New carbs??..

what carter carb number would you need? I have a carb off a 69ish 383 (IIRC) I was going to use for parts but don't need it now!
I can't thank you enough for the offer that is totally cool !.. I've already tried this route and failed LOL.. I found it much easier to match the 1406 as there's so many around and the metering rods and whatnot are so much easier to find at local stores.. I had a friend actually give me one and he couldn't get it to idle. I blew it completely apart and dipped it in carb cleaner solution and it came out looking like a jewel. I then put a brand new rebuild kit in it and calibrated everything. I'll be damned if the thing didn't Idol... yes I blew out every small passage and inspected everything.. I think the base must have been warped or something... These carburetors that I have both operate and run fine and I think I could or should get $150 each.. actually I was just going to put them both up for sale and when one sells just keep the other.. I really just want to restart out with two Fresh shiny brand new carburetors bought both at the same time... And kind of take my lumps from there LOL...
Again very cool of you to make the offer!!!