carbking Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 WANTED TO BUY, TRADE FOR, EVEN STEAL Doing research, have finished "paper" research, now need some physical evidence. Need one each of the following Carter BB-1 updraft carburetors: Numbered 257s, 262s, 289s, 289sd, 489s, 517s, 586s, 638s, 640s, 641s, 699s, 2035s, 2212s, 3377s, 4403s Coded 4A1, 3A2, 4A3, 6A1, 6B1, 6B2, 6C1, 6C2, 6D1R, 6F1, 6J2, 6J3, 6K2, 6K3, 6N1, 6N2, BB1D Carbs MUST have original tags, and be reasonably complete. Condition is less important. Will accept carbs with stuck chokes or stuck throttles. Only need one of each. Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbking Posted February 10 Author Share Posted February 10 No longer need 517s or 699s. Still need one each of the others. Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbking Posted February 16 Author Share Posted February 16 (edited) Found a 489s and the super rare, but not overly desirable BB-1 Special. Updated list: Numbered 257s, 262s, 289s, 586s, 638s, 640s, 641s, 2035s, 2212s, 3377s, 4403s Coded 4A1, 4A2, 4A3, 6A1, 6B1, 6B2, 6C1, 6C2, 6D1R, 6F1, 6J2, 6J3, 6K2, 6K3, 6N1, 6N2, BB1D Need one of each of the above, please help if you can. EDIT: Removed 289sd from the list Jon Edited February 20 by carbking (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramair Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 CarbKing, I looked over what is left of my BB1 collection, most burned up in our shop fire and unfortunately I do not have any of the above numbers that you desire. I did think of an idea you might try, perhaps you could ask if anyone has the carb you are looking for and if so maybe they could send it to you and you could take apart and study it, take pictures and such then return to them? Over the years you have contributed so much on this forum , I for one would trust you with my carb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbking Posted February 17 Author Share Posted February 17 Ramair - thank you! A loan, however, wouldn't work, as I plan on a complete cosmetic and mechanical restoration of each unit prior to the pictures. This is part of my requirement that the original tag be present on any carbs I acquire. I can identify the carbs without the tags, and I have written authority from Carter to reproduce the tags; but it would be somewhat costly. Here is a link to a similar article I did on W-1 Carters for Chevrolet a few years ago: Carter W-1's for Chevrolet I intended to do just the Chevrolet BB-1's, and then decided to expand my efforts. I now have at least one of all of the BB-1's used by Chevrolet, and most of the universal aftermarket units, including the very rare, but not very desirable BB-1 Special that is seldom seen. The Chrysler units seem a little more difficult to find, but I have a couple of them as well. I have enough to start my article when the weather warms, and I can add to it as I acquire other units. I will start with the Chevrolet units, and when they are done, the unfinished article will be posted on my website, and then amended when possible. Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbking Posted February 20 Author Share Posted February 20 Updated list: Numbered 257s, 262s, 289s, 586s, 638s, 640s, 641s, 2035s, 2212s, 3377s, 4403s Coded 4A1, 4A2, 4A3, 6A1, 6B1, 6B2, 6C1, 6C2, 6D1R, 6F1, 6J2, 6J3, 6K2, 6K3, 6N1, 6N2, BB1D Need one of each of the above, please help if you can. Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbking Posted February 28 Author Share Posted February 28 (edited) Updated list: Numbered 257s, 262s, 586s, 638s, 640s, 641s, 2035s, 2212s, 3377s, 4403s Coded 4A1, 4A2, 4A3, 6A1, 6B1, 6B2, 6C1, 6C2, 6D1R, 6F1, 6J2, 6J3, 6K2, 6K3, 6N1, 6N2, BB1D Have all of the Chevrolet models, including variations, and most of the universals; but the early Pymouth, DeSoto, Chrysler, Dodge truck and marine carbs seem to be hiding. Original tags are mandatory; condition is less important. As long as the original tag is present, and the carburetor is complete, I am interested. After 60 plus years of doing so, pretty good at disassembling what many would call junk. Need one of each of the above, please help if you can. Here is the link to the beginnings of the article. There is still a lot of data to be added (ie casting number once I get them apart), plus pictures of each carb as I acquire the carb, and have the time (and the weather cooperates!) to disassemble, clean, and picture: Carter type BB-1 article Jon Edited February 28 by carbking (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30DodgePanel Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 (edited) @carbking your work on carb research has been incredible to watch over the few short years I've been following. I can't begin to imagine how many hours and funds you've put into it for the benefit of so many across the globe. Never underestimate the impact you are making in other peoples lives. Your work is much appreciated. Dave Edited February 29 by 30DodgePanel (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbking Posted March 3 Author Share Posted March 3 Found the 4A2 and 4A3 in my inventory; thought I had them but could not find them until today. Updated list: Numbered 257s, 262s, 586s, 638s, 640s, 641s, 2035s, 2212s, 3377s, 4403s Coded 4A1, 6A1, 6B1, 6B2, 6C1, 6C2, 6D1R, 6F1, 6J2, 6J3, 6K2, 6K3, 6N1, BB1D Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbking Posted March 14 Author Share Posted March 14 Updated 14 March - acquired the BB1D in a trade, so now have one of each of the Universals, and one of each of the Chevrolets, including the Chevrolet variations. Updated list: Numbered 257s, 262s, 586s, 638s, 640s, 641s, 2035s, 2212s, 3377s, 4403s Coded 4A1, 6A1, 6B1, 6B2, 6C1, 6C2, 6D1, 6D1R, 6F1, 6J2, 6J3, 6K2, 6K3, 6N1 Surely someone has some of these squirreled away. Will buy, trade for, whatever; and I have some pretty good trade bait! Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sagefinds Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 On 3/14/2024 at 5:37 PM, carbking said: Updated 14 March - acquired the BB1D in a trade, so now have one of each of the Universals, and one of each of the Chevrolets, including the Chevrolet variations. Updated list: Numbered 257s, 262s, 586s, 638s, 640s, 641s, 2035s, 2212s, 3377s, 4403s Coded 4A1, 6A1, 6B1, 6B2, 6C1, 6C2, 6D1, 6D1R, 6F1, 6J2, 6J3, 6K2, 6K3, 6N1 Surely someone has some of these squirreled away. Will buy, trade for, whatever; and I have some pretty good trade bait! Jon Jon,It's the number on the brass tag,correct? I see I have a BB1D and 17S,used with a governor I guess,I think there are one or two more around here somewhere,see if I can find them. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbking Posted March 17 Author Share Posted March 17 Steve - yes, the number on the brass tag. I have both the BB1D and the 517s (there should be a 5 in front of the 17s). Someone on here will want the BB1D. Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbking Posted March 26 Author Share Posted March 26 Updated 26 March - acquired the 6D1R. Updated list: Numbered 257s, 262s, 586s, 638s, 640s, 641s, 2035s, 2212s, 3377s, 4403s Coded 4A1, 6A1, 6B1, 6B2, 6C1, 6C2, 6D1, 6F1, 6J2, 6J3, 6K2, 6K3, 6N1 Surely someone has some of these squirreled away. Will buy, trade for, whatever; and I have some pretty good trade bait! Started getting some pictures on the article: BB-1 article Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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