The Ford Barn

91A-77B · 03-11-2017, 11:02 AM

Has anyone had experience with Bubba's Chev-conversion dis't. for 8BAs? I am trying to get info from him, but no response to my email. What's the price, and who's had experience with one? Does he work direct with customers? Thanks.

51504bat · 03-11-2017, 11:08 AM

I've got one on the 8ba in my '39 p/u. Works great. He has been working on a new web site and sometimes he takes a bit to respond but well worth the wait, IMO. Another option is CharlieNY here on the barn. I've never used his Chevy conversion but if its anything like the carb he rebuilt for me its top notch.

texas webb · 03-11-2017, 11:18 AM

x2 on both.

91A-77B · 03-11-2017, 11:24 AM

Thanks. I've read lots of threads about Bubba, and got good impression about him. What does he charge for the unit?

Lenny51 · 03-11-2017, 11:33 AM

I think his price is between $200.00 & $300.00 I have one from Charlie NY
in my 8ba it has a adjustable vaccum advance on it not sure how its going
to run my engine is being rebuilt again long story

Krylon32 · 03-11-2017, 11:49 AM

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I've done 4 motors with Bubbas Chevy conversion and they work great.

rick r · 03-11-2017, 11:51 AM

If you want electronic ign., An early 80's Chrysler 318 is an easy conversion. If you want more info, e mail me at [email protected]

BUBBAS IGNITION · 03-11-2017, 05:52 PM

I guess i am guilty as charged. Pretty hard to get hold of me on the phone some days.
We have shipped 1700 plus of the chevy conversions and they are really nice units, However right now i am way behind getting them done. We are probably 60-90 days out and the orders keep coming in.
We are moving the shop starting early June and will be closed for 6-8 weeks , hopefully when the move is complete i will have a new phone system ( same phone number) and a improved web site (www.bubbasignition.com).
In the mean time we can turn the early Helmets and two Bolt crabs pretty quick, when you follow the web site instructions etc...

http://www.bubbasignition.com/orders--.html

91A-77B · 03-11-2017, 06:27 PM

Thanks, Jim. didn't mean to cause a problem - just wanting to get my '39 coupe on the road when the snow clears here in Ontario! Might have to look at alternatives, since 90 days is well into the season. Thanks for your update.

JSeery · 03-11-2017, 08:13 PM

I think Charlie ny here on the Barn does them as well.

Rand · 03-11-2017, 11:14 PM

Thanks for your quick email replay today Mr. Bubba

Doc. · 03-12-2017, 12:05 AM

I'm running one of Bubba's conversions and it works great.

Charlie ny · 03-12-2017, 08:44 AM

91A,
If you can wait I know you will be more than pleased with one of Bubbas converted
distributors, If you would rather not wait I have a couple in stock including the proper
coil, whether you need 6v or 12v. PM me if you wish.
Charlie ny

tomkowal · 03-12-2017, 09:11 AM

i am willing to wait no hurry, what year and model distributor would i need to send him? thanks tom

91A-77B · 03-12-2017, 09:26 AM

[QUOTE=Charlie ny;1441543]91A,
If you can wait I know you will be more than pleased with one of Bubbas converted
distributors, If you would rather not wait I have a couple in stock including the proper
coil, whether you need 6v or 12v. PM me if you wish.
Charlie ny[/QUO

I have just built a 59A with 4" Merc crank, 8BA cam & dis't. running 6V, going in my 39 Ford coupe. Is your dis't a Chev conversion? What's involved in setting up the electrics for it? What's your price? Are you near the Canadian border? I live in Paris, ON. Thanks, Charlie. Bill Halpenny 4126.886.3454. [email protected].

91A-77B · 03-12-2017, 09:29 AM

Charlie, the phone # is 416.886.3454. Thanks

91A-77B · 03-12-2017, 09:31 AM

Thanks, everyone, for your input.

jagnweiner · 03-12-2017, 09:56 AM

91A, contact Charlie via PM. He'll respond quickly. Like most vendors, he doesn't generally discuss prices on the public forum. I can say, however, if his distributor pricing is anything like his carb rebuild price, it will be somewhere between "eminently reasonable" and "shockingly low." �� Great guy who does great work.

Edit: BTW, just to clarify, I wasn't trying to steer the OP toward Charlie vs Bubba; just suggesting that he go ahead and contact Charlie privately if he wants to discuss further. I've been very pleased with ALL the vendors who frequent the Barn in my short time here.

Bored&Stroked · 03-12-2017, 10:02 AM

One of the things I like about the great folks we have on here (like Bubba and Charlie), they both do great work and don't pee on each other's shoes. It is nice to have options and a pleasure to see that there is plenty of business out there - no reason to talk poorly about your competition. Let the customer decide who, what, when, how they select a vendor.

03-11-2017, 11:02 AM	#1
91A-77B Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Niagara-on-the-Lake Ontario Canada Posts: 118	Bubbas Has anyone had experience with Bubba's Chev-conversion dis't. for 8BAs? I am trying to get info from him, but no response to my email. What's the price, and who's had experience with one? Does he work direct with customers? Thanks.

03-11-2017, 11:08 AM	#2
51504bat Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: SoCal-Redlands Posts: 3,009	Re: Bubbas I've got one on the 8ba in my '39 p/u. Works great. He has been working on a new web site and sometimes he takes a bit to respond but well worth the wait, IMO. Another option is CharlieNY here on the barn. I've never used his Chevy conversion but if its anything like the carb he rebuilt for me its top notch. __________________ Making the simple complicated for over 30 years.

