Douglas St. Clair wrote:

Their response on plating...

"Yes, that carb is a large venturi Autolite 4300. We do our own in-house
plating and that 4300 is supposed to be gold like a Holley. So, our
standard restoration runs $269.50 and will look like bare aluminum or the
plated version, which runs $369.50 and is gold in color. We recommend
plating your carb if you are in a high humid area or marine application
because the bare metal parts will start to rust almost immediately. Both
restorations get the full on re-engineering treatment. And yes, We are
looking at 2 weeks turnaround, possibly quicker."


It makes sense. You are still getting a great carb for less than the
price of a new Holley marine unit...

Rob