Roof Deuce Restoration

[mockingbird812]

I really like seeing folks' in-process photos of the restoration of their cars so I thought I'd return the favor.

Most of you probably remember this car being talked about a few years ago on this site. Steve Sandlin bought the car from the Roofs and about a year ago I caught Steve in a weak moment and now I own it. The car is being restored in Donahue, Iowa by the mayor and his crew. The car is going back together now and is a few months from completion.

Earl and Linda Roof were the original owners of this Deuce and bought it in Canonsburg on September 19th 1970.

As found photos:


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/As%20Discovered/187704-Roof3.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/As%20Discovered/Roof4.jpg


Note the smog pump bracket is still in place in this photo:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/As%20Discovered/IMG_0009.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/As%20Discovered/IM002268-1.jpg

[Salvatore]

Going to be Day-2 Sam? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[mockingbird812]

Sammy - I have all of the Roof's Day-2 parts and most are restored. Car will intitially go together nearly stock and eventually Day-2 including original Cherry Bombs, slapper bars, McCreary tires, Fly-eye. headers, Ansen aluminum slots, etc. will come later.

More as found photos:


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/As%20Discovered/blueDeuce1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/As%20Discovered/blueDeuce5.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/As%20Discovered/blueDeuce2.jpg

[firstgenaddict]

Nice... I remember the car from years back...

[enio45]

Sam, any shots on the resto that you can release ahead of the SYC show??

This will be sweet when its done!

[mockingbird812]

More:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/As%20Discovered/tn_DSCF8807.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/As%20Discovered/P1070532.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/As%20Discovered/blueDeuce8-1.jpg

[mockingbird812]

[ QUOTE ]
Sam, any shots on the resto that you can release ahead of the SYC show??

This will be sweet when its done!

[/ QUOTE ]


Thanks Ed. I'll get there eventually dude - 'course I gotta tell a story along the way. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[CC Rider]

I can hear Magic Carpet Ride playing now! What a great Nova.

Keep 'em coming Sam, great pics! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[mockingbird812]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/As%20Discovered/188303-12.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/As%20Discovered/188304-13.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/As%20Discovered/tn_DSCF8805.jpg

[mockingbird812]

More as found photos:


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/As%20Discovered/blueDeuce6-1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/As%20Discovered/P1070504.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/As%20Discovered/P1070505.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/As%20Discovered/P1070503.jpg

[Zedder]

Very cool Sam! Keep the pics coming in as she goes through her transformation http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[ORIGLS6]

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[MosportGreen66]

Very cool Sam. You have some awesome cars!
CTB is an LT1 and a 4speed: original motor to boot??

[owners2]

I like, keep the pics coming...

[beater68427]

Very cool car!!

[Nova Jed]

I loved the original story of this car and it's great to see that it's getting what it deserves! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[WILMASBOYL78]

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[PeteLeathersac]

[ QUOTE ]
I loved the original story of this car and it's great to see that it's getting what it deserves! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

Me too!.
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/showflat.php/Cat/0/Number/187731/page/0/fpart/all/vc/1

Congrats Sam!!!
And where did the big Yenko Crest decals end up?.

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif
~ Pete

[COPO 70 RS/Z28]

Congrats Sam

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[1969l78]

Very cool

[mockingbird812]

Thanks for the congrats. I am tickled pink that I own this terrific car. I'll post a bunch more photos this evening.

Pete: I have not asked Linda or Earl about the crests. I'll check with them next time I call.

[Xplantdad]

It's about time that you let the cat out of the bag...

I knew I'd get to see pictures one way or another...LOL http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif

[camarojoe]

[ QUOTE ]
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/showflat.php/Cat/0/Number/187731/page/0/fpart/all/vc/1

Congrats Sam!!!
And where did the big Yenko Crest decals end up?.

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif
~ Pete

[/ QUOTE ]

They were added to a large collection of junk in PA. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[mockingbird812]

Some of the Deuce's original components or day two items purchased by the Roofs.


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Original%20Components/100_0228-1.jpg

[mockingbird812]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Original%20Components/100_0227.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Original%20Components/100_0226.jpg

[scuncio]

Nice car Sam! You own some cool stuff.

[mockingbird812]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Original%20Components/P1070362.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Original%20Components/100_0509.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Original%20Components/100_0508.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Original%20Components/100_0504.jpg

[mockingbird812]

Original "SS" Wheels are in very nice shape and so are the original Yenko caps.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Original%20Components/DSCF8812_2.jpg


Three of the four McCreary tires run on the Deuce are in terrific shape. Don White (GTO Don) helped me out with the 4th (and 5th). Thanks Don.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Original%20Components/P1080391.jpg


Ansen aluminum slots (4) that were run on the Deuce.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Original%20Components/tn_PICT0288.jpg

[mockingbird812]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Original%20Components/P1070386.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Original%20Components/IM002832.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Original%20Components/P1070593_2.jpg

[Roof]

Gotta get some Beach Boys in that tape player!!!
"Round, round, getta round, I getta round". All of a sudden I'm 18 years old again and cruising through the streets of Indiana with the old gang!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gifLinda

[enio45]

Get the popcorn out - this is going to be good!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[Salvatore]

I am with you Ed. Keep em comin Sam! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[m22mike]

Sam
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/drool.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

Mike http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[PeteLeathersac]

[ QUOTE ]
Gotta get some Beach Boys in that tape player!!!
"Round, round, getta round, I getta round". All of a sudden I'm 18 years old again and cruising through the streets of Indiana with the old gang!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gifLinda

[/ QUOTE ]

Nice to see you're still hangin' out here Linda!.

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif
~ Pete

[Roof]

Appreciated your support in the original post, Pete. We still check in every now and again. Linda

[mockingbird812]

Hey Linda. Nice of you to stop in. Mom is in Indiana now and says it is downright cold. I can understand your wanting to hear some Beach Boys right now. Seems that's the closest you'll get to a warm sunny beach http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif . I may be heading back to Indiana sooner than later. I'll let you know. Be talking to you soon.

Say 'hey' to Earl and stay warm (looks like you are headed all the way up to the 30's tomorrow http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif )! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[mockingbird812]

This is pretty much all that I gave to the talented Mr. Cumby in order to recreate the vintage Gabriel decals that were found on the Roof's day two air shocks. His results are below......... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

Thanks Dennis! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Restored%20Components/hijacker-1.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Original%20Components/IM002832.jpg


http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Restored%20Components/100_0916.jpg

[Xplantdad]

That Cumby is a talented guy! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[DarrenX33]

[ QUOTE ]
That Cumby is a talented guy! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

The best! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

[Mr. Chevy]

Sam, are you bringing this car to the reunion this year in Collinsville???? I think you should, would be a cool display.. Car is very neat!! Good luck w/finishing the project... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

Rich.... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[mockingbird812]

Hey Rich,

The thought had crossed my mind. I personally plan on coming and certainly want to bring the Deuce with me if at all possible. Ed Montini (enio45) and I talked about getting a transport truck together (like Stefano and Mike G. do) and see if we can find 4 other cars in our area to make the same journey to Collinsville with us. I'll post something on a separate thread.

