69 Yenko Chevelle found

[SS427]

Annie and I make a living out of locating and restoring some very unique and rare cars for other people but have never been able to be proud to be the ones to purchase and own such a special car together. A couple of months ago Annie and I were blessed after purchasing this long lost 69 Yenko Chevelle.

It was found in the original owners garage, the same place it had sat unmoved and disassembled since the owner parked it there after a frontal accident in 1970 with only 19m miles on the clock. The car was originally sold from V.V. Cooke in Louisville and never left the area. Many people had tried to locate and purchase the car over the last 40 plus years but the owner always claimed he no longer had the car and did not know of its whereabouts. Even his next door neighbor who had lived next door all his life stood on his deck and watched us remove the car from its tomb and thought it was long gone many years ago. The original owner had just recently passed and the family contacted me about possibly having it restored or even selling it. My shop tech and I immediately jumped in his car and made the 5 hour drive to see the car and help the family move it from its resting place to a much safer and secure storage area. It took the better part of a day and a half to just gain access to the car to where we were able to move it out. Before we were even allowed to pull the car out we had to shore up the roof trusses as they were caving in. Once the car was safely secured the negotiations began.

Though some of the front sheet metal and associated hardware had disappeared as well as the wheels and tires. The original engine, KQ coded differential and most all other items were still with the car. The transmission had been stolen from another location many years ago but we have a lead on its whereabouts. The family believes they have the original paperwork on the car and is presently trying to locate it but regardless it is in the registry and is very real. Amazingly the exhaust, mufflers (though not usable) and all 4 of the original dated shocks, were still under the car!

Based on the condition of the garage, piles of junk on the car and the fact that it was sitting in 3”of water (from a very recent major storm) we suspected the worst but much to our surprise there was not a speck of rust anywhere on the car and the frame was remarkably clean. The raccoon feces was 2-3” deep in most places on the car but again to our surprise once we pulled the interior out there was no rust anywhere.

A couple of weeks later I entrusted Don Stowers to total confidentiality and together we made the trip back to Louisville, KY to pick up the car and all its contents and start the journey down the restoration road. Since Annie can no longer be exposed to major germs she only and immediately jumped in after my tech and I had given the car a thorough cleaning (wearing full body suits and respirators) and helped with the disassembly. She will also be taking an active role in its research and restoration which I intend to be the best that we have ever performed. I refuse to throw a bunch of reproduction parts on this car and will not cut corners. At least and for a change I will get to restore a car with NO rust anywhere. Absolutely sound sheet metal everywhere other than what got bent in the accident. It has 100% its original paint, glass and interior (though most of the interior and two pieces of glass are not usable). This is only the second 69 Chevelle I have ever owned and am excited to say the least. My one big regret was that I could not take procession of the car in time to put it in the Barn Find section of the MCACN show as this was a true barn find. The restoration cannot wait till next years show either as progress must get underway nights and weekends as our customer’s cars must come first and we would like to get the car done so Annie and I can enjoy it. She is very excited to get back into the car scene with one of her own again.

I would also like to thank those few people who I could confide in who helped me qualify this car before I bought it as well as those who helped in other ways and kept it totally quiet. I lost another huge find many years ago due to the word getting out so thanks for keeping quiet on this one! I could not have done this deal without Annie's help and blessing so a really big thanks to her!

[EZ Nova]

NICE!!!

Congrads you lucky ..............................

[scuncio]

Wow!

[Steve Shauger]

Rick and Annie, just awesome. It certainly has found the perfect home. Congratulations!!!!:beers::Can-I-Have-It:

[302moz]

Nice find Rick and Annie . Congratulations

[67ssonly]

I heard of this car many years ago.Living in Louisville all my life I never thought it would be found and restored.Congratulations on a great find.

[bergy]

Great find!

#357868?

[chevelleheart]

Congrats to both of you and if the floors are any indication of condition,...you have a great body to work with ! Congrats again

[SuperNovaSS]

This is absolutely amazing! Could not have happened to nicer people. I look forward to seeing the progress.

Congrats!

Jason

[belker6]

Wow Rick / Annie, that is a great piece to say the least. Looking forward to progress pictures. Dave

[wheelhop]

Wow, Wow, Wow !!!

[1967Z28]

Awesome car and story. Congratulations!

