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whizzernick · 05-24-2018, 07:53 AM

i need a good rebuilder for 34 ford carb. i am in the san francisco bay area would like someone close.
thanks

JWL · 05-24-2018, 08:05 AM

There are many "good ones" but I suggest Uncle Max. The carb will be new again when it is returned to you. He is a close as your nearest Post Office.

scicala · 05-24-2018, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by JWL

There are many "good ones" but I suggest Uncle Max. The carb will be new again when it is returned to you. He is a close as your nearest Post Office.

A1 recommendation. Uncle Max.

Sal

95476 · 05-24-2018, 11:10 AM

Max has done many for me.
Never a problem.
Reasonable cost.
Superior quality.

whizzernick · 05-24-2018, 03:03 PM

still looking--- sf bay area

V8COOPMAN · 05-24-2018, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by whizzernick

still looking--- sf bay area

You've already received the absolute best advice with UNCLE MAX! How many so-called "SF BAY" rebuilders even knows what an emulsion tube is, much less knows how to remove such and replace properly? GOOD LUCK with your continued search for a local "expert"! DD

tubman · 05-24-2018, 07:42 PM

AND, I think it will fit in a "Medium Flat Rate Box" that you can get from the Post Office, so shipping it out is pretty easy and not too expensive. Even with the shipping, turnaround will probably be better too!

Karl · 05-24-2018, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 95476

Max has done many for me.
Never a problem.
Reasonable cost.
Superior quality.

As above A1 Service -he did mine and I live in New Zealand
Fantastic to deal with, quick , reasonable cost and a perfect rebuild.
Karl

uncle max · 05-24-2018, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by V8COOPMAN

You've already received the absolute best advice with UNCLE MAX! How many so-called "SF BAY" rebuilders even knows what an emulsion tube is, much less knows how to remove such and replace properly? GOOD LUCK with your continued search for a local "expert"! DD

I once had a guy from the SF Bay area refer to them as emotion tubes. True story.

ford38v8 · 05-24-2018, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by uncle max

I once had a guy from the SF Bay area refer to them as emotion tubes. True story.

Oh, ... Then you're already acquainted with our friend Nick?

Tinker · 05-24-2018, 10:24 PM

I don't want to buck the system here but when I was in florida I used a local guy that did race carbs. Did a super great job. Oh course these guys are a rare breed... and do exist.

That said I've personally used Max with good results. If anyone remembers Ken it was not so good... well for me anyway.

Mike in AZ · 05-24-2018, 11:41 PM

Perhaps you could ask Sacramento ford if they know anyone. That's fairly close. Early v-8 club?? Hemings? Maybe Brizio street rods? Good luck. Mike

V8COOPMAN · 05-24-2018, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ford38v8

Oh, ... Then you're already acquainted with our friend Nick?

Touche! DD

V8COOPMAN · 05-24-2018, 11:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tinker

I don't want to buck the system here but when I was in florida I used a local guy that did race carbs. Did a super great job. Oh course these guys are a rare breed... and do exist.

That said I've personally used Max with good results. If anyone remembers Ken it was not so good... well for me anyway.

From Connecticut...... "Spray Bomb" rebuilder. DD

countrysquire · 05-25-2018, 07:06 AM

I sent the crusty 97 from my ‘35 to Uncle Max on a Wednesday via the $13 flat rate USPS box. It was back in my hands the following Wednesday and looked so good that I was reluctant to put gasoline through it! The car purrs like a kitten now.

In the time that it takes to find someone local, you can have it rebuilt by the best and back in your hands.

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Planojc · 05-25-2018, 08:14 AM

You say it's for a 34 so I assume it is a Stromberg and has not been replaced with a 94.

nickthebandit · 05-25-2018, 09:04 AM

Why waste your time, and everyone else that has already recommended Max to you. He is the best. You snooze you lose.

RobR'35 · 05-25-2018, 10:29 AM

I too had my 97 rebuilt by max. I was of the same mindset as "countrysquire".
A work of art!

scicala · 05-25-2018, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by uncle max

I once had a guy from the SF Bay area refer to them as emotion tubes. True story.

This is getting emotional. Sorry.

Sal

cmbrucew · 05-25-2018, 11:00 AM

I too am well pleased with the job Max did on my 97.
Bruce

05-24-2018, 07:53 AM	#1
whizzernick Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Hayward Ca Posts: 635	rebuild carb for 34 ford i need a good rebuilder for 34 ford carb. i am in the san francisco bay area would like someone close. thanks

05-24-2018, 08:05 AM	#2
JWL Member Emeritus Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fitzgerald, Georgia Posts: 2,204	Re: rebuild carb for 34 ford There are many "good ones" but I suggest Uncle Max. The carb will be new again when it is returned to you. He is a close as your nearest Post Office.

05-24-2018, 11:10 AM	#4
95476 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Posts: 413	Re: rebuild carb for 34 ford Max has done many for me. Never a problem. Reasonable cost. Superior quality.

05-24-2018, 03:03 PM	#5
whizzernick Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Hayward Ca Posts: 635	Re: rebuild carb for 34 ford still looking--- sf bay area

05-24-2018, 07:42 PM	#7
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 10,303	Re: rebuild carb for 34 ford AND, I think it will fit in a "Medium Flat Rate Box" that you can get from the Post Office, so shipping it out is pretty easy and not too expensive. Even with the shipping, turnaround will probably be better too!

05-24-2018, 10:24 PM	#11
Tinker Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: MN Posts: 7,053	Re: rebuild carb for 34 ford I don't want to buck the system here but when I was in florida I used a local guy that did race carbs. Did a super great job. Oh course these guys are a rare breed... and do exist. That said I've personally used Max with good results. If anyone remembers Ken it was not so good... well for me anyway.

05-24-2018, 11:41 PM	#12
Mike in AZ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Waddell, AZ Posts: 2,540	Re: rebuild carb for 34 ford Perhaps you could ask Sacramento ford if they know anyone. That's fairly close. Early v-8 club?? Hemings? Maybe Brizio street rods? Good luck. Mike

05-25-2018, 07:06 AM	#15
countrysquire Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: League City, TX Posts: 220	Re: rebuild carb for 34 ford I sent the crusty 97 from my ‘35 to Uncle Max on a Wednesday via the $13 flat rate USPS box. It was back in my hands the following Wednesday and looked so good that I was reluctant to put gasoline through it! The car purrs like a kitten now. In the time that it takes to find someone local, you can have it rebuilt by the best and back in your hands. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Bobby '35 Five Window Coupe www.houstonvaporblasting.com

05-25-2018, 08:14 AM	#16
Planojc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Plano, Texas Posts: 841	Re: rebuild carb for 34 ford You say it's for a 34 so I assume it is a Stromberg and has not been replaced with a 94.

05-25-2018, 09:04 AM	#17
nickthebandit Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Shippensburg, pa. Posts: 415	Re: rebuild carb for 34 ford Why waste your time, and everyone else that has already recommended Max to you. He is the best. You snooze you lose.

05-25-2018, 10:29 AM	#18
RobR'35 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Upper Peninsula, Michigan Posts: 604	Re: rebuild carb for 34 ford I too had my 97 rebuilt by max. I was of the same mindset as "countrysquire". A work of art!

05-25-2018, 11:00 AM	#20
cmbrucew Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: North of sandy ago, CA. Posts: 2,064	Re: rebuild carb for 34 ford I too am well pleased with the job Max did on my 97. Bruce __________________ Works good Lasts long time