Thanks!

P.S. Your Nova gonna be there? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

[mockingbird812]

Here is another crayon marking on the block that I wanted to post. Would like to hear from others regarding its meaning:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Original%20Components/100_02201.jpg

[mockingbird812]

One of the benefits of a low mile car, even if it needs to be restored, is that many of the original parts are still with the car. I am fortunate in that I had to track down relatively few parts. Here are some of the more significan items that I had to track down (both of these were reworked/restored by Jerry Macneish):


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Restored%20Components/100_0921.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Restored%20Components/100_0926.jpg

[mockingbird812]

Here are a few original items that have been restored.....


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Restored%20Components/100_0845.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Restored%20Components/100_0476.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Restored%20Components/100_0729.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Restored%20Components/100_0872.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Restored%20Components/100_0873.jpg

[mockingbird812]

This is the original WW reservoir believe it or not. The 1st lady of Donahue is rumored to have a secret process to return this bottle to this incredible condition http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif ....


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Restored%20Components/100_0884.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Restored%20Components/100_0883.jpg

[Mr. Chevy]

[ QUOTE ]
Hey Rich,

The thought had crossed my mind. I personally plan on coming and certainly want to bring the Deuce with me if at all possible. Ed Montini (enio45) and I talked about getting a transport truck together (like Stefano and Mike G. do) and see if we can find 4 other cars in our area to make the same journey to Collinsville with us. I'll post something on a separate thread.

Thanks!

P.S. Your Nova gonna be there? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

Sam, no not gonna bring the Nova.. Chicago Vettefest was enough this past fall... I just want to come and spectate like I did last year and have a good time...

Rich http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[ORIGLS6]

[ QUOTE ]
The 1st lady of Donahue is rumored to have a secret process to return this bottle to this incredible condition


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Restored%20Components/100_0884.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Restored%20Components/100_0883.jpg

[/ QUOTE ]

A Lady of many hidden talents. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Restored%20Components/100_0476.jpg

Those are NICE! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/drool.gif

[1969grb]

Sam, http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gifMake it happen!!!

Grady http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[mockingbird812]

Dennis,

Those are the original valve covers and were also done by Jerry Macneish.

Correction to previous thread: Schonye tracked down the carb and distributor, not me http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Salvatore]

I saw the First Lady's workshop first hand. She is talented. Ken pays up for her talents!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

[Schonyenko2]

[ QUOTE ]
Dennis,

Those are the original valve covers and were also done by Jerry Macneish.

Correction to previous thread: Schonye tracked down the carb and distributor, not me http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

The distributor came from Jeff Dotterer. I believe Earl went down the road, and got the original carb back from his neighbor.(Earl correct me if I'm wrong.) The original dist went in an old chevy truck, if I remember the story correctly.
We did send the carb to McNeish.
I hate to bring this subject up since there seems to be a pretty good battle going on about it, but on the lift bracket issue, I've seen 2 maybe 3 original deuces that had the double leg frt bracket while mine has the single. None were painted and seemed to be natural. I do wonder a little about the possibility of the frt at least being slightly silver cad plated. As Grady mentioned, it seems like there was something on them, but it didn't last long. But then maybe not. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif

[ORIGLS6]

[ QUOTE ]
I hate to bring this subject up since there seems to be a pretty good battle going on about it, but on the lift bracket issue, I've seen 2 maybe 3 original deuces that had the double leg frt bracket while mine has the single. None were painted and seemed to be natural. I do wonder a little about the possibility of the frt at least being slightly silver cad plated. As Grady mentioned, it seems like there was something on them, but it didn't last long. But then maybe not.

[/ QUOTE ]

Again I say, it's this "always" and "never" thing. I refuse to believe that, given the human factor on an assembly line and the number of different suppliers across the country, every single car that came down those lines had exactly the same parts, stampings, finishes, yadda, yadda, yadda as the car before them. There were differences! Accept it.
Too many self proclaimed experts should take a closer look at the english language. They may believe they're GOOD, but they need to take note that there are TWO "O"s in that word.

[lzdick]

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[Xplantdad]

Well said Dennis...

[Bill Pritchard]

[ QUOTE ]
Well said Dennis...

[/ QUOTE ]

Ditto! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[mockingbird812]

Here are some more shots for the archaeologists types out there....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Tear%20Down/IMG_0001_2_2_2.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Tear%20Down/IMG_0004_2_2_2.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Tear%20Down/P1070507.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Tear%20Down/IMG_0004.jpg

[mockingbird812]

Overall the sheetmetal is in nice shape except for a few small typical spots. Trunk floor is outstanding and the floors are very nice except for a few small pin holes as seen in the last photo.....


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Tear%20Down/IMG_0005_2.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Tear%20Down/IMG_0004_2_2.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Tear%20Down/IMG_2.jpg

[mockingbird812]

Original rubber mats are in very nice condition....


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Tear%20Down/P1070538.jpg

[mockingbird812]

Original door panels are exceptional, just dusty. Here are some of the date codes and part #s ....


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Tear%20Down/P1070563.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Tear%20Down/P1070565.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Tear%20Down/P1070567.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Tear%20Down/P1070566.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Tear%20Down/P1070577-1.jpg

[SuperNovaSS]

Thanks for taken the time to post. What a cool car! Did you toy at all with leaving it as is, or did it need too much?


Jason

[mockingbird812]

The Roof's replaced the Hurst shifter originally delivered in the Deuce with a Hurst "Competition Plus" ..... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Tear%20Down/P1070519.jpg

[mockingbird812]

Jason,

I suppose the car could have been a time capsule with all of the great day-two items through out. However, the car was repainted once and the underside was painted white (as cool as that was back in the day http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif ).

Glad your enjoying the photos! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[mockingbird812]

Door sills are in incredible condition. The Roofs were obviously careful about not letting the seat belt buckle get closed in the door. Not a ding to be found (that is a tar like substance on the sills in the photos).

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Tear%20Down/P1070583.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Tear%20Down/P1070582.jpg

[mockingbird812]

Couple more interior shots....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Tear%20Down/P1070634.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Tear%20Down/P1070631.jpg

[SuperNovaSS]

I thought the white underside was part of a Yenko/Hurst conversion deal. She will look great restored.


Jason

[Salvatore]

[ QUOTE ]
Door sills are in incredible condition. The Roofs were obviously careful about not letting the seat belt buckle get closed in the door. Not a ding to be found (that is a tar like substance on the sills in the photos).

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Tear%20Down/P1070583.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Tear%20Down/P1070582.jpg

[/ QUOTE ]Real nice Sam. Now don't send those door sills out to be polished. Do it yourself and save your money to buy us dinner at the SCR. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[mockingbird812]

ME buy YOUSE guys dinnerhttp://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif! You know, Schonye ain't doing this resto for freehttp://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif. I asked him to, but I just got this look (from the 1st lady!) http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif

[Schonyenko2]

Hell, I get that look from the 1st lady all the time.
And it's to late. I sent the sills out for polish.

