'55 Patrician with Carter Carb, Houston TX

Posted by Bob E. On 2016/4/25 22:46:35

So I have this '55 which is new to me. It has a 352 which seems to be original (dont know hot to tell). All the literature says it should have a Rochester carb, but it has a Carter WCFB (can't find the model number but air horn has 6-889 stamp). it seems to run okay, idles speed seems to change with transmission position and the vacuum line runs are 'clunky.'. I'm about to adjust the linkages as per the manual.

My question is: does anyone else have such a combo? Seems odd that someone would replace the Rochester carb with the Carter but over 60 years who knows what went on. I assume there are some performance benefits of the Rochester otherwise they wouldnt have had this on the 'upgrade' from the Clipper series.

Also, I'm still learning this car and it would be nice to see another. Are there any 55 or 56 Patricians in the Houston area? I live Southeast of town and it would be great to be able to compare one in good shape with mine to figure out what is what.

thank you,
Bob

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