69 Yenko Chevelle found

[enio45]

Just read my mag issue - great story and car....congrats on the whole package and looking forward to seeing this restoration build!

[mockingbird812]

Woot, Woot!:biggthumpup: Congrats on the great ink. What are your objectives for the 427?:cool2:

[VintageMusclecar]

This should go without saying, but I am extremely grateful that Rick chose me to do this engine build for him. Some might see this as just another garden variety big block Chevy build, but to me, this is much, much more.

We won't be getting silly with this build in the quest for big power. This is going to be a straightforward build focusing on the basic fundamentals, good parts, quality machine work, and attention to the details. Rick has given me the green light to perform a few minor "tweaks" here & there to bump the power up a little, and we will dyno the engine when it's complete for the purpose of break-in, to ensure everything is happy, and to verify it's making the power it should make.

I'll be posting pics & videos here and on my business Facebook page as we go. The short block and heads are already at the machine shop, and we're planning on getting started on the work next week. Stay tuned for the details.

And again, I can't thank Rick and Ann enough for this opportunity--and the privilege to be a part of this build.

[mockingbird812]

:biggthumpup: thanks for the low down Eric and Congrats. No surprise Rick is going to the go-to guy!:cool2:

[SS427]

I am very happy with the engine builder I use here in town but he is close to retirement. This engine was just another engine to him which is fine, I get it. However Eric was very excited when I contacted him, has been doing my carburetors for well over 10 years and I have seen his track record on engines so I decided to let him have a go at it. He understands what I want and need from this engine and I do not have to babysit him like I do others so it is an all around good marriage. Most importantly as I have seen with some of his other builds and much like I am, if an engine is not pulling what he thinks it should be he will spend countless time and research until he gets it where he wants it. I cannot ask for much more loyalty than that.

[John]

... Great choice on engine builder :headbang:

... This build is going to be great :worship:

[72-SS-L48]

This should go without saying, but I am extremely grateful that Rick chose me to do this engine build for him. Some might see this as just another garden variety big block Chevy build, but to me, this is much, much more.

We won't be getting silly with this build in the quest for big power. This is going to be a straightforward build focusing on the basic fundamentals, good parts, quality machine work, and attention to the details. Rick has given me the green light to perform a few minor "tweaks" here & there to bump the power up a little, and we will dyno the engine when it's complete for the purpose of break-in, to ensure everything is happy, and to verify it's making the power it should make.

I'll be posting pics & videos here and on my business Facebook page as we go. The short block and heads are already at the machine shop, and we're planning on getting started on the work next week. Stay tuned for the details.

And again, I can't thank Rick and Ann enough for this opportunity--and the privilege to be a part of this build.

Eric,

I've been following your video posts on FB. So cool to watch/ learn the details through the videos. Excellent info and an amazing way to document the process!

Keep posting and congrats again Rick and Annie!

Best,
Dave

[SS427]

I will be starting a new thread on the full restoration of this car and will start with the work that Eric is doing on the block. Stay tuned.

[72-SS-L48]

I will be starting a new thread on the full restoration of this car and will start with the work that Eric is doing on the block. Stay tuned.

Can't wait Rick!

Dave

[enio45]

Resto is going to very interesting and informative!! Cant wait

[SS427]

Thank you to John Hill for the 69 Chevelle care package he recently sent me. Would not take any money in return. Thank you for the friendship John.

[PeteB]

I will be starting a new thread on the full restoration of this car and will start with the work that Eric is doing on the block. Stay tuned.
Incredible acquisition! I just got done watching the youtube vid. What a story and what a car! Good luck and im very much looking forward to seeing the process. Thanks for sharing such a special car.

Pete in Mass.

[cook_dw]

First let me say congrats on the purchase. Not sure how I missed this thread. Looking at the photos of the car from the article I didn't realize it needed a drivers quarter. Was this the incident called "front end damage"? Regardless great car and look forward to seeing the photos of it during the restoration. Also will you use a full NOS quarter or partial?

[SS427]

Darrell, when the owner hit 'something' in the nose is swung the car around and contacted it again on the driver's quarter and door. The damage was not that severe to the quarter but for reasons no one can explain he cut a large hole out as if trying to remove the regulator???? I have an NOS quarter for the car and it is yet undecided whether it will be fully replaced or just but weld in a patch panel and save the original sheet metal.

[cook_dw]

Dang that sucks.. Regardless I know you guys are the right ones to restore the car correctly. :beers:

[SS427]

Jamie Cooper (Super Car Restorations) does all my body and paint so it will be the best that money can buy. We have spent hours going over the car and discussing our plan of attack, color over sprays, primers, caulking, etc. It will be perfect.

[cook_dw]

Sounds like you have it under control.:headbang: Have you talked with the original owner about the car? I’m sure he’ll be pretty excited to see the car finished again. Assuming he is still around..

[SS427]

The original owner has sadly passed away. I am dealing with his best friend and family and yes they are very excited and all of them want to be at MCACN for the unveiling.

[cook_dw]

:beers:

[Xplantdad]

Thank you to John Hill for the 69 Chevelle care package he recently sent me. Would not take any money in return. Thank you for the friendship John.


This sounds like something John Hill would do! :)

[SS427]

Actually since I have been a member it has happened from MANY of the members here. Great group of people!