[Roof]

That tar like substance is rubber compound from the good old McCreary Tire Factory where Earl worked once upon a time. By the way Sam and Schonye, the reverse lock out rod is still here and we also have the T-handle that we used on the shifter. It's actually the second one we bought since Earl stripped the threads on the first one.

[Schonyenko2]

We were just talking about ordering a rod for that. I guess if you want, you could send it out to us, or let me know quietly and we'll charge Sam double, and split it with you. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[Salvatore]

Charge Sam for the rod and you can sell it to me for even more. I need one! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif SHHH don't tell him, he will never buy ribs in St.Louis. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/drool.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[mockingbird812]

If you would Schonye, ask the sill polishers to put all that rubber compound in a little jar and mark it: "McCreary Tire Co., Indiana, PA". http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif


Linda - don't you be listenin' to these out-of-town boys. They are just crazy-loco http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif !


http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[Bill Pritchard]

[ QUOTE ]
let me know quietly and we'll charge Sam double, and split it with you. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

Looks like the American entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well in Donahue IA! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif

[mockingbird812]

These slapper bars have a cool back story to them which I'll cover later on. Schonye did a great job on their restoration. They are pretty unique for Novas with rear sway bars in that they accommodate the sway bar instead of requiring it to be removed....

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Restored%20Components/100_0892.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Restored%20Components/100_0895.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Restored%20Components/100_0894.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Restored%20Components/100_0893.jpg

[Xplantdad]

Cool adjustable snubbers... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif

[mockingbird812]

Some more parts ready to go on the car....

Notice the original orange sticker on the steering column.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Restored%20Components/100_0817.jpg

Original Radiator.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Restored%20Components/100_0452.jpg

Reskinned bell housing (Jerry Macneish)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Restored%20Components/100_0349.jpg

Couple of parts from Rick's (Mr.70) treasure trove. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Restored%20Components/lugsrelayfan0004.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Restored%20Components/tailensdecalpcvspkr0008.jpg

Original exhaust manifolds back from Macneish. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Restored%20Components/100_02033.jpg

This puppy was expensive to do but turned out real nice. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Restored%20Components/100_0201.jpg

Original pump.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Restored%20Components/P1070520.jpg

[Roof]

$$$$ http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif $$$$ http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif $$$$ http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif $$$$ http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif $$$$ http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif $$$$ http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif $$$$ http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif $$$$ http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif $$$$ http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif $$$$ http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif


Email me your address Schonye and I'll get that lock out rod in the mail on Tuesday. I'll check on the price of that new Cadillac I've had my eye on and we'll work out a bill for Sam later!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

Sam, kinda neat to know that the slapper bars (and probably a lot of the other parts) came from your papa's store in Indiana!!

[ORIGLS6]

Sam,
Cool bars! Do you know the manufacturer?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Restored%20Components/100_0892.jpg

[mockingbird812]

Hey Dennis,

I concur http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif . There was no part # or manufactures label/marking to be found on them. Schonye says he hasn't seen these types before. I'll let you know if I unearth anything.

[Schonyenko2]

Their quality control is kinda unusual. The snubber adjustment tower is a well manufactured piece, but the mounting plates,(as you can plainly see) were hacked, and never dress ground leaving a pretty nasty looking torch cut. I had heard of these before, but these are the first I've ever seen. No name, or stamp anywhere. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif
If I'd have known about them back in the day, I'd have had a set on my deuce.

[mockingbird812]

Schonye,
I think I remember back in Linda's original thread that Earl may have modified the mounting plates by removing the shock mounting points. I'll see if I can find the thread. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif

[mockingbird812]

Here is Linda's posting from 6 Feb 2006 wrt the modification to the traction bar mounting plate area:


Earl says he bought the traction bars at Auto Parts store on Gompers Avenue. I think this was Sam's Papa's store. Earl's uncle Jack Rising used to work for this store. Earl says there were brackets on the bars for the shocks to bolt to but he cut them off so he didn't have to take the sway bar off . Then he built a set for the neighbor's Nova. He says he put the traction bars on because he was tired of hearing the springs rap when he power shifted. One night we took the car to the Cadet down at Kittanning. After we had everyone's attention by driving through a few times, I got behind the wheel and took it through the parking lot. At the end of the lot where it was dark we did a quick driver swap and Earl burned it out of the lot and slapped it through the gears out on 422. Then we switched back and I drove it back through the parking lot so everyone thought I was the one horsing it. We had a lot of fun that night.

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Nice pics Sam! The 'CTB' in yellow on the side(s) of the block is consistent with other original engines, as is the white 'X's on the ends of the heads. The extra yellow writing is also consistent with others, although each engine seems to have different writing - my engine has a yellow 'JH' for example, written in paint with a long horizontal run down the side of the oil pan. The casting date of the engine is fairly early compared to others, as many were cast on the 18th then assembled on the 20th.

Cool slapper bars!

[Justbad Joe]

[ QUOTE ]
Original "SS" Wheels are in very nice shape and so are the original Yenko caps.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Original%20Components/DSCF8812_2.jpg
Just in passing 3 of the wheels are dated A 20 and 1 is A 17.
Joe

[mockingbird812]

Cool. I just talked to your Pappy about this a few minutes ago! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

Hey Marlin. All indications from the Roofs are that these 4 wheels (and the XT spare) are original to the car. Do other Deuces have this much spread between wheel assembly and car production (i.e 4 1/2 mos)?

[jeff morocco]

geez where have i been, i didnt even see this until now ! sam, thats going to be a cool ride when completed. so this car was from Indiana Pa. huh ? my parents grew up about 30 or so minutes from there in Clymer. thats cool !!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[Roof]

The wheels are definitely original to the car. Earl says we didn't even own a set of torches back then, he cut the brackets off the slapper bars with a hack saw.
Schonye, Everything looks GREAT in the pictures!!! Can't say how much it means to us that Sam is keeping this car day 2. I had always thought that if it was restored to original it would be like every other deuce out there and loose some of it's personality. This way it will still feel like it was once "our" car. I really can't wait to see it all back together!!

[mockingbird812]

I really can't wait to see it all back together!!

You and me both Linda http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif !! Curious how long you ran those stock SS wheels on the Deuce before you put the Ansen Aluminum slots on.

Thanks!

[mockingbird812]

Here are some prepartion shots of the restoration....


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Preparation/IMG_0011.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Preparation/IMG_0001.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Preparation/IM002702.jpg

[SuperNovaSS]

SOLID SOLID SOLID!

[mockingbird812]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Preparation/IM002806.jpg


Base coat Code 28 going on compliments of Just Bad Joe:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Preparation/IM003069.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Preparation/IM003071.jpg

[camarojoe]

[ QUOTE ]
[ QUOTE ]
Original "SS" Wheels are in very nice shape and so are the original Yenko caps.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Original%20Components/DSCF8812_2.jpg
Just in passing 3 of the wheels are dated A 20 and 1 is A 17.
Joe

[/ QUOTE ]

[ QUOTE ]
Hey Marlin. All indications from the Roofs are that these 4 wheels (and the XT spare) are original to the car. Do other Deuces have this much spread between wheel assembly and car production (i.e 4 1/2 mos)?

