three barrel Holley ??

[A360]

A three barrel Holley for sale in Perth australia.

Never seen one before

Any comments on these , no I anm not buying it just interested why they existed.


http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/glen...e-982-three-barrel-1969-date-coded/1024526737

 

[Photon440]

One large oval hole flows more than two round ones. These were usually available in 950 and 1050 CFM sizes.

 

[BuckNeccid]

Pretty collectible, and worked good for their time. Then along came things like the Dominator and it outdated it

 

[terzmo]

A three barrel Holley for sale in Perth australia.

Never seen one before

Any comments on these , no I anm not buying it just interested why they existed.


http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/glen...e-982-three-barrel-1969-date-coded/1024526737

used to be extremely popular in early/mid 60's...rumor then was it was like putting dual quads on an engine without the dual quad expense or hassle

 

[lewtot184]

i've run them before back in the day. drive surprisingly well, easy to tune. parts are becoming hard to come by.

 

[theman440]

I had one on my Racecar for a while - worked good. I got an aftermarket metering plate (secondary) with removeable jets for better tuning and put a new removeable top diaphram for easier spring replacement.

 

[Cranky]

Ad says:

"Offered for sale is a super rare dated (August 1969) HOLLEY 982 List 4604- S = 1030CFM

These carbs for built for one year only (1969) for NASCAR, YENKO, BALDWIN MOTION, NICKEY,429 BOSS , HEMI cars alike.
Some drag racers used them back in the day also.
This carb is in excellent condition and even has a new rebuild kit with it.
Been sitting in a cardboard box for years and no use for it.
Rare part for your muscle car."

1200 bucks worth it and is this ad correct? I remember a couple of guys talking about them back in the day but never knew they were offered as the ad says....

 

[krowbar]

Ad says:

"Offered for sale is a super rare dated (August 1969) HOLLEY 982 List 4604- S = 1030CFM

These carbs for built for one year only (1969) for NASCAR, YENKO, BALDWIN MOTION, NICKEY,429 BOSS , HEMI cars alike.
Some drag racers used them back in the day also.
This carb is in excellent condition and even has a new rebuild kit with it.
Been sitting in a cardboard box for years and no use for it.
Rare part for your muscle car."

1200 bucks worth it and is this ad correct? I remember a couple of guys talking about them back in the day but never knew they were offered as the ad says....

Looks bad ***. I would try it, but not for 1200.

 

[WileE]

Ad says:

"Offered for sale is a super rare dated (August 1969) HOLLEY 982 List 4604- S = 1030CFM

These carbs for built for one year only (1969) for NASCAR, YENKO, BALDWIN MOTION, NICKEY,429 BOSS , HEMI cars alike.
Some drag racers used them back in the day also.
This carb is in excellent condition and even has a new rebuild kit with it.
Been sitting in a cardboard box for years and no use for it.
Rare part for your muscle car."

1200 bucks worth it and is this ad correct? I remember a couple of guys talking about them back in the day but never knew they were offered as the ad says....

Yes ! I'm not sure about one year only, though. I lived in the area back then & we used to go to Baldwin to check out the Phase 3 cars at Motion. They'd guarantee you 11 second cars for X amount of $$$. I remember the oddball carb, it was supposed to be something like 950 cfm ?

 

[Photon440]

Ad says:

"Offered for sale is a super rare dated (August 1969) HOLLEY 982 List 4604- S = 1030CFM

These carbs for built for one year only (1969) for NASCAR, YENKO, BALDWIN MOTION, NICKEY,429 BOSS , HEMI cars alike.
Some drag racers used them back in the day also.
This carb is in excellent condition and even has a new rebuild kit with it.
Been sitting in a cardboard box for years and no use for it.
Rare part for your muscle car."

1200 bucks worth it and is this ad correct? I remember a couple of guys talking about them back in the day but never knew they were offered as the ad says....

I'm sure a carb dated 1969 was a one year only. The 3-bbls were made for many more years than that, starting around 1967 and going through the 70's. You'll see them every week on ebay, they're not uncommon. And usually for less than half the price of this, but also usually the 950 cfm size.

 

[lewtot184]

i gave $25 for mine back in'69. still got it!

 

[HYRDGOON]

I had a 3 barrel 1050 a long time ago... got big bucks for it from a guy that drag raced

 

[tallhair]

I'm just happy I've seen one now. Heard about them for years but had never seen one

 

[Meep-Meep]

Sounds just like the one I have. Mine is a 1030 and the most distinguishing feature is the lack of booster venturis in the secondary. Instead the 1030 uses dump tubes kind of like a TQ.

 

[cryplydog]

I had one back in the day on my raysoncraft v drive boat w/ 440. I should have kept holley and other rare stuff.it tuned well even with 320 duration isky cam and high comp pistons and 915 heads. cant belive im still standin, barely.

 

[62MAX]

Still have one of each,3916 and 4604,the old Edelbrock CH4B even had the divider notched for the secondary throttle plate.

Something to go with it,3916 is the 950,4604 the 1050.View attachment 130424View attachment 130425

 

[rumblefish360]

Just an FYI, Carter also made a 3bbl. Carb. Those I have not yet seen. Maybe, one day I'll see one and actually have some money to purchase one. I would love to try one out for Ha-ha's.
Until then, I'll have to settle with the 1,000 CFM TQ unit.

 

[62MAX]

Here you go.

 

[Meep-Meep]

Here you go.View attachment 130428View attachment 130429

That's it. I believe it was originally built for a Pontiac application.

 

[tallhair]

You would laugh if I told you what I imagined before when people discussed 3 BBL carbs before this thread ha ha! Or actually I'm sure you have a pretty good idea !!

Imagine 3 tubes LOL.

I would love to have one of these things now although I doubt I ever will unless I stumble upon a good deal or pick one up in a car purchase or something.