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Pro tip: Don't take suggestions from someone thats never had one rebuilt and just did an internet search.

I know! The V.I. is the 'expert' lol

4300-D carb.

Can anyone recommend a good carb rebuilder to do my Autolite/Motorcraft 715cfm 4300 carb? Just a proper re-build, not a high dollar resto. Thanks in advance.

I was told that's just the way you "California folks" refer to things... highways are "THE 215", "THE 405" etc    👍

More typical of SoCal - the Other state

No, we say 'Ventura Fwy' 101, 'The Golden State fwy' 5, 'Pasedena fwy', etc.

I live in Vegas, and had owned a '70 GT-500 for 27 years. This is nothing different than any vintage car. First, make sure everything is in good working order. Hoses, belts, cables, etc. The FIRST thing I would do is the cooling system/fan/shroud, thermostat, etc. A good/new battery/alt, and especially the positive and ground wires are upgraded. Install a new mini hi torque starter. Fluids are topped off, and replaced. A good suggestion would be to instal an alum intake: weight, and cooling are the goals. Carb, its your choice. However, Holley's are known leakers, I'd personally would swap out for a good Carter/Edelbrock verson. Why? set it and forget it, and dead nuts reliable. Electronic ign is a good upgrade. Trans, power steering and possible engine oil coolers. New upgraded poly/bushings for the sway bars, KYB shocks. Brakes: Baer or Wilwoods are good examples. Be careful not to go way overboard with all of this...costs and labor/time can get expensive.

Galpin Ford was a big Shelby dealer. Yes, Galpin is still in business. My GT-500 came from them.

Was it Galpinized?
I always buy my X Plan cars from them. No hassle like some dealers and they give you every additional discount/rebate they can find. One time we got there expecting to write the check for the full amount and he said just give me 10 grand and pay it off with the first payment - I got you an extra $1,000 off for financing. Check their inventory online - call my guy (the GM) give him the VIN show up a couple hours later spend 10-15 minutes signing the papers and we're done.

The last 'new' Ford I bought was from Vista Ford, in Woodland Hills. Sorry, but Galpin plays way too many games. My family (and I) did buy from them in the past. I'm sure Beau has made it a better experience since his dad Bert ran the place. My worthless two cents...

Galpin Ford was a big Shelby dealer. Yes, Galpin is still in business. My GT-500 came from them.

Back in the day a lot of magazines would fudge a couple tenths over what the manufacturer (or another magazine) published. Maybe it was the buy our mag we test harder or are better at wringing the max out of it. Then there was the fact that NO ONE ever tested a car right off the line. They were all tuned to the max before they got loaned out.
When Titus did the Hot Rod article on the Dodge Omni v GT350 article the car was well tuned but withing stock specs. After all the hate mail for beating the GT350 we took one to a COCOA Willow event so the haters could see it in action. CS did admit this one had a different tune with a 20 hp boost. He wanted to make sure it couldn't lose.

Exactly! Most test cars were wringers. Just ask (or read about) Jim Wangers...

Personally I don't see erasing the history of Johnny Crawford buying the car from Carroll Shelby himself and turning it over time into the car he wanted to drive, just to turn it into another Wimbledon White Stepford car that IF you show it only gets a cursery glance because it is exactly the same as all the other cars. Support the story, they don't all need to be the same boring rubber stamp.

The tide is turning again gentlemen.

Agreed! Buy it, and enjoy it. Btw, Johnny passed away a couple of years ago. Prob an estate sale...

A stock automatic was in the 15's. A good running 4 speed, 'maybe' high 14s.

Vegas: $3.44-$3.65 regular. Premium at the rip off stations, eg: Chevron, and Shell $4.65-$4.80. That's almost Kommiefornia prices...
However, I did see a sign today at the gas station that said "Keep California's gas prices out of Nevada"

Yes, Hobby Lobby has some neat stuff. I have the '67 Shelby as pictured...bought it a couple of years ago during X-Mas. Also, some Mopar, 442, and others...
Intend to buy more for Christmas again.

Buttonwillow, or Vegas.

Thanks.

Drew,
Quick question: do you re-build/restore the old Autolite/Motorcraft 4300-D spreadbore carbs?