[/ QUOTE ]

I think if you look harder you'll see a 4 20 and a 4 17 rather than an "A". As far as I know AO SS wheels were dated with numerals, not letters... making them April 20 and April 17, If that's the case they aren't "4 1/2 months early" and are actually pretty consistent with the wheel dates of most every other Deuce. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/scholar.gif

Erik and I inspected this car when it was still home in Indiana, PA a few years ago but I forget what type of lugnuts were on it... are they chrome plated, or stainless capped? Pretty sure they were just plated, not the capped factory type you'd find on SS Chevelles.

[mockingbird812]

1970 calendar indicates "A 17" was a Saturday. Don't know if the factories would have been operating on a Saturday http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif . "4 17" and "4 20" would be wheels assembled on Friday and Monday http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif !

[camarojoe]

They are 4's not A's. Guaranteed.

[mockingbird812]

Clear coat....


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Preparation/IM0030841.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Preparation/IM003091.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Preparation/IM003088.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Preparation/IM003087.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Preparation/IM003076.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Preparation/100_0380.jpg

[owners2]

Looks Great !!! What brand paint do you prefer to use ??

[jeff morocco]

looks good guys..... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[Schonyenko2]

Just in passing, Sam requested no overspray on the underside, and he is going to finish out the paint daubs, and tags.
I believe Joe shot it with Dupont.

[bbbenny]

One more bit of great work out the of the DONAHUE shop!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gifBBBenny

[mockingbird812]

[ QUOTE ]
geez where have i been, i didnt even see this until now ! sam, thats going to be a cool ride when completed. so this car was from Indiana Pa. huh ? my parents grew up about 30 or so minutes from there in Clymer. thats cool !!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

Cool Jeff. Clymer is even closer than that - more like a stones throw! My Mom grew up in Indiana. I lived and worked there for awhile after high school. Roofs were just outside of Indiana in Creekside just to the north of town. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[jeff morocco]

i couldnt remember how far it was. when i lived in Punxsy a few years ago,i took my truck for some work to Indiana, thats probably where i got the 30 min.from.

[Salvatore]

[ QUOTE ]
One more bit of great work out the of the DONAHUE shop!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gifBBBenny

[/ QUOTE ]I second that!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Roof]

Hey Jeff, Nice to hear from another local! I was originally from Penn Run and most of my family still lives there. Most of the time when we took the Deuce over to visit we would go through Clymer and then in to Penn Run. It was a slight short cut for us and a change of scenery instead of always going through Indiana. So back in the day the Deuce was no stranger to Clymer.
Sam, will have to check with Earl on when the Ansen's went on.

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Joe is correct, that date is would be a 4 17 as letters were not used. The wheel dates are spot on with the other original deuce wheels, as they were purchased directly from MotorWheel by Yenko - not from GM. He apparently placed a pretty big order all at once given the consistency of dates amongst the cars. Although Yenko obviously had plenty of stock, if he could get away with not switching out the wheels on a given Deuce - he would. But one original owner insisted that they change the wheels, so they did - but simply tossed a handful of 'Y' centercap decals on the front seat!

Sam, why no overspray???

[Justbad Joe]

[ QUOTE ]
They are 4's not A's. Guaranteed.

[/ QUOTE ]
I guess I had a Howie moment. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Hey Linda is there any pictures of the car with the stripes on it?
Joe

[mockingbird812]

Personal preference Marlin. In my (feeble) mind, I got the motivated, enthusiastic, GM painter back in the day who just couldn't stand overspray on the underside of the car and painted my Deuce the way he would have painted his. If it makes you feel any better, there is spray thru on the SS and XT wheels! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

BTW, the original XT spare is dated "4 17" (another Friday assembled wheel http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif )

[ORIGLS6]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Preparation/100_0380.jpg

Geez, where are you guys working; the back room of Daisy Dooks? Looks like a regular lounge off to the right front of the car. Damned retired folks. Can't put in a full eight hours without a nap! Musta taken lessons from Howie. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif







(Slick paint! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif )

[mockingbird812]

Somebody needs an invite to 106 N. Main St. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

[ORIGLS6]

Been to the other shop but haven't seen the new digs.

Is that a prototype rosewood wheel hanging on the wall? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[Schonyenko2]

[ QUOTE ]
Been to the other shop but haven't seen the new digs.

Is that a prototype rosewood wheel hanging on the wall? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

In my younger days, I used to stop at a rather "dark" bar in East Moline called the living room East. This be our Living Room South. No cutting, welding, etc. Pretty much reassembly after paint so we don't contaminate the fresh paint. It used to be an Allis Chalmers dealership.
The steering wheel was givin to me by a Long Grove fireman who had a small antique shop in town until he sold the building.He didn't know what the hell it came off of either.

The next time the lovely Mrs. Cumby comes this way, you 'll have to stop out. Maybe we can find you a new yard sign. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[mockingbird812]

Joe comes thru: My hood tach was sent out for rework at Auto Instruments recently and it was determined that the innards were no longer working and were unrepairable due to specific parts availability, so they put new tach workings inside. I asked them to address the yellowed face. They said that they could not access the inside face because of the Dixco assembly process where the lense was glued to the Yenko Crest bezel. Well Joe worked his magic when the hood tach came back to Donahue and the results are below. Mighty impressive Joe http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif !! Looks great! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

Thanks!!

Before...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/As%20Discovered/188304-13.jpg

After http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif ....
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Restored%20Components/100_0952.jpg

[camarojoe]

Looks good...I think Auto Instruments is telling you stories. The lense shouldn't have been glued to the bezel. The faceplace just pops on, and the lense is removable with small screwdriver. I'd be interested in those original Dixco innards they took out and claimed were unrepairable if they didn't keep them.

[SuperNovaSS]

Yeah, that sounds like a story unless someone glued the bezel to the lens at some point. The bezel snaps on and off, and sometimes in half http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif.



Jason

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Joe is right the lense is screwed on - always removable.

Sam, I hope there is no spray through on the Magnum wheels, only on the XT wheel.

[mockingbird812]

Yes Marlin. Should have only said XT. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif

[Justbad Joe]

[ QUOTE ]
Looks good...I think Auto Instruments is telling you stories. The lense shouldn't have been glued to the bezel. The faceplace just pops on, and the lense is removable with small screwdriver.



[/ QUOTE ]
I totally agree. I think when they took it apart they stripped out the screw holes and just glued it back together. Looks alot better now.
Joe

[markinnaples]

Looks beautiful! Coming along great!

Anyone been to Luigi's Italian Restaurant in Clymer?

Was there years ago, wasn't sure if it was still open.

Tasty!

[mockingbird812]

Original Valve Cover Bolts (Schonye's fingernails are nicer than someone else I know http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif )....

PS - sorry for the bluriness, I was using Dan Vasic's camera http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif !!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Restored%20Components/100_0955.jpg

[mockingbird812]

[ QUOTE ]
Joe is right the lense is screwed on - always removable.

Sam, I hope there is no spray through on the Magnum wheels, only on the XT wheel .