03-11-2017, 11:18 AM	#3
texas webb Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Antonio Texas Posts: 636	Re: Bubbas x2 on both.

03-11-2017, 11:24 AM	#4
91A-77B Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Niagara-on-the-Lake Ontario Canada Posts: 118	Re: Bubbas Thanks. I've read lots of threads about Bubba, and got good impression about him. What does he charge for the unit?

03-11-2017, 11:33 AM	#5
Lenny51 Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Atlanta Ga Posts: 82	Re: Bubbas I think his price is between $200.00 & $300.00 I have one from Charlie NY in my 8ba it has a adjustable vaccum advance on it not sure how its going to run my engine is being rebuilt again long story

03-11-2017, 11:49 AM	#6
Krylon32 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 4,470	Re: Bubbas Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I've done 4 motors with Bubbas Chevy conversion and they work great.

03-11-2017, 11:51 AM	#7
rick r Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Woodville Ontario Posts: 227	Re: Bubbas If you want electronic ign., An early 80's Chrysler 318 is an easy conversion. If you want more info, e mail me at [email protected]

03-11-2017, 05:52 PM	#8
BUBBAS IGNITION Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: SPEEDWAY INDIANA Posts: 4,148	Re: Bubbas I guess i am guilty as charged. Pretty hard to get hold of me on the phone some days. We have shipped 1700 plus of the chevy conversions and they are really nice units, However right now i am way behind getting them done. We are probably 60-90 days out and the orders keep coming in. We are moving the shop starting early June and will be closed for 6-8 weeks , hopefully when the move is complete i will have a new phone system ( same phone number) and a improved web site (www.bubbasignition.com). In the mean time we can turn the early Helmets and two Bolt crabs pretty quick, when you follow the web site instructions etc... http://www.bubbasignition.com/orders--.html __________________ If it Makes Spark, we do it !!!! www.bubbasignition.com [email protected]

03-11-2017, 06:27 PM	#9
91A-77B Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Niagara-on-the-Lake Ontario Canada Posts: 118	Re: Bubbas Thanks, Jim. didn't mean to cause a problem - just wanting to get my '39 coupe on the road when the snow clears here in Ontario! Might have to look at alternatives, since 90 days is well into the season. Thanks for your update.

03-11-2017, 08:13 PM	#10
JSeery Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 16,132	Re: Bubbas I think Charlie ny here on the Barn does them as well.

03-11-2017, 11:14 PM	#11
Rand Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Buford, GA Posts: 380	Re: Bubbas Thanks for your quick email replay today Mr. Bubba

03-12-2017, 12:05 AM	#12
Doc. Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 5	Re: Bubbas I'm running one of Bubba's conversions and it works great.

03-12-2017, 08:44 AM	#13
Charlie ny BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 3,019	Re: Bubbas 91A, If you can wait I know you will be more than pleased with one of Bubbas converted distributors, If you would rather not wait I have a couple in stock including the proper coil, whether you need 6v or 12v. PM me if you wish. Charlie ny

03-12-2017, 09:11 AM	#14
tomkowal Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: southeast michigan Posts: 574	Re: Bubbas i am willing to wait no hurry, what year and model distributor would i need to send him? thanks tom

03-12-2017, 09:26 AM	#15
91A-77B Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Niagara-on-the-Lake Ontario Canada Posts: 118	Re: Bubbas [QUOTE=Charlie ny;1441543]91A, If you can wait I know you will be more than pleased with one of Bubbas converted distributors, If you would rather not wait I have a couple in stock including the proper coil, whether you need 6v or 12v. PM me if you wish. Charlie ny[/QUO I have just built a 59A with 4" Merc crank, 8BA cam & dis't. running 6V, going in my 39 Ford coupe. Is your dis't a Chev conversion? What's involved in setting up the electrics for it? What's your price? Are you near the Canadian border? I live in Paris, ON. Thanks, Charlie. Bill Halpenny 4126.886.3454. [email protected].

03-12-2017, 09:29 AM	#16
91A-77B Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Niagara-on-the-Lake Ontario Canada Posts: 118	Re: Bubbas Charlie, the phone # is 416.886.3454. Thanks

03-12-2017, 09:31 AM	#17
91A-77B Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Niagara-on-the-Lake Ontario Canada Posts: 118	Re: Bubbas Thanks, everyone, for your input.

03-12-2017, 09:56 AM	#18
jagnweiner Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Geneseo, IL Posts: 290	Re: Bubbas 91A, contact Charlie via PM. He'll respond quickly. Like most vendors, he doesn't generally discuss prices on the public forum. I can say, however, if his distributor pricing is anything like his carb rebuild price, it will be somewhere between "eminently reasonable" and "shockingly low." �� Great guy who does great work. Edit: BTW, just to clarify, I wasn't trying to steer the OP toward Charlie vs Bubba; just suggesting that he go ahead and contact Charlie privately if he wants to discuss further. I've been very pleased with ALL the vendors who frequent the Barn in my short time here. __________________ Regards, Scott '47 Mercury Convertible '25 Dodge Bros. Touring Car '63 MG Midget Last edited by jagnweiner; 03-12-2017 at 10:07 AM.

03-12-2017, 10:02 AM	#19
Bored&Stroked Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 5,062	Re: Bubbas One of the things I like about the great folks we have on here (like Bubba and Charlie), they both do great work and don't pee on each other's shoes. It is nice to have options and a pleasure to see that there is plenty of business out there - no reason to talk poorly about your competition. Let the customer decide who, what, when, how they select a vendor.