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richard rink · 04-19-2016, 11:51 AM

I am building a modified 8ba and expect to use the Offenhauser Super Dual intake equipped with 49-53 Ford carbs. Bob Drake has that type carb. Does anyone have experience with his product? Thanks. Richard

adileo · 04-19-2016, 12:19 PM

My recommendation would be to do a search on here, find Charlie NY and buy the carbs from him. Not only will they probably be cheaper than Drake, but they will be tested and better quality.

Vanspeed · 04-19-2016, 12:35 PM

X2 for Charlie. He just did my carb and the price could not be beat!

richard rink · 04-19-2016, 03:38 PM

Thanks. I did not know that Charlie NY sold carbs. Richard

OLD AS I · 04-20-2016, 06:56 AM

Anyone know how to contact Charlie NY, tired the search on here but nothing

adileo · 04-20-2016, 06:58 AM

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39topless · 04-20-2016, 11:01 AM

Charles Schwendler
5845 Cole Road
Orchard Park, NY 14127

richard rink · 04-20-2016, 12:13 PM

Thanks for the information. I called Charlie and look forward to installing two nicely purposed 94's in time for summer crusin'. Richard

Kube · 04-20-2016, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by richard rink

Thanks for the information. I called Charlie and look forward to installing two nicely purposed 94's in time for summer crusin'. Richard

Richard, You made a wise choice. Charley is really good at what he does. And, to top it off, a good guy

scooder · 04-20-2016, 12:41 PM

Richard,
're this modified 8BA, when you swap to two carbs the stock loadamatic ignition will not work anywhere near properly, and never will. You will need a mechanical advance (plus vacuum) ignition. Easy option is a converted delco ignition, if you haven't sorted this, while your talking to Charlie, ask him about this. He can build you the delco ignition with mechanical and vacuum with a proper flathead ignition curve.
Martin.

adileo · 04-20-2016, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by richard rink

Thanks for the information. I called Charlie and look forward to installing two nicely purposed 94's in time for summer crusin'. Richard

I'm glad it worked out. I'm sure you will be as pleased as I am with my dual 94's from Charlie.

Happy motoring! Andy

Krylon32 · 04-20-2016, 12:47 PM

You can also get the modified GM ignition from Bubbas Ignition on here. I've used several from him and they worked great.

richard rink · 04-21-2016, 10:08 AM

Thanks for the reminder. I've run dual 94's on an earlier engine and know of the need for modification regarding the ignition. Nice to know that there are two highly regarded sources of the "Chevy conversion." Richard

akmarty · 04-21-2016, 12:47 PM

Is there a # for Charlie I need a float?

adileo · 04-21-2016, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by akmarty

Is there a # for Charlie I need a float?

I'll send you a pm

39topless · 04-21-2016, 04:20 PM

The number that I have for Charlie is: 716-440-8952

04-19-2016, 11:51 AM	#1
richard rink Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: louisville ky Posts: 91	Bob Drake Ford Carbs I am building a modified 8ba and expect to use the Offenhauser Super Dual intake equipped with 49-53 Ford carbs. Bob Drake has that type carb. Does anyone have experience with his product? Thanks. Richard __________________ twodeuces

04-19-2016, 12:19 PM	#2
adileo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,772	Re: Bob Drake Ford Carbs My recommendation would be to do a search on here, find Charlie NY and buy the carbs from him. Not only will they probably be cheaper than Drake, but they will be tested and better quality.

04-19-2016, 12:35 PM	#3
Vanspeed Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Suttons Bay, Mich. Posts: 3,385	Re: Bob Drake Ford Carbs X2 for Charlie. He just did my carb and the price could not be beat! __________________ *Respecting and Resurrecting Ford Model A's.*

04-19-2016, 03:38 PM	#4
richard rink Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: louisville ky Posts: 91	Re: Bob Drake Ford Carbs Thanks. I did not know that Charlie NY sold carbs. Richard __________________ twodeuces

04-20-2016, 06:56 AM	#5
OLD AS I Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Oakwood, ON Canada Posts: 251	Re: Bob Drake Ford Carbs Anyone know how to contact Charlie NY, tired the search on here but nothing

04-20-2016, 06:58 AM	#6
adileo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,772	Re: Bob Drake Ford Carbs Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Sent pm Last edited by adileo; 04-20-2016 at 08:04 AM.

04-20-2016, 11:01 AM	#7
39topless Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 1,027	Re: Bob Drake Ford Carbs Charles Schwendler 5845 Cole Road Orchard Park, NY 14127

04-20-2016, 12:13 PM	#8
richard rink Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: louisville ky Posts: 91	Re: Bob Drake Ford Carbs Thanks for the information. I called Charlie and look forward to installing two nicely purposed 94's in time for summer crusin'. Richard __________________ twodeuces

04-20-2016, 12:41 PM	#10
scooder Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 2,593	Re: Bob Drake Ford Carbs Richard, 're this modified 8BA, when you swap to two carbs the stock loadamatic ignition will not work anywhere near properly, and never will. You will need a mechanical advance (plus vacuum) ignition. Easy option is a converted delco ignition, if you haven't sorted this, while your talking to Charlie, ask him about this. He can build you the delco ignition with mechanical and vacuum with a proper flathead ignition curve. Martin.

04-20-2016, 12:47 PM	#12
Krylon32 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 4,484	Re: Bob Drake Ford Carbs You can also get the modified GM ignition from Bubbas Ignition on here. I've used several from him and they worked great.

04-21-2016, 10:08 AM	#13
richard rink Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: louisville ky Posts: 91	Re: Bob Drake Ford Carbs Thanks for the reminder. I've run dual 94's on an earlier engine and know of the need for modification regarding the ignition. Nice to know that there are two highly regarded sources of the "Chevy conversion." Richard __________________ twodeuces

04-21-2016, 12:47 PM	#14
akmarty Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Talkeetna Alaska Posts: 32	Re: Bob Drake Ford Carbs Is there a # for Charlie I need a float?

04-21-2016, 04:20 PM	#16
39topless Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 1,027	Re: Bob Drake Ford Carbs The number that I have for Charlie is: 716-440-8952