[/ QUOTE ]


Here you go Marlin ....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Restored%20Components/100_0960.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Restored%20Components/100_0959.jpg

[Roof]

Mark, Luigi's is still in business and going strong, even selling their own sauce at Tate's supermarket in Clymer.
Joe, No pics with the stripes on. Earl shot a whole roll of film the day before we took them off. When we notified the developing lab that the pics had never arrived, they claimed they had gotten "lost". We've always been very disappointed about that.
Schonye, did you get a package yet? Went out on Tuesday.
Sam, so what will this car be known as now? Sam's Deuce(isn't there another Sam with a Deuce)? Griffith's Deuce? Sam Griffith's Deuce? I'm still trying to figure out what our new user name should be. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif
Earl says we ran the original wheels for about 3-4 years before putting on the Ansens.
Earl and I were talking about the tach the other day. He said that for some reason every time he turned on the headlights on the car the tach would drop about 200-400 rpms so he disconnected the light in the tach.
That Schoenthaler family sure is a good team!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

[Schonyenko2]

Nothing yet Linda. So what do you think is a good price to split? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif
Funny how the original owner/car name seems to kinda stay with the car. With us, there'll always be a Moses deuce, a "Ten seconds to Heaven" (Wild Bill Edel) deuce, and at least with us, always a Roof deuce. When you've owned them as long as you have from day one, there's part of your soul in that car that never leaves.
To bad about the pics. Deuce stripes are like fingerprints. No two sets are exactly alike. It would have been cool to see how your had been put on.
And thanks for the compliment, but most of the time it's more like Orange county chopper around here. Thank Heaven I'm the sane one. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

[Roof]

Hey sane one http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gifI priced the Caddy, don't think Sam will be willing to go that high, especially since we'll both be getting a cut. I'm thinking of buying another horse when I retire, maybe I should start checking prices on those!!
For some reason Earl and I didn't take a lot of pics when we were first married. Have sometimes wondered why that was since he had a really good camera and dabbled in photography and developing his own pictures when he was stationed in Germany.
I agree that part of your soul stays with the car. Every time I see another piece completed it brings back an old memory!!

[mockingbird812]

Hey Linda - thanks for the info on the Ansens. Joe S. did a great job on your original SS wheels, don't you think? Not sure they looked that nice when you 1st saw the car on the Yenko lot! I will forever call this Deuce the "Roof Deuce" you can be sure of that - just like Schonye said. What was the name of the Italian restaurant in the basement on Philadelphia St. I tried to google it but did not recognize any of the names that came up. Ate there many a time over the years. There were plastic grapes and vines hanging from the ceiling.

Ah, it just came to me................Bruno's! yum! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

P.S. now don't go changing your user name http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif . We know where you're coming from. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[ORIGLS6]

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Thank Heaven I'm the sane one.

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[jeff morocco]

i talked to my dad and asked him if he knew anyone with the last name Roof, and he either remembers Earl or maybe his sister if he has one. he might have went to school with his brother,my uncle, mike morocco. they went to Penns Manor. i ate at luigis last christmas and i think the owner is a Tate, thats why the sauce is for sale at Tates foods. i believe the restaurant in Dubois is the same name also. there is also a car collector in Dubois as well. has alot of cars by his grocery store.....i cant remember the name of the store though. he may have sold the store now that i think about it........"yuns" have a good day now...... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[jeff morocco]

aaahhh, just remembered the name of the grocery store guy. Don Fezell. if thats spelled correctly. he has some cool cars. i believe a yenko camaro too.

[Salvatore]

Don Fezell has an amazing collection! LOVES old drag cars! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[mockingbird812]

I've seen several articles on Don's wonderful collection of fine cars and would love to see it some time.

Here is the Deuce's original horn back from the Horn Works...


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[mockingbird812]

Partial VINs on firewall...


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[mockingbird812]

Detail of Schonye and son's work...


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Reassembly/100_0679_2.jpg

[1970ChevelleSS]

Amazing! Thanks for sharing Sam.

[mockingbird812]

Thanks Carmen - good to hear from you. How is married life treating you? Here are a few update photos ......


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[mockingbird812]

Moving in the right direction..... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Reassembly/100_0681.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Reassembly/100_0686.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Reassembly/100_07192.jpg

[Salvatore]

Man that looks good! Are they Kevins legs peeking out from under that Deuce, Schoneys right hand man? Again, IMO us nova guys have to thank the Schoenthaler's, The SCW guys and associates and a few others for really shedding some lite on the little somewhat overlooked musclecar! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/youguysrock.gif

[mockingbird812]

The boys are definitely in the zone, Sam, and their awesome results speak for themselves!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif It's comforting knowing that a dude, (democrat and all) that bought one of these new and still has it, is restoring my Deuce http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif!

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[MosportGreen66]

Day-2 car and no headers but smog??? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif Just playing Sam - thanks for sharing! Please keep up the good work.

-Dan http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Schonyenko2]

Naw, that's Joe. Probably sleeping under there.
We were planning on putting headers on the car. Sam had wanted white like the Roofs had. So we sent a set to Jet Hot to have coated arctic white. Unfortunatly the white looks very thin, and Jet hot insists that's the way they are. (not happy) So Sam made the management decision to put on the manifolds for now, with the intent, down the road, to get a better coating on the headers, and install them.
I've always had good results from jet hot, but I could have bombed these with VHT, and had them look better. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif

[Allen]

Ohhhhh I so wish I had a Yenko Deuce! That one is coming together really nicely.

[Mr. Chevy]

Car is looking good Sam & Ken.. Can't wait to see it at the Reunion..

Rich

[budnate]

Mayor..are these the original headers to the car redone???

[Schonyenko2]

Yes Sam. We sent the original headers to Jet hot. In the past, I've used the method of spraying VHT on the headers, them blowing heat up the tubes with a torch to dry the paint, them keep adding coats until I get the desired result. I thought Jet hot might have a better lasting process as after a year or so the paint flakes off. White is always difficult. Touch a tube with a dirty, or oily hand, and it's permanently there.

[mockingbird812]

Original upper ball joints were serviceable and were reused...

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[mockingbird812]

Front clip going back together...

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[Salvatore]

ALL assembly work performed in the First Ladies living room! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[ORIGLS6]

Looks like Howie helped with the windshield trim. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[SS427]

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif At least they could save this piece of trim. Howie's was toast! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif

[sYc]

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Looks like Howie helped with the windshield trim. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

LMAO http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif

[Schonyenko2]

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Looks like Howie helped with the windshield trim. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

LMAO http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

If Howie had helped, there'd be a sheetmetal screw through it.

[Kim_Howie]

Tough crowd http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/Charley.gif

[Kim_Howie]

Sam the car is looking GREAT!!!

