Posted By: cudastruction
Who restores Carter Thermoquads? - 12/27/09 07:11 PM
I have a 1971 340 and would like my Carter TQ restored. Any suggestions on who does a GREAT job (knows what they are doing, installs quality replacement parts, has done it many times, stands behind their work)?
Al
Posted By: 1_WILD_RT
Re: Who restores Carter Thermoquads? - 12/27/09 07:17 PM
Posted By: chrisf
Re: Who restores Carter Thermoquads? - 12/27/09 08:47 PM
sizzler just did a thermoquad for me, i havent run it yet but i am sure it will work awesome. very poor communication and customer service though.
i will deal with Scott on my 71 carb when its time to restore it
Posted By: 1_WILD_RT
Re: Who restores Carter Thermoquads? - 12/27/09 08:55 PM
Good info.. It is very frustrating dealing with people that lack comunication skills..I'm dealing with a chrome guy like that right now... I do the work I can but unfortunately I can't do chrome & while I've seen some beautiful work this guy has done I was warned ahead of time the guy is flakey & I choose to use him anyway... Luckily I really in no hurry...
Posted By: moparpollack
Re: Who restores Carter Thermoquads? - 12/27/09 09:28 PM
That's what I thought restorations are never fast or cheap.
Posted By: hemi4speed
Re: Who restores Carter Thermoquads? - 12/27/09 09:37 PM
Scott Smith..Harmsauto.com
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Posted By: floyd
Re: Who restores Carter Thermoquads? - 12/27/09 11:51 PM
I used this guy a few years back on a 72 340 TQ. He did a fantastic job and the carb works great.
The Old Carb Doctor
1127 Drucilla Church Rd
Nebo, NC 28761
Jeff Dreibus
Phone: (828) 659-1428
Posted By: MLR426
Re: Who restores Carter Thermoquads? - 12/28/09 12:35 AM
Stop right now box it up and send it to Scott Smith, and know one thing, you can sleep at night
knowing that it will be returned with the correct plating and function like your looking for with excellent communication to boot.
Do you like plated parts on carb restorations ?
Do you like the correct appearing surface finishes on carb bodies ?
Do you want it to function as good as it looks ?
logan426
Posted By: cudastruction
Re: Who restores Carter Thermoquads? - 12/28/09 01:52 AM
Thanks for the input guys. I think my decision is pretty easy now.
Al
Posted By: cdp
Re: Who restores Carter Thermoquads? - 12/28/09 03:50 PM
Scott did a great job on my A12 carbs. Doubt I'll use anyone else but him in the future. 100% quality.
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Posted By: dOOc
Re: Who restores Carter Thermoquads? - 12/28/09 08:43 PM
And if someone needs the new and improved TQ air-valve tool ...drop me a PM.
Posted By: m46rat
Re: Who restores Carter Thermoquads? - 12/28/09 09:19 PM
Here are a few pictures of what you can expect the finished product to look like. 71 340 manual trans. carb. for my 71 340 Challenger three speed. Scott has also done numerous other carbs from lowly one bbls to a set of six pack carbs for my 70 cuda convertible. You won't be disappointed!!
Posted By: tallzag
Re: Who restores Carter Thermoquads? - 12/28/09 09:36 PM
Scott does all of our carbs at Rocket Restorations, wouldn't send them anywhere else. Not only are they OE quality looking but they actually work!
Posted By: tallzag
Re: Who restores Carter Thermoquads? - 12/29/09 01:42 AM
Scott sends out the linkage for plating. I don't know of anybody who can do that in house. All those chemicals are nasty and not EPA friendly.
Posted By: gtx6970
Re: Who restores Carter Thermoquads? - 12/29/09 01:54 AM
I had Jeff Patterson aka rapid340 do this one. and member Eric Manuel aka 3404 do the plating
Posted By: HEMICUDA
Re: Who restores Carter Thermoquads? - 12/29/09 08:01 AM
Another vote for Scott. So far, he has done 11 carbs for me and they all turned out about as good as it gets. It's very important, no matter who does your carbs, that they are run on a motor like Scott does so there's no drama when you fire up your motor.
Posted By: mopargem
Re: Who restores Carter Thermoquads? - 12/30/09 04:20 AM
Oh, doesnt Scott just exchange them at the local AutoZone.