[Woj]

Congrats Rick and Annie. You are very fortunate to find such a great gem. Good luck on the resto, I'm sure it will spectacular when done.

Phil W.

[The Boss]

That car looks pretty good, I'm not sure I would "restore" it, just detail the heck out of it.

Congratulations!!!

[Zedder]

Congrats Rick...that is amazing!

[70LT1Z28]

nice find rick. can't wait to see it done.

[A12pilot]

That's just awesome, guys!! Congrats to you both. Cannot wait to see it done!

Cheers
Dave

[SS427]

I have gotten a lot of flak today from several people due to the fact that I am restoring the car. Trust me when I say this car could not be saved as a survivor. While the body is mostly in very good solid condition the interior was toast and the engine was completely disassembled. If I were to put it back together and make it a driver it would not be a true survivor by definition so that is why it is being restored. It is just not in good enough condition as is to save as a survivor. If I thought it could be I certainly would.

[Jonesy]

Great find Rick, I cant wait to see the end result. :drool:

[wheelhop]

I would not tell Steve Wynn how to run a Hotel business and I certainly don't think anyone should be telling you how to restore a Rick Nelson Chevelle!

[McCune]

Congratulations on a stellar find.

[olredalert]

----Rick,,, I cant think of any two people that deserve this more than you and Annie. After all that has happened over the last few years it was time, my friend. Fantastic news, and on top of it all its RED!!!....Bill S

[PeteLeathersac]

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W:eek:W find and big congrats!
Cool how it's a keeper, awesome restoration shop choice too!
:beers:
~ Pete

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[Ryan1969Chevelle]

I am so excited for you and Annie, what a fantastic find!!!!

Don’t take flak from anybody about restoring the car! Return her to ask built condition and don’t look back!!!

Ryan

[Charley Lillard]

Congrats. I hope the orig. owners family made out well also.

[TDW]

I am really looking forward to seeing this one when it's finished. I think it will be the BEST one out there!

[Big Block Bill]

Congratulations! It's about time a story like this includes people like you and your Wife. I can't wait to watch it progress. More pictures Please!

Bill

[DW31S]

Congratulations! So a bonafide 19 mile Yenko.....has got to be the only one in the universe! I truly can’t wait to see the journey......please post pictures and text of the restoration as it progresses. Once again, congrats.....you both deserve it.

[m22mike]

The best part , to me, of this is a great super car goes to two very deserving, hard working people and not straight into a huge collection.
Rick, had to hear the same BS about restoring Grady's 69 Nova years ago, no explanation needed hear. I don't understand how anyone can have a opinion without seeing the car ?
Good for both of you. :worship:

Mike

[BARRY]

AMAZING find

[Xplantdad]

This is too cool...and what you were talking about when we came and visited on the way to MCACN:headbang:

Congrats you two-Most of all have fun and do it together!!!

[NorCam]

Outstanding car and a great find. The floors look immaculate and it should be pretty straight forward to restore for the most part. I'm a little green with envy, but very happy it stayed quiet and landed with you both.

Enjoy the journey...and share lots of pics. :drool:

[mockingbird812]

Congrats indeed! Very well deserved. Can’t wait to see the build! Please take us along!!!!!!

[A12pilot]

I would not tell Steve Wynn how to run a Hotel business and I certainly don't think anyone should be telling you how to restore a Rick Nelson Chevelle!

What he said:worship:

Freakin' AWESOME!

Cheers
Dave

[68bronze]

WOW all i can say cars are still out there too find

[John]

...

... Fantastic find and could not go to a more deserving couple :flag:

... I am sure you will take it to the next level :scholar:

[69z28302]

Great find
Love any car with a V.V. Cooke connection

[big gear head]

That's awesome! What is the car that was sitting next to it?

[chevyman0429]

Looks like a mid eighties thunderbird

[Stefano]

Congrats and can't wait to see this one all done!

[COPO]

Wow, amazing find. Congrats.

[Late BrakeU2]

I think that you and Annie were destined to get a car like this. I mean, after decades of restoring other folks special cars only to watch them leave, that ain't gonna happen with this one. Karmic payback IMO, for nearly half a century this one sat in the same spot waiting for you.

[69LM1]

Can't say any more than others here. Well deserved.

Rich

[L16pilot]

Awesome Rick...good for you and Annie and can't wait to see it finished.

[enio45]

Great find......congrats.....so how many yenko chevelles have been documented as found?

i think, 99 built??