[mockingbird812]

Disclaimer http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/scholar.gif (for those not astute enough to have noticed http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif): No photographs were staged in the making of this thread. As far as I know, no animals were harmed either. This is a true in-process, real-life, rubber-meets-the-road, no b*ll-sh*t restoration chronicle. Enjoy! Now back to your regularly scheduled thread http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[jeff morocco]

looks good ! a little bit of Schonye magichttp://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/graemlins/526.gif and shouldnt be long until http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[jeff morocco]

[ QUOTE ]
Disclaimer http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/scholar.gif (for those not astute enough to have noticed http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif): No photographs were staged in the making of this thread. As far as I know, no animals were harmed either. This is a true in-process, real-life, rubber-meets-the-road, no b*ll-sh*t restoration chronicle. Enjoy! Now back to your regularly scheduled thread http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

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http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/graemlins/229.gif....thats funny sam, i was going to say that i bet this car is already done and in AZ and you were just posting pics every couple a days to keep us here !!

[Schonyenko2]

[ QUOTE ]
Disclaimer http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/scholar.gif (for those not astute enough to have noticed http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif): No photographs were staged in the making of this thread. As far as I know, no animals were harmed either. This is a true in-process, real-life, rubber-meets-the-road, no b*ll-sh*t restoration chronicle. Enjoy! Now back to your regularly scheduled thread http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

That's not 100% true. There were some animals harmed. But we ate em. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Mr. Chevy]

Sam ,you sure that wasn't a six banger car to begin with and you got "duped" into buying a supposed Yenko??? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif

Just kidding, car looks great, can't wait to see it in St. Louis this summer!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

Rich http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Bruce]

Looking good Schonye and Sam, the attention to detail really shows. Keep up the fantastic work! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[1969l78]

Looking good http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[Nova Jed]

WOW!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/drool.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/drool.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/drool.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/Can-I-Have-It.gif

[Seattle Sam]

[ QUOTE ]
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Disclaimer http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/scholar.gif (for those not astute enough to have noticed http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif): No photographs were staged in the making of this thread. As far as I know, no animals were harmed either. This is a true in-process, real-life, rubber-meets-the-road, no b*ll-sh*t restoration chronicle. Enjoy! Now back to your regularly scheduled thread http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

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http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/killr68/graemlins/229.gif....thats funny sam, i was going to say that i bet this car is already done and in AZ and you were just posting pics every couple a days to keep us here !!

[/ QUOTE ]

Jeff, I will be visiting Schonye's shop today, I hope to see the progress on the Roof Deuce then!

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Looking good. Make sure you swap out those headlight plugs, toss the clear/white ones for the original browns.

[jeff morocco]

thats cool Sam, all i need to confirm is 1 picture and then ill believe. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[mockingbird812]

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/hmmm.gif Guess I'll have to photo shop the palm trees outa the picture, huh? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Seattle Sam]

[ QUOTE ]
thats cool Sam, all i need to confirm is 1 picture and then ill believe. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

Hey Jeff, I was traveling on business and this was a quick side trip, no camera with me! Even though I have no picture, it was definitely there in Iowa earlier today, and didn't look like it was headed to the transporter yet! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[Schonyenko2]

Had a nice visit from Sam this morning. Always good to visit with him, and he brings donuts http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif. Hope you had a good trip to DM.

[jeff morocco]

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thats cool Sam, all i need to confirm is 1 picture and then ill believe. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

Hey Jeff, I was traveling on business and this was a quick side trip, no camera with me! Even though I have no picture, it was definitely there in Iowa earlier today, and didn't look like it was headed to the transporter yet! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

okay then, maybe when i visit in a little while it will still be there !! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

business in Iowa ?? your company must be desperate huh ?
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[mockingbird812]

These valve covers are starting to grow on me http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/hmmm.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Reassembly/100_0815.jpg
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[enio45]

Sam, if you need a CAUTION Sticker for the car, let me know - there are a few NOS ones available!!

I think the valve covers could use on of the those low horse hp stickers and you will be all set.

[mockingbird812]

No worries my friend, I snagged the rare over-sized "CAUTION" sticker. You just can't put a price on safety + it looks c http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif l. Thanks for the offer though. BTW, how "low horse" should I go on those VCs? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Bill Pritchard]

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BTW, how "low horse" should I go on those VCs? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

I'm thinkin' "283 Turbo-Fire 195 HP" would be pretty believable in a little economy Nova.

[bilede]

[ QUOTE ]
[ QUOTE ]
BTW, how "low horse" should I go on those VCs? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

I'm thinkin' "283 Turbo-Fire 195 HP" would be pretty believable in a little economy Nova.

[/ QUOTE ]

No, 283 was never available in the 3rd gen nova so get the 307 at 200hp which was smallest lowest horse power v8 in 1970. you want it believable right?
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

[mockingbird812]

'spose I better leave the stripes off the body too. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[bilede]

yep, and since you don't want a standard old 307 nova I will take it off your hands for a reasonable price.. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[mockingbird812]

Got anything to trade. I like C. Silver, for example? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

[1969l78]

Man I love that color http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/drool.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/drool.gif

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Schoneye, swap out those gold cad bolts from the upper a-arm bushings - I'm thinking they should be black oxide. That alt wire plug looks gray - I think it should be white. Looks like you got the dust flaps on the right side of the wheelhouses - I learned that one the hard way!

Love that Fathom Blue! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[mockingbird812]

More progress in the engine bay ...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Reassembly/100_0967.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Reassembly/100_0968.jpg

[Mr. Chevy]

[ QUOTE ]
Schoneye, swap out those gold cad bolts from the upper a-arm bushings - I'm thinking they should be black oxide. That alt wire plug looks gray - I think it should be white. Looks like you got the dust flaps on the right side of the wheelhouses - I learned that one the hard way!

Love that Fathom Blue! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

Marlin, I believe your right on the bolts.. However, was there a difference from the small block alternator plugs in comparison to the big blocks??? Reason I bring this up is because mine has never been replaced on my 70 big block car and it is a grey ended plug just like what Ken has there...

Rich http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Bill Pritchard]

[ QUOTE ]
283 was never available in the 3rd gen nova so get the 307 at 200hp which was smallest lowest horse power v8 in 1970. you want it believable right?
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

Much better idea than mine, Bill! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif And I should know because my first new car was a 70 Nova with a 200hp 307 http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif

[mockingbird812]

Been some talk about these purple PCVs lately. When snapped into position only a trained eye will detect it.....http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Reassembly/100_10011.jpg

[mockingbird812]

Door reassembly. Original paper vapor barrier goes back on. Note the skewed way they were glued on at the factory. Schonye recreated this special factory touch by lining up the holes in the paper with the original screw holes of the door panel.


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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Reassembly/100_0978.jpg


Original door panel with original "YENKO DEUCE" stickers.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Reassembly/100_0984.jpg

[mockingbird812]

...and the original "XT"....


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[Schonyenko2]

The original A arm bolts were very pitted. Where we send parts out to be phosphated, it's 65.00 for a bolt, or a bucket of bolts. We have a 69 camaro in here also, whose owner could care less if he has cad bolts or not. So we used his, waited until we had a half bucket of hardware, and changed out the bolts.
The alt plugin on the original harness, and both of my deuces are the same as pictured.

