OK, I almost made it 24 hrs. without saying anything. <img src=images/icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>
I have been looking for a 1.08 4100 for my wife's '65 A-code for a little while. Earlier in the week I ran across someone selling 4 old Ford carbs. First of all they were completely mis-categorized as collectible dairy items. Secondly, they all had the same description. The seller obviously just cut and pasted. The description read:
This auction is for one Ford FMCO 4 Barrel Carburetor complete. Marked on base as C4AFD3. This has been stored on the shelf for many years and is ready to be rebuilt. This would fit from early 60's to mid 70's and has the same bolt pattern as the Holley Carb.
I couldn't find anything about a C4AFD3, but I figured it was for a galaxy or something. Anyway, one of the carbs looked promising. I emailed the seller and asked what the number (venturi size) was on the side of the carb. Not completely understanding, she emails me back:
Thanks for your interest, the numbers are:
CARB #1 C4AFD3
CARB #2 C3AFAV
CARB #3 6ZC C6ZFC
CARB #4 C5AFF
Holy Crap! When I saw #3 I almost fainted. I immediately went to the auction and looked more closely at the picture. I had ignored it because it didn't have a choke. Well, now I knew why. It even has the carb tag on it. Needless to say, I wanted it. There were two bidders who had bid it to $50. When there were two minutes left, I bid $200. I wound up getting it for $76.50 plus shipping.
I have no idea what I am going to do with it. It is too late in '66 for my '66 GT. I may keep it as a backup or sell it. Talk about getting lucky.