‘67 Big Block Fuel Pump Rebuild

[Gary J.]

I need to get my early ‘67 crimp big block fuel pump rebuilt. Who is a good source for providing this service?

[Gary B.]

Fred Ballard may still be the only person restoring crimped pumps. I don’t know if he still is active, but this contact info was correct in 2020. - Gary

Fred Ballard
28916 Flowerpark Drive
Canyon Country, Ca. 91387-1801
661-251-2362
fredsclassics@hotmail.com

[Tim G.]

Fred does survivor style restorations where the pump is not restored and restoration type rebuilds. Mark your box on the exterior what type of rebuild you want. The survivor rebuild is all done in house. He does great work, all my cars have Fred’s pumps rebuilt and installed.
you have a rare piece there.

[Gary J.]

Thanks guys for the responses. I have sent Fred an email and his response was that he quit taking pumps two months ago. He is overwhelmed right now with pumps to be clean tumbled and plated. There is hold up with the plater as he has to send out batches at a time to save on the cost of plating. I am going to add my name to the list and wait.

[Tim G.]

With limited people having the skills needed to rebuild a non-rebuildable pump, and doing it very well, I'm sure Fred is backlogged.
I will put on a parts store pump and send my original off for a rebuilt and just wait for it to arrive. That way, I can drive the car in the interim.

[Owen L.]

I need some advice in this regard: My '67 has its original 427 pump too. The engine needed to be rebuilt for the first time last fall and I am debating what to do with the pump - reinstall it or put in a replacement and just store it. There are no plans for showing or judging the car... any advice on this?

[David H.]

I need some advice in this regard: My '67 has its original 427 pump too. The engine needed to be rebuilt for the first time last fall and I am debating what to do with the pump - reinstall it or put in a replacement and just store it. There are no plans for showing or judging the car... any advice on this?

Owen

Cost of a rebuild vs cost of something that works?

Tim Gilmore's approach (above) seems good. Something that works and rebuild original.

Rebuild now, even if it takes awhile, beats waiting and later, not finding anyone that can rebuild these pumps.

Dave

[Gary J.]

Owen, this is what I would do. I would get on Fred waiting list and when he contacts you, I would send him my original pump. Fred is the only one offering this service. If something happens to Fred this service is lost unless it is passed on. Over the years I have seen part restorers either retire or pass on and no one to take over the business. The problem is nobody wants to put in the hard work it takes to run a business and pay attention to details as your signature is going on it. Nothing like having the original part on your car.