[Salvatore]

[ QUOTE ]
Been some talk about these purple PCVs lately. When snapped into position only a trained eye will detect it.....http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Reassembly/100_10011.jpg

[/ QUOTE ]I believe the PCV valve hose clamp has the squared off ends and not the round ends. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gifCar is lookin killer Sam!

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

That's the 'safety' version, take a file to it.

[Schonyenko2]

[ QUOTE ]
That's the 'safety' version, take a file to it.

[/ QUOTE ]
Once you slice a groove in your forearm from the originals, you know why they make them this way now. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif

[Salvatore]

Don't be drippin any blood on that bad boy! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif Realll nice car Mayor! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[mockingbird812]

<font color="blue"> It's alive </font> http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif !!!! Word from up north is that at 1200 local (IA) the Deuce came to life again sucking the sweet agrarian air in thru her 4 bbl. Didn't ask if she saw her shadow or not http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif .

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Reassembly/100_0969.jpg

[Salvatore]

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[CamarosRus]

Schoney, What coating or Paint are you using say on front sway bar and upper control arm cross shaft, versus the color or contrast on the steering center link, ect, etc.

Can you share this info or rather not ????

I really appreciate your detail and workmanship.

Thanks,

[Roof]

I think she's homesick for Creekside http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif.

[Salvatore]

I bet you want it back! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[Roof]

I've been playing the lottery every week since it left, hoping if I hit it big maybe Sam would make a deal! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
It took me a long time to get used to that empty spot in front of my car when I'd pull into the garage. But we still have all those great memories and the car is finally getting the treatment it deserves!

[Salvatore]

Sam, Schoney and family are real good people! It will be a top shelf resto with a good home! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[Schonyenko2]

Linda, she was never lonely. She's been kept company by some of her kin ever since she got here. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[ORIGLS6]

Look on the bright side Linda. She went to "Deuce Heaven", and yet is still alive! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

[Salvatore]

I need to move to Donahue. My nova needs to be in the company of good friends and relatives. Maybe 108 N. Main Street is available. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[Nova Jed]

Sammy, you aren't going anywhere with that cream puff that you have! There's no way I would let you leave without me driving it one more time. Do they even sell Kakes out there?

[Roof]

We went out to dinner tonight with a couple of friends from the old gang that we hung out with back when the deuce was still tearing up the streets. We got to talking about the car and I mentioned that everyone calls it a "she" now and how in my mind it had always been a "he". Earl, and the friends we were with, said they had always thought of the car as a "he" also. I said that maybe Schonye had done a sex change operation on it during the restoration. Earl's comment, "Yeah, he probably left off a couple of nuts!" http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif You can clean him up but you've got to be careful where you take him!!!

[Schonyenko2]

Sorry Sammy. The fire chief lives there and it's grass fire season in IA. I think people had half of Scott co. on fire today by being stupid and burning leaves on a windy day.
Your tax dollars were well spent by fema today. Many of our deptments were able to get brush trucks for this kind of fire event through fema grants. Nobody lost a house today.

Linda, I truly thought about the "she" when I wrote about the deuce. You called it, an it. An "it" would have no nuts. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif I've always used a female conotation with mine, so that's where the "she" came from. But mostly back in the day, we just said," The deuce".

[mockingbird812]

Good one Earl http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif. I can already tell I like your sense of humor. For the record, I am headin' to Donahue next weekend and I will personally count all of the nuts to ensure none were castrated er http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif left off, I mean.

[Roof]

Schonye, we also usually refered to the car simply as "the Deuce". I would love for you to start a thread about your Deuce and the story of how you came to buy it and a little about it's life back in the day,complete with lots of old pics. I'm realizing now just how special long-time original owners are and how really attached they are to their cars. As you said earlier "a part of their soul stays with the car". It's almost like "our" Deuce was one of our kids and even though "she" has left the nest we will always want to keeep track of "her" and see how "she" is doing! So far we couldn't be happier with where she is now(with you and a few of her kin), and where she will be eventually(with Sam,a former local).

[Salvatore]

How about moving into the back room at 106 North Main! I can take the first Lady shopping during the day to keep her out of your way! Maybe take her to visit Howie, Jensen, Clint etc. Then go to Cedar Rapids and spend your money at the Shopping Centers and Malls http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[mockingbird812]

[ QUOTE ]
How about moving into the back room at 106 North Main! I can take the first Lady shopping during the day to keep her out of your way! Maybe take her to visit Howie, Jensen, Clint etc. Then go to Cedar Rapids and spend your money at the Shopping Centers and Malls http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

Yeah Sam, I gotta another bit of intel from the Mayor recently that you may want to put on your "must do" list after you move to Donahue, altho I'm not sure the First Lady would appreciate http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/hmmm.gif.....directions to Daisy Dooks http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif! I'll see if I can get some pix when I'm up there next week http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif! I tried to coax Schonye to do a shelf inspection at the Double D with me, but he said that probably wasn't going to happen http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif. Guess I'll just have to get Joe to come along with me. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Smokey]

I think you need the alum slots on the back though to slide into the parking lot at Daisy Dooks with a 12 pack of Old Style or Hamms in the back seat.

[Salvatore]

Hey Sam, Jensen will go! he will beat you to the door! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[mockingbird812]

On my way back from WPAFB last week I laid over in Chicago and drove 'cross Illinois to Donahue and took a peek at the Deuce. Beautiful day with ominous wx on the horizon. Met up with Schonye and Kevin (mechanic) and took an up close look-see at the Deuce. Joe was squirtin' Alan Foreman's HO Nova so I missed him.

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif and http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif!!! She looks very fine. The photos are a mere tease. Here is proof she is running...

High idle! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Reassembly/70YenkoDeuce-Roof082.jpg

Schonye said the tach's red dial indicator had something to do with the break-in process... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/hmmm.gif

[Salvatore]

Thats it sam? Thats all you have? All that says to me is that the needle of the tach is stuck! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsdown.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif

[mockingbird812]

Paint and finish on the Deuce are stunning. Wayne Bushey (Nova Nationals Pres) visited in the a.m. before I got there and really liked the accuracy of the F. Blue that Justbad Joe mixed and requested the formula. Nice job Joe!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Reassembly/P1110601.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Reassembly/P1110598.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Reassembly/70YenkoDeuce-Roof051.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Reassembly/P1110596.jpg

[mockingbird812]

[ QUOTE ]
Thats it sam? Thats all you have? All that says to me is that the needle of the tach is stuck! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsdown.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

STUCK! I'll show you stuck! Why I oughta'..... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

[PeteLeathersac]

Whttp://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gifW Sam!!!

It's great seeing the progress and details of this lucky Deuce also how this whole Cinderella story has unfolded since the Roofs first dropped into our little corner of automotive cyberspace..

BUT...and sorry to toss any negatives around here but considering the new posting rules, has anyone else wondered what the outcome would be if today was the first time the Roofs and their Deuce dropped by also what other great people and their cars we may now end up missing as a result?.

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif
~ Pete

[Salvatore]

Now we are talking! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Nova Jed]

Love that color! Awsome resto!

[m22mike]

I got one thing to say Sam.... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/drool.gif.....and... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif.... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/hmmm.gif...oops that was two.

