BARN find CHEVELLE Rochester 2jet Carburetor Rebuild

The revival of our barn find 1972 Chevelle continues. Abandoned and exposed to the elements since 1999, this Chevelle is now running and driving once again. Now that we have successfully revived the car, our next task is to rebuild the sub-systems to ensure long-term reliability. While barn finds are cool, we don't want this car to remain in that condition forever. The goal is to make this Chevelle a reliable daily driver for Trevor by the time he gets his license.
In the last video, Trevor and I replaced the fuel tank with a new one, deciding it wasn't worth reviving the original. With the fuel tank and rubber fuel lines addressed at the rear, it's now time to focus on the front of the Chevelle. The factory 2-barrel Rochester 2 Jet Carburetor needs a rebuild, along with new fuel lines. This carburetor rebuild is the final piece in our complete fuel system overhaul.
This is Trevor's first carburetor rebuild, so I walk him through the steps, providing a high-level overview of how a carburetor functions. I don't expect him to remember every detail, but I hope he realizes that it's not overly difficult or complicated.
Join us as Trevor and I take another step in getting this barn find back on the road for good.
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~ Trevor & Nick
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Growing up in rural Oregon, I was always around Hot Rods & Race Cars. I imagine my early exposure to this culture ignited a spark of interest in cars, which remains my passion.
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🏎️ I spent nearly ten years working in various BMW dealerships as a Master Technician. After a move back home to the PNW, I found myself no longer servicing German-made machines but now working with Italians. I spent nearly another ten years as a Ferrari Master Technician & Shop Foreman at a local Ferrari dealership.
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[@AutoTechNick]

It was tempting to set aside the old 2-barrel carb and slap on a 4150 double pumper, especially since I have all the necessary parts lying around the shop. However, my main goal is to teach Trevor that it's often easier and more rewarding to fix things rather than replace them. I want him to understand what it takes to make an abandoned or neglected car run well again and to see that it isn't as difficult as it seems. So, the 2-barrel stays on for now!
~ Nick

[@Twistedleafrodshop]

I’ve got the same carb on my 63, thanks for the video!

[@Backyardmechanicbywilliam]

Good job

[@AutoTechNick]

Thank you!