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1968_K20_4x4 · 03-23-2020, 10:01 PM

Hey guys,

I have a 1972 Chevy K20 that was not running right when I bough it last year, so I bought a new Edelbrock carb to get it going. The truck is fairly original, and I want to keep it mostly original and period correct to the early 70s. So my question is, were Edelbrock carbs around and being used on our trucks at that time? Or did they not come out until later, like in the 80s? Thanks!

Mike C · 03-23-2020, 10:12 PM

Kind of. The Edelbrock is nothing but a Carter AFB which was around. It was in the 90's that Edelbrock branded carbs showed up. But they Carter/Edelbrock would not have been found on a GM of that era. The mid 60's would have been the last of the AFB's.

Your truck would have had a Quadrajet on it, and no carb is better than a good Q-jet for a daily driver.

Ziegelsteinfaust · 03-23-2020, 11:58 PM

Factory period correct No.

Mopar was big on the AFB. Even though Ford, and Chevy both used them to some extent. I have a Ford AFB avs laying around somewhere in plan to put one bastard Hot Rod I have to finish up.

Period correct for Hot Rods yes. Although not as in vogue in the late 60' as the Holley they still were out in force.

I would run just run it and enjoy, and get some nice diecast valve covers, and matching air cleaner.

71gmcC15 · 03-24-2020, 07:25 AM

Quadrajet is the way to go. Best carb ever made. If you know what your doing with them. They get a bad rap because some back yard mechanic meses with them and wonders why it runs like crap. My q jet had zero bog for instance. Because it hasn't been messed with.

**truckster** · 03-24-2020, 12:25 PM

National Carburetor has the carb you want for $200 remanufactured and tested. If you want a new one (I didn't think anybody made them anymore) they have that for $350 right now.

http://www.nationalcarburetors.com/l...partnum=nd4343
http://www.nationalcarburetors.com/l...num=nd4343-NEW

BCOWANWHEELS · 03-24-2020, 05:50 PM

just reman your q-jet

**truckster** · 03-24-2020, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by BCOWANWHEELS

just reman your q-jet

That's a good option, if someone hasn't messed it up too badly in the last 50 years.

BCOWANWHEELS · 03-24-2020, 10:01 PM

they haven't.................... then and now is who I use

**truckster** · 03-24-2020, 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BCOWANWHEELS

they haven't.................... then and now is who I use

I meant if the original poster's carb hasn't been too badly messed up by somebody in the past. I've had a few trucks that the Quadrajets were turned into junk by previous owners who tried to rebuild them.

**special-K** · 03-25-2020, 05:45 AM

No, Edelbrock carbs are not period correct at all. Not factory (obviously) and not aftermarket. I think Weber made their first carbs, since Edelbrock was an intake company that never made carbs.

1968_K20_4x4 · 03-25-2020, 06:38 AM

Thanks for all the replies guys. I definitely got the information I needed and found answer I was looking for - looks like a nice Q-Jet is definitely the way to go! Unfortunately I didn't have the original one, when I bought the truck it had an old holley on it. But I'll look for a new one or maybe a good rebuilt one.

I see listings for "stage two" carbs... What does that mean? Is that for racing?

1968_K20_4x4 · 03-25-2020, 06:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by truckster

National Carburetor has the carb you want for $200 remanufactured and tested. If you want a new one (I didn't think anybody made them anymore) they have that for $350 right now.

http://www.nationalcarburetors.com/l...partnum=nd4343
http://www.nationalcarburetors.com/l...num=nd4343-NEW

Thanks for sharing this link I will definitely check these out!

**70STOVEBOLT** · 03-27-2020, 09:21 PM

Holley carb would be “period correct” but not factory for our trucks

**PICKMUP** · 03-28-2020, 04:21 PM

FYI Edelbrock sold 99% correct, made in USA by Bosch, QJETs that were really nice carbs. They were so expensive that EB did not order more when they ran out. It is cool to use the correct QJET because everything fits correctly and works so well. Be sure your intake "matches" the QJET.

03-23-2020, 10:01 PM	#1
1968_K20_4x4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 191	Edelbrock carb - period correct? Hey guys, I have a 1972 Chevy K20 that was not running right when I bough it last year, so I bought a new Edelbrock carb to get it going. The truck is fairly original, and I want to keep it mostly original and period correct to the early 70s. So my question is, were Edelbrock carbs around and being used on our trucks at that time? Or did they not come out until later, like in the 80s? Thanks! __________________ '68 Chevy K20 '72 Chevy K20 - Smokin' Ochre '08 Mercury Grand Marquis - Daily driver/ Parts fetcher Ohh uh, I didn't have time to fix everything...

