Needed Quadrajet for my 1970 W31, carb number 7040255. As long as it can be restored/rebuilt without to many issues, it's ok, but no restamps. I do have a set of NOS 1970 Cutlass Grilles that i would be willing to trade, if the situation arises.

 

I have a complete 70 W-31 Carb that had a rebuild kit put in it about 10 years ago. I can send you pictures of it with the center section showing the correct unmachined area where the power piston was supposed to be

 

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do you still have 7040255 carb or know of any one who has one

 

There are two 7040255 carbs that I know of for sale right now.One is in canada,& the other is in North Carolina.Both have the November/69 build date.These carbs are unique to themselves,as they use a special body & base.they are not the same as a regular 350 carb.I also have the November/69 dated carb,& it is completely restored.I would sell it ONLY if I can find the one with the early-70 date to trade or buy.I've had a few of these cars,& the one I have now was built may 27th.

 

i have a ram air hood or w-31 alumiumn intake if you are interestad in trade for your carb or do you have the name of people with carbs

 

The 2 carbs that I know of for sale are in the $1500.00 range.Patrick McKenzie is the guy in NC that has one for sale.I don't remember the guys name in Canada,but I will try & get that info.

 

I have the original quadrajet that came with my car a 70 supreme cutlass in running condition,everything is original in tact,no leaks,it may need a rebuild it might not,let me know if you are interested. $100 bucks

 

what is your carb number i need 7040255

 

the carb number I have is 7043250

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that's a $50 carb,max.

 

there was a 70 w31 4speed complete car on ebay that was beat up in parts but had original everything with a rusted out oai, i think he took a best offer for it i just tried 2 look it up for you but its not on ebay any more even in the completed items, i should of saved it yesterday the price was only at around 2000

 

That's a 74 350 carb,built January 15th,1974.

 

i just found the w31 on ebay heres teh link its at 3500 reserve not met

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...87871453273570

 

That's John Ebbs. He's had that car on there a bunch of times,but keeps pulling it thinking it won't bring what he wants,& he doesn't want to set a reserve because ebay will charge him another percentage for that.If he would truly take $3500.00 for that,it would have been gone a long time ago,as there are many of of up in the area that know that there is a lot more than $3500.00 worth of parts on that thing.You could ask if he will separate the carb from the car,& he might even say yes at first,but he is also known for going back on his word,& canceling the deal.

 

he did it to me twice on a 31 balancer and 31 qjet

he's a ok guy,but i would only deal with that guy face to face with cash in hand.

 

how can you tell if a carb is a restamp?? i just found a 7040255 thats been rebuilt for $600, the guy said its a w31 carb that he rebuilt a while ago and its been sittn sence, i found it while looking for a 7040251, is a original 7040255 really worth $1500?? what do i look for 2 make sure its a real original w31 255?? thanks

 

usually, the font is wrong and there is a ridge or an abnormally textured/contoured area in the location of the number. unfortunately, the fraudsters are getting better at this.

can you post any pictures of the numbers?


bill

 

bill theres no pics its in the car area of a local penny saver, im going 2 go see it tuesday its kinda local he also has a 70 oai that he says is rust free with only small spider web cracks for $1200, my fingers are crossed!!

 

sorry it took so long to get to you been busy.i have never seen a restamp with a date code on it. also look at top of carb power valve area is un machined if you get carb i have agood origenal ram air hood we can work out trade i also have lots of oyher parts to trade let me know

 

regarding another post with pics of ebbs cars.
I have seen that collection. So many cars he buys complete and pays big money. I will give him credit, he is def the guy you want to sell a car to because he has no conception of value. Only thing is that he apparently takes everything apart and never puts it back together or doesn't know how. All in all a very nice guy.