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Title: Who does AFB restoration?
Post by: kcombs on January 11, 2021, 12:14:11 AM

I am looking for someone who restores AFB carbs. Does not need to be show quality, but I would like it to look new and original. This is an original 65 GS four speed carb, so I want it done right. Any recommendations?

Title: Re: Who does AFB restoration?
Post by: Dr Frankenbuick on January 11, 2021, 06:46:35 AM

Carmen Faso at J&C Parts (716) 693 4090.  He did the Qjet for my 66 GS and the AFB for my 65 GS.  Both look and function fantastic. He is in the Buffalo, NY area. 

Title: Re: Who does AFB restoration?
Post by: dsags on January 11, 2021, 07:01:17 AM

Carmen does a fantastic job on the carbs but, due to some health issues, is pretty backed up with work. Would have to recommend finding someone else at the present unless you aren’t in a hurry.

Dan

Title: Re: Who does AFB restoration?
Post by: Brian on January 11, 2021, 07:30:50 AM

Can you post some pics showing the current condition of the carb? 

Title: Re: Who does AFB restoration?
Post by: Dr Frankenbuick on January 11, 2021, 08:45:08 AM

I know Tom T does nice work as well!

Tom Telesco
Classic and Muscle Automotive
12 Cook St.
Norwalk, CT 06853-1601
Day Phone 203-324-6045 ET

Title: Re: Who does AFB restoration?
Post by: option B9 on January 11, 2021, 09:47:28 AM

   Kurt, Larry Isgro on Long Island Does  great work also, He has rebuilt at least 8 Carter's and several  Rochester 2bbl carbs for me . His number is 516-783-1041.
1604 Argyle Road, Wantagh NY 11793. He is listed in Hemmings Motor News under Services Offered.
   You can tell him that Tony from the Long Island Buick Club Recommended his services..
     
         Tony

Title: Re: Who does AFB restoration?
Post by: kcombs on January 18, 2021, 04:00:51 PM

Here are the pic Brian.

Currently the Bucamino has a COB 4059S AFB. The pics are for a carb I bought online years ago and want to have restored, or at the least professionally rebuilt.

Title: Re: Who does AFB restoration?
Post by: kcombs on January 18, 2021, 05:40:24 PM

The 4059 is a California carb, probably a 1966 with a stick, I'm not sure.

Title: Re: Who does AFB restoration?
Post by: vinnie on January 18, 2021, 06:33:24 PM

Don't know where you are located. I talked to a guy in Tacoma Washington that rebuilds Carter and Rochester carbs. Don Monroe. 253-566-8488

Title: Re: Who does AFB restoration?
Post by: telriv on January 18, 2021, 07:16:18 PM

I do them ALSO. Right now I'm doing 3/ 2x4 set-ups. One set from Holland. One set from Germany & one set from Poland along with recurving, rebuilding, restoring., recurving 3 distributors 7 installing electronic ignitions.
Every carb. & distributor I do gets installed on a running driving '64 Riv. I use for ONLY this purpose.  Don't need any problems especially with overseas shipments. 
IF there is a problem it's for sure a hassle for EVERYONE involved.
Unfortunately I'm in Ct. & your on the opposite side of the states in Ca.

Tom T.

Title: Re: Who does AFB restoration?
Post by: kcombs on January 18, 2021, 08:18:46 PM

Hey, Tom,

Do you replate all the parts that can rust? I have no problem with shipping, just want a good job that looks close to new. I had the fuel pump, and steering box, both restored, just like good looking parts.

Thanks, Kurt

Title: Re: Who does AFB restoration?
Post by: telriv on January 19, 2021, 10:45:17 AM

Kurt,

    I do not plate any parts. I polish the choke blade, throttle blades, shafts for smoother operation & other parts that can be polished. For parts that can't be polished I use a zinc type coating paint that, I think, closely resembles the OEM finish. IF nec. I do throttle shaft bushings & have the base of the carb. milled at a machine shop for flatness, etc.
    Before I even start I take the carb. fully apart for an evaluation & give an estimate of what I think it will take to bring the carb. back to as new a condition as possible as well as test it like I mentioned.
    It's up to you at that point. I require a $375.00 deposit to get started & IF for some reason it's a no go I will send you back at least $300.00 minus the shipping costs.

Tom T.

Title: Re: Who does AFB restoration?
Post by: Buick_65 on January 20, 2021, 11:29:06 AM

This guy did mine.  http://www.vintagemusclecarparts.com/ (http://www.vintagemusclecarparts.com/)

Turned out beautiful.  Works great.

Title: Re: Who does AFB restoration?
Post by: kcombs on January 29, 2021, 03:13:21 PM

Thanks Tom and Buick_65 for your replies. I am going for the complete restore option. Never going to be a show car, but I like things to look new if possible.