[Xplantdad]

I think that you and Annie were destined to get a car like this. I mean, after decades of restoring other folks special cars only to watch them leave, that ain't gonna happen with this one. Karmic payback IMO, for nearly half a century this one sat in the same spot waiting for you.


Exactly!!

[x77-69z28]

Way to go Rick! Good things happen to good people!!
Buddy

[L78M22Rag]

Congrats Rick and Annie on the terrific find. This looks like an amazing car.
So glad it ended up in your hands!

[Woj]

Great find......congrats.....so how many yenko chevelles have been documented as found?

i think, 99 built??

Eddie,

I think Brian Henderson said about 1/3rd of the 69 Yenko Chevelles have been found as of about 3 or 4 years ago? I also know a gent in Pennsylvania that is certain he scrapped one for parts about 20 years ago. I'm sure a good number of them are history.

Phil

[Rixls6]

Great find for you guys.
I look forward to the rest of the story as work progresses.

[ZLP955]

A little late to the party, but congratulations Rick on finding and saving such an important car - and knowing what an awesome job you'll do restoring it together makes this thread unmissable!

[69VN]

Definitely an amazing find! Can't wait to see the restoration pics!

Sal

[Spooky]

Very COOL!

Nice that you had people you can trust!!!! Enjoy the journey.

Scott

[dykstra]

Congrats!!

[ls6owner]

Congratulations Rick and Annie! Great car ended up with great people! I can't wait to see it.

[427freak]

WOW!! In Mothballs for over 40 years and you got to dig it out, fantastic. Couldn't happen to a nicer couple. I'm sure the car will be a benchmark.

[ZAPPER68]

Hi Rick,
Congratulations to you and Annie...mums the word. Any plans of taking it to MCACN this year?

[SS427]

Thanks Cal. I doubt it will be far enough along by that time to show it but will try. Just wish I could have shown it in the Barn Finds section last November but that was right between the time I went and saw the car the 1at time and then purchased it so I was too late.

[Tenney]

Awesome find - congratulations! Have a blast with it!!

[SS427]

Some more interesting shots as far as originality goes. Not sure what the 215 signifies. Likely matches something on the buildsheet which we never found. Original date embossed mufflers and almost a month apart. Welded headpipe and slotted tailpipe. Original KQ rear. Original shocks. Rear package tray spray out detail. Original date stamped door panels. Original spring decals. Original vent tubes that appear to be missing the white plastic vent. Oh that should be fun to find and pay for!

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

Wow, she’s a peach!!

Ryan

[Woj]

Very nice detail Rick. I've seen several 69's in boneyards out west with no plastic vent at the top of the vent tubes. FWIW.

Phil

[whitetop]

wow awesome. i wish you would reconsider and just buff out the paint,install a used interior and put do some Evaporust majic and keep the car original.

My biggest regret on the mustang ..redoing it..should have left it alone.

[SS427]

Cannot be done. As soon as I get the time to start posting pictures on my restoration page you will understand. Believe me, if it could have been saved as an original it would be. There was nothing but the dash left in the interior that was not destroyed by feces and urine plus a dog lived in the car for some time.

[jer]

Fantastic find Rick! Congrats to you both. I read your initial post and purposely didn't scroll down, hoping it'd be a red car....super!!
Very much looking forward to pics of the progress.
FWIW, I've never seen a package tray taped that way for the interior color and body color transition.
Cool stuff!!

[njsteve]

Cannot be done. As soon as I get the time to start posting pictures on my restoration page you will understand. Believe me, if it could have been saved as an original it would be. There was nothing but the dash left in the interior that was not destroyed by feces and urine plus a dog lived in the car for some time.

Hey, you got somethin' 'gainst dogs living in your car? What are you Un-American???

[chevyman0429]

Alright what’s with the two rubber hoses coming of the gas tank. Are they just vents are they specific to a certain car or certain horsepower rating? This is how my black 69 chevelle is set up with one fuel line going to the motor! 375 hp ???

[luzl78]

only 19 miles? Did they just leave the dealership and get into the accident?

[SS427]

19,000 miles.

[Henry D]

Rick & Annie:
Congratulations on your great find!
Henry & Sue

[Postsedan]

Geez......one should never keep such a secret from the friend that you will need the MOST :)
Now I understand all the recent '69 questions and "I possibly may be needing this part"...Wink, Wink!

