Before too much time passes I would like to put my original carburetor back together. I had sent it to a local shop who said they could refinish the metal to look new. Someone in their shop left the top and the choke housing in an acid bath and ruined the parts. The jerk tried to claim that I didn't tell him there was mixed metals and it was my fault they ruined it and won't take any responsibility to make things right.
I was thinking it could be replated but it's so thin there is light coming through in areas so I don't think that could work.
Would anyone here have a parts carb I could buy the top or am I on a fools errand? I've looked on ebay and saw some that could work but they don't look to be in good shape or they are the wrong configuration. Any advise is welcome.
Carb #7019050 for a 1961 Olds 88. The top looks exactly like this and the choke housing is the same. Thanks

 

Try one of the suppliers listed in Hemmings. From a fairly recent issue:
Daytona Parts Co. FL
Larry Isgro NY
Benchwick Carburetor Co. OH
Chicago Carburetor OR
Joe Curto NY
Bob Kunz MO
David Bergeron NH
Kar-Go Carburetor Specialists MI
Eagle Eye Parts TX

There's others, not in Hemmings
The Carburetor Shop MO
Quadrajet Shop TX
Carburetor King FL
Carburetors Unlimited

 

I have a few 1965 carburetors that look the same, but I need to examine them closer to make sure.

 

Thanks, let me know.

 

If they come up dry Ive prolly got several 61-64 carb pieces.

 

Appreciate anyone's help.

 

Thanks, I'll look into these if no one is able to find anything. I just need the parts I mentioned, I can rebuild it myself.

 

I have this one for sale. A lot of nice original parts.

 

Thanks Rick, there are a few differences in the one you are selling. I want to get something close or exact so it functions properly.

 

I'm still looking.

 

I believe i have what you are looking for top and body no base plate

 

That's perfect!
PM sent.

 

I want to close out this thread.
Thank you to everyone who tried to help.
I found one local to me.

 

I have one a carb from. my 57 olds that might be close