charlie dovers t bird carbs?

charlie dovers t bird carbs?

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By mikeT - 8 Years Ago

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Hi! I am collecting parts for a 292 build for a hot rod truck project.

I see pics of the sideways mounted holleys on Charlie dovers T bird , I want to do this same setup with my edelbrock 257 manifold. My question is I notice the front carb is a vacuum

secondary , But the rear carb has no vacuum canister? Anyone know what holleys he uses on his setup?? THANKS!!

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By Ted - 8 Years Ago

Good catch on that rear carb not having a vacuum secondary pot. I believe those carbs are the 390 cfm variety. In blowing up the picture, it would appear that the secondary vacuum pod and choke mechanism was removed to accommodate the linkage. Not sure from the pictures how the secondary blades stay closed when the primary throttles are in a cruising mode.

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That dual quad setup looks like the one on the ’56 Ford wagon that Charlie’s dad drives. Here’s the picture of the wagon.

By speedpro56 - 8 Years Ago

You are correct Ted.

By 62bigwindow - 8 Years Ago

Are my eyes playing tricks on me or does that wagon have a plexiglass roof?

By Rowen - 8 Years Ago

Didn't notice at first glance, I was looking at that beauty of a motor. That roof is pretty kool! Kind of Impractical in California, but, VERY kool!
Rowen

By Ted - 8 Years Ago

I vaguely remember Doug Dover telling me that the clear roof section in the wagon was salvaged from a glass top Crown Victoria. I don’t remember him saying if the clear top came out of a ’55 or ’56 though.

By 62bigwindow - 8 Years Ago

I would have never guessed a 'glass top would work on a wagon with the different roof profiles. Looks real good though. Of course the engines a beauty too but it's a y block so that's a given.

By DryLakesRacer - 8 Years Ago

It's got quite a bit of gingerbread and the biggest upper radiator tank I've ever seen. Looks good.

By speedpro56 - 8 Years Ago

If I'm not mistaken the glass roof insert is from a 1954 Ford.

By Lord Gaga - 8 Years Ago

The rear carb probably has one of those old school mechanical secondary "kickers" on it with a small return spring. EELCO used to sell one type, there were others.