Congrats on such a great find and car :)

Dan

[SS427]

Sorry Dan (and others). I learned my lesson the hard way so this time I had to keep my mouth shut. ;) ;)

[jer]

Very wise move.

[Bill Rose]

Congrats Rick & Annie. I read the good news on FB yesterday, but those new photos are great. Looking forward to a lot of resto photos over the coming months...

[mssl72]

Wow!! That's a fantastic find for you guys! I look forward to seeing pictures of it's rebirth and seeing video of it running under it's own power. Congratulations and have fun getting it going!:headbang::3gears::beers: Oh wait, before anybody else asks... :Can-I-Have-It:

[mr 707]

Great find. They are still out there

[bergy]

Just trying to keep the registry as accurate as possible folks - the only unknown V V Cooke 69 Yenko Chevelle that we have in red is 9B357868. I'm assuming that this is the car?

[WILMASBOYL78]

Congrats to you both! Just proves...that nice things happen to nice people :grin:

Tom and Karen

[SS427]

I planned on getting you the information for the registry and will do that shortly.

[Caseys69]

Congrats, awesome find. I look forward to the build.

[70 Forest Green Zee]

Congrats on such a great find Rick....the car couldn't be in more capable hands! I hope you take us all along during the the restoration like you did when you restored Mark's Z28. I am looking very forward to watching the progression of this one until finished, and when finished knowing the true craftsman that you are, it will probably be the nicest 69 Yenko Chevelle in the country!!!

[tunes]

Congratulations on a great find, Rick. I'll certainly be looking forward to more pictures and progress reports on your '69 Yenko.

[SS427]

Just trying to keep the registry as accurate as possible folks - the only unknown V V Cooke 69 Yenko Chevelle that we have in red is 9B357868. I'm assuming that this is the car?

I just sent you an email to update the registry.

[Sean]

Awesome find for an awesome guy glad your secured it and the wolves didn't get it Rick! sean

[SeattleCarGuy]

Congrats Rick and Annie! It could not go into more deserving hands!

Coolest thing ever!

[bergy]

Thanks for the registration Rick. I know that you're busy. Sorry if I appeared impatient. :-)

[Craig_Maiorana]

This is friggin amazing

[JpMotorsports]

Congrats. What a great car and cant wait to see the finished product!

[luv2sixty9]

Originally Posted by bergy View Post
Just trying to keep the registry as accurate as possible folks - the only unknown V V Cooke 69 Yenko Chevelle that we have in red is 9B357868. I'm assuming that this is the car?

I just sent you an email to update the registry.

Well, was this the missing car or not. I'm sure we would all like to know since it was brought up. On another note: Congrats Rick and Annie with an awesome find! Looking forward to seeing pics of it done.

[67BelAir427]

Congratulations ! What a great find !

[SS427]

the only unknown V V Cooke 69 Yenko Chevelle that we have in red is 9B357868. I'm assuming that this is the car?

Well, was this the missing car or not. I'm sure we would all like to know since it was brought up. On another note: Congrats Rick and Annie with an awesome find! Looking forward to seeing pics of it done.

Yes, this is that car. Not trying to be secretive just cautious. I have gotten some VERY interesting calls and emails from people. Some have been really enlightening with some of the history of the car while others tried to tell my I should not have the car and they should have it instead.

[Tracker1]

That old car found a good home. Congrats Rick & Annie.

[72-SS-L48]

What a great car and a great find Rick! Congrats to you and Annie.

Can't wait to see this one as the restoration process begins!

Best,
Dave

[MN 70L78]

Congratulations on the awesome find Rick & Annie. The car has found a great home!

[396L78canuck]

Wow nice find..................can't wait to see it restored.Bob

[bergy]

("Yes, this is that car. Not trying to be secretive just cautious. I have gotten some VERY interesting calls and emails from people. Some have been really enlightening with some of the history of the car while others tried to tell my I should not have the car and they should have it instead.")

Thanks for registering it Rick. That is a very important car - no rust body, original engine, original rear, 4 speed, great color, etc. I wanted to get it recorded in the registry before the next update. IMO the right people got the car!

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

("Yes, this is that car. Not trying to be secretive just cautious. I have gotten some VERY interesting calls and emails from people. Some have been really enlightening with some of the history of the car while others tried to tell my I should not have the car and they should have it instead.")