Ken and Joe very nice http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

Sam ...more pic's ASAP http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif



Mike

[mockingbird812]

Nice signature block Mike http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif! Joe nailed the paint colors here too. Look just right. The original caps and Yenko stickers cleaned up real nice. Roofs took these off not too long after buying the Deuce (ran Ansen Sprints) and they weathered their storage well...


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Reassembly/70YenkoDeuce-Roof029.jpg

[mockingbird812]

Am having trouble with my router. Will post more later. Sorry.

[mockingbird812]

Roofs ran these SW gauges to monitor the goings-on in the engine bay. They mounted these below the Motorola 8-track which I am still working on...


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Reassembly/70YenkoDeuce-Roof034.jpg

And for Sam S., please take note of the far left (oil press) gauge and stick that in your pipe and SMOKE it. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Reassembly/70YenkoDeuce-Roof075.jpg

[mockingbird812]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Reassembly/70YenkoDeuce-Roof017.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Reassembly/70YenkoDeuce-Roof024.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Reassembly/P1110602.jpg

[mockingbird812]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Reassembly/70YenkoDeuce-Roof048.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Reassembly/70YenkoDeuce-Roof065.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Reassembly/70YenkoDeuce-Roof045.jpg

[1969grb]

Sam, Your Nova is looking great. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/drool.gif
Grady http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[Mr.Nickey Nova]

Well done guys, looks great.

[kwhizz]

Joey.....................You are making your Pa look "Good"................... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif

Ken http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

[Salvatore]

Your righ Ken. What a crew the Mayor has! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[Woj]

Sam,

Great looking car. Can't wait to see it in person. Nice job!!

Phil Woj.

[Kim_Howie]

That's impressive. Under hood details perfect. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/scholar.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

[Nova Jed]

I have just returned from bbbenny's house and must say, seeing first hand, you guys do a beautiful resto job on the cars you do! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif

I hope that I get to see this resto as well one day!

[Schonyenko2]

Ahh... you've been up to see the Dutchman. Benny has some nice cars. We've been happy to have helped him with some of them. Plus, he's good people.(If he could just stay away from that Sammy). http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif Thanks for the kind words. Hope to make your aquaintance some day. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Nova Jed]

Same here Ken! I didn't get to look at the car very well the first time I saw it. Ask the Plowman and bbbenny where I was when I first got there. I went right under the car. Everything looked the same as what you are doing to the Roof Deuce! And bbbenny's is a Drag Car!

PS, don't worry about Sammy, I'm gonna try and ween him to some different CAKE!

[Justbad Joe]

[ QUOTE ]
Joey.....................You are making your Pa look "Good"................... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif

Ken http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

[/ QUOTE ]
Somebody has too!!
Hey Sam, looks like a good day for a drive. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif
Joe

[mockingbird812]

Pix please! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Bob]

I'm dragging my Deuce project out from hibernation and have a question. Do you have the location dimensions for the hood tach? My car did not have the original hood on it when I bought way back so I've got a correct hood now and need to drill it for my hood tach. The picture can get me close but I thought you might have some measurements.

BTW, your restoration looks fantastic. Thanks, Bob

[Schonyenko2]

Hey Bob, I wondered where you've been. I'll try to get you some location pics and shoot you an e mail. Git er done. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

I've got measurements somewhere, I'll see if I can find 'em. No need to be too exact with the tach location, they were sort of like stripes - 'close was good enough'!

[mockingbird812]

Bob,

Here are a few reference photos for a "ball park" reference with and without(a bit hard to see) tach in place. This hood is original to the car.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Preparation/IM003072.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Preparation/IM003059.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Reassembly/70YenkoDeuce-Roof051.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Reassembly/70YenkoDeuce-Roof036.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Reassembly/70YenkoDeuce-Roof077.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Reassembly/70YenkoDeuce-Roof072.jpg

[Bob]

These pictures will work great.
I took a long break from working on my car; I really do not have a place to work on it during the winter. I'd like to get the paint on this Fall. I've debated the bc/cc vs. ss until I can't see straight; I'm going with ss (I think). Got a good formula for PPG ss Cranberry Red?

[Justbad Joe]

Bob, I have a template somewhere. I see if we can scan it and send one to you. I have a ppg bc/cc formula if you want it. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif
Joe

[bob f]

any idea what original yenko duece emblems are worth ?

[bob f]

Very nice restoration , wish i still owned my phantom blue duece, good luck

[mockingbird812]

Bob,

Joe Barr (CamaroJoe) has quite the collection and should be able to give you an idea. Of course it depends on condition. Here are my originals, pock marks, faded, and all &gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Original%20Components/P1110829.jpg

[mockingbird812]

I tried to find the fairly recent thread on radiator cap restoration, but couldn't http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif . Someone suggested using Windex and quad-ought steel wool. Worked wonders! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif I spent the last two evenings using plenty of elbow grease as it is pretty slow going. My Windex had a little vinegar (acid) in it which I think helps. Last photo compares my restored original to a reproduction. It is not a bad repop, but there are differences in the brass rivet and some details in the letters.

<font color="blue"> Big thanks to the fella who suggested the Windex and 0000 steel wool</font> http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif !

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Original%20Components/100_0504.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Restored%20Components/DSC_0097.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/Restored%20Components/DSC_0098.jpg

[Xplantdad]

Looks great and saved you money as well. You can't beat that!!

[CamarosRus]

How much is the going price for restorable originals????

and which vendor sells the repop for how much $$$$

NICE hand polishing, Sam!!!!

[Ngtflyr]

Being retired Navy, Sam's used to hand polishing knobs and stuff... Looks good though I must admit.

[mockingbird812]

I have two things to say about that...

1. I resemble that http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif !

2. It can get lonely at sea http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif

[mockingbird812]

[ QUOTE ]
How much is the going price for restorable originals????

and which vendor sells the repop for how much $$$$

NICE hand polishing, Sam!!!!

[/ QUOTE ]

Thanks Chuck - Schonye will have to chime in on his source and cost for this repop cap. (Be advised - i asked Schonye to save a number of projects for me to restore including this cap). Restorable caps? some of the folks like Jason "SuperNovaSS" will have to weigh in on this.

[SuperNovaSS]

I may have a few laying around. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif Sam, the cap came out great! Nice job!

[mockingbird812]

Any one taken one of these rad. caps apart before? I did a pressure check on my originial and it would not hold pressure. I would like to rebuild it. The rubber seal/gasket is still flexible and appears to be in nice shape, but it is compressed flatter as compared to my repro.

Any guidance is appreciated. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Schonyenko2]

Chuck, the repo cap came from Ron Norman, at McHenry Classics in IL. I can get you a nbr if you need it. I don't remember what the cost was.

[mnyenko]

The stainless RC26 15# cap is available from GM for $8.43 on GMPartsdirect. The part number is 6410206. It looks good for the money. Earl

[mockingbird812]

Special delivery from Donahue http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif ...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/100_1299.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/100_1300.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/100_1301.jpg

[mockingbird812]

...to Queen Creek! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/70%20Roof%20Deuce/DSC_0108.jpg