it is. Taken by a local automotive paint supplier a few years ago. Just had them remake a can that I can put in my sprayer. Also they can put the same mixture in a rattle can if you like.. Rattle can typically has to be used within 24 hours after activation.. make sure you use a clear coat that is compatible with the brand, type, of paint.. Ron…
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Rob, we added the 18 th to our trip so we can travel to Gettysburg with the group Wednesday. FYI . Ron T
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Welcome John!. This year’s FGMCC eastern meet is in Carlisle PA in June .. Owning your future 72 is not necessary to attend. Just being a club member your qualified. Would be a great way to meet some club members. It’s a great time also.. just contact Rob Peters our president, if you would like to attend and he will fix you ⬆️..
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Amazing to see the things our club members are doing to there first gen Monte’s . Good use of winter days
Been doing some paint touch on the 71.. not professional, but not bad either. Old dog can learn new tricks 🐕…
had a paint crack behind rear window, removed the trim, filled, smoothed, painted,blended in.needs a little more buffing . But . I’m happy with it ..
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Nice!. I’ll take it , thanks !!!
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On 11/27/2023 at 7:52 PM, Rob Peters said:
WOW Ron, I think you and I are within a year or two of each other or I may be several years older than you, and my PCP doctor orders one every year. If he doesn't my urologist orders it.
rob
Good that you get tested Rob, not sure if it’s geographical, insurance, or doctor preferences here. But I’ll find out soon . My blood work is due before first of the year.. I’ll specifically ask for the test.
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On 11/25/2023 at 10:42 AM, overdrive said:
Ron, I believe your linkage is installed backwards, or it's the wrong one. Also, the hairpin style clip you have is incorrect. Changing it to a new one won't cure the problem. These photos are of my '71 carb. The '72 and later carbs used a slot for the linkage to attach to. The hairpin clip and a slot won't work well together. The hairpin clips are for round holes. The earlier carbs have just a round hole and the larger style clip that I don't know the name of, but a hairpin is ok with them.
I think your linkage is going to hang up in that slot, no matter which style clip you use, unless the linkage is turned around. I'm not certain that would even eliminate your issue without seeing how it fits.
Dan
Ok Dan I have a picture of yours and Dennis 71 linkage . Going to go from there.. and as pays says also , my
linkage is incorrect.. Dan, I am sending you a PM..
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6 minutes ago, Paul D Valle said:
Now that you know you have the wrong carb make sure you search for the correct build date to match your car.
Jeff Dotterer Dated parts in PA may be able to help you.
I have a professionally rebuilt 7040202 which is for 1970 300hp cars. It is probably jetted pretty close for a 71 BB but not correct for a numbers matching car.
Also, when you get the rigt one let me know if you need the correct choke assembly as shown in my attached pic.
As you know, your choke rod is not correct either.
Best
👍🏻 thanks
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Nice Project car. 👍🏻
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Had simular problems with my 71 after replacing pcb for gauges. Problem
ended up being the plug pins not making connections to the pcb… I would expect gauges to go back down when connections are good. Just my 2 cents..
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I plan on replacing the carb with the original number, 7041200, . At a later date hopefully. Least expensive one I have found rebuilt is 549$ plus tax and shipping. Ugh.
so , in the meantime seeing this one one the car is preforming fine I will order some new linkage clips . Found some on my log splitter I think should hold it pretty good 👍🏻. Ordered those… 😂.
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Happy and blessed thanksgiving to all ! 🦃
The Mrs and I will be hosting, ourselves. She always cooks a great thanksgiving meal. But I have the toughest job, as supervisor :)…
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Thanks Dennis, same clips as mine. I may switch to the proper number carb tho. But now I know it must have been a fluke they came off due to old parts . Don’t know why they put different carb on, unless this one was just laying around . It doesn’t look new . Hopefully I car find correct replacement, thanks for everyone’s help.. Ron…
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It’s definitely a keeper!
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Thanks guys. I did some research on my own and came up with a 7041200 being the correct carb for my 71. Picture included.
however, as I said , I got the number off of the existing carb and it certainly works good but the number does not correspond with the correct one. It is a 7044223 . Which indicates it was for a 1974 Chevy or gmc 454 standard transmission.. truck… it doesn’t appear to be an 800 cfm carb as it doesn’t have a bulge on left Venturi. Stamped on the side is “ mfg by Carter for GMC. Could not locate any date stamp . How they got around the transmission part I don’t know , unless it has a different base.. what’s crazy is. It runs great. Except for the linkage problem. So, I’m not sure what type of linkage arrangement the proper carb would have. The 7041200. I’ll try look at one online and see. Any input, let me know, Ron…
PS. So I’m thinking I need to check on those different clips for the linkage that Paul posted a picture of. 👍🏻
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12 minutes ago, Paul D Valle said:
If you car is a 1971 big block with th400 tranny the correct carb number is : 7041204 unless it was a california car.
Great!. Thank you , I’ll get the number off of this one this week while off work and get back with you to see if it’s compatible or comparable. If that’s ok. The can is a Kansas City car . Appreciate the help Paul. Welcome to the site .
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I don’t have carb number with me but can get it this week.
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1971, 454, TH400, auto of course. Thanks..
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17 hours ago, Paul D Valle said:
It appears that the choke is a for a small block car.
Big block choke rods and retainer clip is different . The clip is round and shouldn't hange up in the choke linkage slot. Will try to send you a pic if I can figure out how since I am new here.
Thanks Paul, I’ll have to check this out.. I’ve had the car 8 years and have been told the carb was changed sometime before then.. now I will do some meticulous research on whether i even have to right Qjet. Ron….
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Speaking of weather, getting ready for it with 12 tractor buckets of firewood 🪵. This is back up for electric outages. Ect. Plus, it feels so much warmer than HVAC. Nice wood stove sitting where fireplace, was,…
this is seasoned
cherry and locust from wind storm couple years ago..