03-23-2020, 10:12 PM	#2
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,709	Re: Edelbrock carb - period correct? Kind of. The Edelbrock is nothing but a Carter AFB which was around. It was in the 90's that Edelbrock branded carbs showed up. But they Carter/Edelbrock would not have been found on a GM of that era. The mid 60's would have been the last of the AFB's. Your truck would have had a Quadrajet on it, and no carb is better than a good Q-jet for a daily driver. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

03-23-2020, 11:58 PM	#3
Ziegelsteinfaust Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Temple City Posts: 3,559	Re: Edelbrock carb - period correct? Factory period correct No. Mopar was big on the AFB. Even though Ford, and Chevy both used them to some extent. I have a Ford AFB avs laying around somewhere in plan to put one bastard Hot Rod I have to finish up. Period correct for Hot Rods yes. Although not as in vogue in the late 60' as the Holley they still were out in force. I would run just run it and enjoy, and get some nice diecast valve covers, and matching air cleaner.

03-24-2020, 07:25 AM	#4
71gmcC15 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Doland SD Posts: 836	Re: Edelbrock carb - period correct? Quadrajet is the way to go. Best carb ever made. If you know what your doing with them. They get a bad rap because some back yard mechanic meses with them and wonders why it runs like crap. My q jet had zero bog for instance. Because it hasn't been messed with. __________________ ( second times the charm) 71 gmc c15 307 sbc 373 rear gears positrac sm 465 trans. ( not listed on spid but is original ) 94 chevy k1500 350 tbi 373 rear gears 4l60e one wheel peel. Gutless 07 gmc sierra classic rcsb 4.3 lt 5 speed w/t 04 chevy Silverado 1500 ext cab 5.3 4l60e. 81 chevy Scottsdale k10 muncie sm465 Np208 10 bolt 8.2 ( Old Green)

03-24-2020, 12:25 PM	#5
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,794	Re: Edelbrock carb - period correct? National Carburetor has the carb you want for $200 remanufactured and tested. If you want a new one (I didn't think anybody made them anymore) they have that for $350 right now. http://www.nationalcarburetors.com/l...partnum=nd4343 http://www.nationalcarburetors.com/l...num=nd4343-NEW __________________ I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man. - Thomas Jefferson

03-24-2020, 05:50 PM	#6
BCOWANWHEELS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: KINGSPORT,TN. Posts: 3,035	Re: Edelbrock carb - period correct? just reman your q-jet __________________ I BELIEVE IN JOHN 3:16

03-24-2020, 10:01 PM	#8
BCOWANWHEELS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: KINGSPORT,TN. Posts: 3,035	Re: Edelbrock carb - period correct? they haven't.................... then and now is who I use __________________ I BELIEVE IN JOHN 3:16

03-25-2020, 05:45 AM	#10
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Edelbrock carb - period correct? No, Edelbrock carbs are not period correct at all. Not factory (obviously) and not aftermarket. I think Weber made their first carbs, since Edelbrock was an intake company that never made carbs. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-25-2020, 06:38 AM	#11
1968_K20_4x4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 191	Re: Edelbrock carb - period correct? Thanks for all the replies guys. I definitely got the information I needed and found answer I was looking for - looks like a nice Q-Jet is definitely the way to go! Unfortunately I didn't have the original one, when I bought the truck it had an old holley on it. But I'll look for a new one or maybe a good rebuilt one. I see listings for "stage two" carbs... What does that mean? Is that for racing? __________________ '68 Chevy K20 '72 Chevy K20 - Smokin' Ochre '08 Mercury Grand Marquis - Daily driver/ Parts fetcher Ohh uh, I didn't have time to fix everything...

03-27-2020, 09:21 PM	#13
70STOVEBOLT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winona Lake, IN Posts: 6,210	Re: Edelbrock carb - period correct? Holley carb would be “period correct” but not factory for our trucks __________________ 70 C/10 SWB 402/TH400/3.73 "The Needy Beast" 200,000 Mile Club Disc Brake Club Owner installed options: Front Sway Bar Power Steering Power Brakes Cigar Lighter Courtesy Lights Deluxe Side Markers Wiper Delay Power windows Power Locks Coming soon: EFI 2015 Silverado 1500 LS 4.3/6L80/3.23

03-28-2020, 04:21 PM	#14
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,169	Re: Edelbrock carb - period correct? FYI Edelbrock sold 99% correct, made in USA by Bosch, QJETs that were really nice carbs. They were so expensive that EB did not order more when they ran out. It is cool to use the correct QJET because everything fits correctly and works so well. Be sure your intake "matches" the QJET. Attached Images __________________ Email: frankeham@comcast.net Phone: 360-956-7170



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