The Carter type WGD was first released in 1949, and Carter continued making them through 1972.
I have 182 listings in my database.
Chevrolet never used one as O.E.; but a number of A/M applications for Chevrolet exist. 3B - we make kits for all of them!
Q858 - guessing, based on your posts:
Carter 4078s was an A/M carb for 1964, 1965, and 1966 Chevrolet 283, replacing the 2GC Rochester. B7 would indicate a build date of February 1967.
Both the Rochesters and the Carter WGD's are excellent carbs. The WGD is infinately more tunable than the Rochester (for non-stock applications); but a carburetor that is more tunable is more difficult to tune.
To a restorer, so much junk, as it was never original.
To an enthusiast with a 283 from the above years who cares nothing about keeping his/her vehicle original and likes both fuel economy and power, the carb would have some value.
Jon.