Thanks for registering it Rick. That is a very important car - no rust body, original engine, original rear, 4 speed, great color, etc. I wanted to get it recorded in the registry before the next update. IMO the right people got the car!

My friend Johnny had tried to buy this COPO Yenko Chevelle for years.... he is checking if he has old pictures or letters from the original owner. He says it was hit in the cowl area/front clip in 1970 and the owner didn’t have insurance to cover it...?

Whatever he finds I will send to you Rick :-)

Ryan

This build is “trending”

[mssl72]

Yes, this is that car... ...while others tried to tell me I should not have the car and they should have it instead.

Wow!! Some rude bone-heads out there!! :no: :thumbsdown:
With attitude like that, they for sure should NOT have the car! I'm so glad to see you guys got it!

[SS427]

Thanks Ryan, I appreciate that! I have been amazed with the number of people that have come forward with photos and stories (that collaborated what I already knew). I was under the impression the car had not been seen in 40 years but that turns out to not be true.

The only damage to the firewall was at the base where it angles down. No damage anywhere else and the was from the clutch Z-bar hitting the firewall.

[SS427]

The only firewall damage as seen here.

[SS427]

Original engine block undamaged other than being weathered. The engine block was found next to the garage door opening along with one head. The other head was mounted on the 396 engine seen directly behind the car along with a single 291 head. At first I passed over the original block thinking it was an early block due to the distributor boss being the early tall version. It was not until I had looked at every other block in the garage and thinking I was not going to get an original block so I was MUCH relieved when I finally looked at that one. Another reason to panic was the garage was 3" deep in standing water!

[Damien]

Wow! What a find! Congrats Rick and Annie!
I can't help but think what goes around comes around and this find is rewards for all that you guys do for our hobby. Looking forward to following your progress.

[Tommy]

Very Cool Rick! Sure would look good in Day 2 trim!


Tommy

[SS427]

Wow! What a find! Congrats Rick and Annie!
I can't help but think what goes around comes around and this find is rewards for all that you guys do for our hobby. Looking forward to following your progress.

It is truly funny Damien. My resto tech is a lot like me and we were discussing this very subject just a couple of months ago. He has known me for about 10 years and during the discussion I reacted to his "what goes around comes around" comment stating that though I agree, it would sure be nice if my ship would come in some day. 2 days later I received the call for this car.........

However and in thinking more deeply about that subject days later I realized my ship had already come in almost 2 years ago and maybe I should be much more thankful for that instead of a car. The car is just a bonus but we are sure looking forward to restoring it together. :beers:

P.S. my 54 Bel Air will be going up for sale now as soon as I swap in the 388 stroker motor to help finance this restoration........... ;)

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

Thanks Ryan, I appreciate that! I have been amazed with the number of people that have come forward with photos and stories (that collaborated what I already knew). I was under the impression the car had not been seen in 40 years but that turns out to not be true.

The only damage to the firewall was at the base where it angles down. No damage anywhere else and the was from the clutch Z-bar hitting the firewall.

Such a great find that wasn’t as secret as you thought. Johnny and I have talked about this car a few times, even a few months ago.

Your car will clean up and come back to life easily!! I don’t even think that dent can be called “damage”.

I do not understand how the car was not rusty? Dirt floor garage/barn? Standing water at least recently....... I don’t get it? By the condition one would assume it was stored somewhere else.... But others have shared pictures of it in the same place from decades ago.... incredible!

Ryan

[SS427]

The standing water was due to a torrential down pour days before we arrived. Because the garage was down hill and covered in leaves, they all washed into the garage thru the garage door (if you could call it that) and into the garage plugging the drain. We had to go purchase barn boots to work on getting the car out. Once that was done the floor drain was cleaned out and drained itself. Based on the condition of the parts that had been below the water we could tell they had not been like that for very long. Notice the water in this photo and the condition of the garage.

[Jonesy]

Those pics are amazing. Did you get the original wheels with it?? I noticed they were not on it in the other pics.

[SS427]

Unfortunately, No!! We looked everywhere but could not come up with them. I have a feeling they were put on his 70 Chevelle which was at another location and much of the bolt on parts of that car were stolen including the transmission to the Yenko. I WILL find it one of these days and am already tracking down some leads. I have mixed feelings about the wheels as I really do not like the Rally wheels on this car and would much rather have Atlas style wheels on it. I have a year plus to decide.

