01-01-2018, 02:48 PM | #1 |
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Model a parts
I just can't get this through my thick head, just what makes a manifold made to put twin carburetors on worth 4 to $500 I think it's ridiculous and will not pay that for that small of a manifold.
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01-01-2018, 02:52 PM | #2 |
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It is not a circumstance that is unique to the Ford Model A.
In the free and open marketplace, it is called "Supply and Demand". And it some instances it is merely a matter of 'throwing mud against the wall - and seeing what sticks". And too, there is the old adage, "There is a fool born every minute". There are still buyers for the Brooklyn Bridge. |
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01-01-2018, 05:38 PM | #3 |
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Broolyn bridge?
Is that still available? I tried to buy it a few years ago and could only come up with $5.27 Someone else out bid me. I need to try again! |
01-01-2018, 06:13 PM | #4 |
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I don't recall seeing a dual carb manifold that was that expensive. I see that the Vortex dual updraft intake with two linkages now sells for around $330.00 . The one that I bought a few years agao from Charlie Yapp was less . I paid around six hundred for an old original cast iron Trojan dual updraft manifold that came with two rebuilt Zenith model A carbs , the fuel lines , a bag full of Zenith jets and parts plus the original linkage . I remember seeing Trojan manifolds in magazines when I was a teenager and had always wanted one for my model A .Trojan manifolds started showing up on eBay in the early two thousands and I would cheap out and get outbid when they sold for over three hundred for the bare manifold only .When the one that I now have came up I was hell bent and determined not to get out bid and I managed to prevail . Considering that I got the full setup plus parts , I feel that I did OK . The best dual updraft manifold that I have came from Steve Becker at Berts model A center . I bought this cast iron Uniflo manifold in 95 and it was made later in the 30s for use on the model B engine . The Uniflo has larger runners than my other manifolds and out performs them all . As far as price goes , I see that a finned aluminum dual downdraft intake manifold sells for $220.00 in Snyders catalog .It all depends on what a person wants and what they are willing to pay . I am happy with mine.
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01-01-2018, 06:36 PM | #5 |
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We produce & sell a finned dual carb one for $195.00 , If you want picture then mail me , Freight should not be too expensive,
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01-01-2018, 06:39 PM | #6 |
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There are plenty of people out in this old world that cant even figure out why anybody in their RIGHT MIND WOULD WANT AN MODEL A OR ANY OLD CAR FOR THAT MATTER |
01-01-2018, 07:00 PM | #7 |
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Right on , Triumphleroy !!!!!!!
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01-01-2018, 10:21 PM | #8 |
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michael A,
I can appreciate your frustration. Most of the things I want are out of my budget as well. For instance, that 25 year old trophy wife, the upkeep would kill me, if she didn't! Happy new year! |
01-01-2018, 11:15 PM | #9 |
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If people are willing to pay the price then it is worth that price.
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01-02-2018, 12:54 AM | #10 |
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Slammin, post #8 -
Yes, you are most definitely right ! Remember the old adage: "Be careful what you wish for . . . . it MIGHT come true !" |
01-03-2018, 10:14 AM | #11 |
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The past Trophy wife is looking at us now because we are desirable $$$ But we can afford to take her grown Daughter out now!
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