Brothers Automotive Carburetors
#1
Brothers Automotive Carburetors
Has anyone purchased a carburetor from Brothers ? I have a 1970 W30
that is numbers matching EXCEPT for the carburetor, it has a 1971 W30 unit on it. I know these pieces are very hard to come by and Brothers is
advertising these units for $495.00, I assume they are re-stamps. I don't
have a problem with that considering the originals are almost non-exsistent, my question is are they worth it ? Just wondering if anyone
has had any experience, good or bad with them.
Thanks
Bill
that is numbers matching EXCEPT for the carburetor, it has a 1971 W30 unit on it. I know these pieces are very hard to come by and Brothers is
advertising these units for $495.00, I assume they are re-stamps. I don't
have a problem with that considering the originals are almost non-exsistent, my question is are they worth it ? Just wondering if anyone
has had any experience, good or bad with them.
Thanks
Bill
#2
is your car a 4 speed car? i can't answer the question you have about there carbs but there was an original 4 speed carb on eBay a while back for under $1000. i know that is alot more than $500 but if it is all original other than that it may be worth it.
#3
I have a nice restamp 7040258 that was purchased from one of these companies that I will let go cheap. It has never been on a car. I can send some pictures and price if you are interested. I see a couple minor issues on the carb that can be easily corrected. Lee
#4
I had a BAD experience with Brothers Automotive! I tried to order a Dual Gate shifter and they continually lied about shipping it.
I finally had someone go into their location and they immediately refunded my money and tried to physically throw him out. The police were called and a complaint was filed.
Buyer Beware...
I finally had someone go into their location and they immediately refunded my money and tried to physically throw him out. The police were called and a complaint was filed.
Buyer Beware...
#5
i had a bad experience with brothers automotive! I tried to order a dual gate shifter and they continually lied about shipping it.
I finally had someone go into their location and they immediately refunded my money and tried to physically throw him out. The police were called and a complaint was filed.
Buyer beware...
I finally had someone go into their location and they immediately refunded my money and tried to physically throw him out. The police were called and a complaint was filed.
Buyer beware...
#8
#9
As far as Brothers' Quadrajets are concerned, years ago they freely admitted to me on the phone that their carbs were restamps; I wish they'd simply state that in their catalog. I bet they'll tell you the same if you call and ask.
Sorry, I can't comment on the quality (since I didn't buy one). If their rebuilder has the ability and integrity to build each model correctly (and has good cores to start with), it would be a good, affordable way to get the "correct" carb for your car. Just be warned that pretty much any carb needs some level of adjustment after installation.
Sorry, I can't comment on the quality (since I didn't buy one). If their rebuilder has the ability and integrity to build each model correctly (and has good cores to start with), it would be a good, affordable way to get the "correct" carb for your car. Just be warned that pretty much any carb needs some level of adjustment after installation.
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