Ron,
You might want to contact:
Shadetree Motors, Ltd.
Skip Kelsey
3895 Mammoth Cave Ct.
Pleasanton, CA 94588
510-846-1309
I found that Skip was very helpful and friendly. He rounded up what I
believe is the last RH (or was it LH) cold start unit (choke) in the free
world for my 40 DCOE. I don't know if he sells used or new Webers, but he
defiantly had the parts for them and knew them inside out. It's worth a
shot.
Jeff Church
'59 Bugeye
-----Original Message-----
From: Ron Soave <redlotus@spacey.net>
To: spridgets@autox.team.net <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Date: Monday, August 17, 1998 7:12 PM
Subject: DCOE prices
>After much soul searching, I've decided to put a DCOE on the 1275
>(World's Longest Rebuild) for my Bugeye, and keep my 948 close by for
>those occasions when originality is an issue. What is a reasonable
>price? I saw insane prices for manifold-linkage-carb kits from Moss/VB.
>British Parts NW was $120-$160 cheaper, but still a huge chunk of cash.
>Does anyone have a new DCOE source they'd recommend, and what about used
>prices. I've priced the 45 DCOE. The DGV is much cheaper and I've had
>good luck with it on 1500's and MGB 1.8's, but I'm told by the highest
>of authorities (Frank) that the DCOE is much more effective with a 1275.
>Thanks,
>Ron
>PS - Did you hear what they found in Monica's dress? A wad of bills.
>
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