[Jonesy]

By the looks of that garage, anything could have been there and you would have never known!! Good luck tracking stuff down, hopefully it will all come together for you.

[SS427]

We pulled every scrap out of the garage one piece at a time to make sure we missed nothing. Found some neat stuff not pertaining to the car and much to Charley's delight I found several thousands of dollars worth of NOS motorcycle parts as well as other antiques that the seller had put into a junk pile and was going to throw away. Likely $10-15,000 worth of stuff of which he is currently now selling. Even found an NOS kerosene fired clothes iron STILL in its original box from the early 1900's. Pretty cool.

[69z28302]

The standing water was due to a torrential down pour days before we arrived. Because the garage was down hill and covered in leaves, they all washed into the garage thru the garage door (if you could call it that) and into the garage plugging the drain. We had to go purchase barn boots to work on getting the car out. Once that was done the floor drain was cleaned out and drained itself. Based on the condition of the parts that had been below the water we could tell they had not been like that for very long. Notice the water in this photo and the condition of the garage.

Is that a poison ivy vine?

[Bill Pritchard]

Very cool, Rick & Annie, a big congrats to you both. Couldn't happen to nicer folks.....karma, indeed. FWIW, my survivor 69 SS396 convert never had the white plastic vent on the 2 gas tank vent hoses either.

[jer]

The plastic vent was a late change, sometime around May but varies per plant. The earlier version was just as Rick posted, two vent tubes retained by a single metal strap and #8 screw.

[1969l78]

Amazing find!!!! Congrats!

[MosportGreen66]

Simply amazing find Rick! I wanted to make this congrats more public than our emails. Couldn't have happened to better people.

And don't listen to the haters - they're largely jealous.

Dan

[Sean]

WOW I cannot believe people would have the nerve to say those things. I mean does that give them the right to own one as well? Pretty sad for people to say that stuff. I cannot wait till it is done!

[GearheadSS]

Awesome find! Can't wait to see the progress on this one.

[markinnaples]

Congratulations, awesome purchase. It sounds like the owners had a pretty good idea as to the desirability of the car so a fair deal was made. Great to hear there are still some out there that are relatively unknown, which is pretty cool.

[SS427]

Thank you. We by no means stole the car and paid fair market value. I almost had to turn it down because it was getting too expensive so the family was well compensated both with the sale of the car, the misc Chevrolet parts and the thousands I saved him when pointing out the value of the motorcycle parts. There was likely over $5000 worth of parts we found in the trunk. Next thing I knew they had thrown them into the junk pile which I quickly educated them on.

[chevyman0429]

Gongrats, I’m not a hater but I sure am jealous! I will be watching this build very closely

[belker6]

Garnet red / white stripes, doesn’t get better than that IMO. That thing is going to be to nice for you to drive Rick / Annie. :)

[JoeC]

congratulations on the great Yenko Chevelle find

wondering if you found a SW tachometer with it?

and if it has the Yenko holes in the dash and firewall for the tach and sending unit?

[SS427]

Yes, all there.

[Ricks72Z28]

Congrats on your find, and can't wait to see it finished.

[Bill Pritchard]

That picture of the tach and steering column speaks volumes. For probably 99% of us here, it's sooooooo difficult to imagine what circumstances could cause us to allow a Yenko Chevelle that we would have bought new (!!), drove for less than 20,000 miles in a year or so, got into a minor wreck, and then just park the car in conditions that eventually end up with it as shown in many of the pictures here. By some incredible good fortune it is still structurally sound and will be a beautiful vehicle once Rick & Annie get it finished.

[TDC_1969]

Very Nice!!!!!!

[Mr. Chevy]

Very nice...

Congrats!!

Rich

[RST]

So happy for your both ......... what an amazing car and an amazing find! This is a very important car! Good for you, if we at Mascar can assist in any way, please let us know.

[1969L89]

Very cool car. 19K miles in 1 year is a lot with a solid lifter big block. One does have to wonder why they didn't fix the car from the minor damage? There was also mention of their other car, a 70 Chevelle. Did they buy 2 new Chevelles in 2 years? Why was the disassembled 427 out of the 69? Not trying to pry with the questions but it's a very interesting story and history.

[SS427]

I have heard from one person who knew of the car and the owner and he believes the car was crashed in 1971 not 1970 so that would give more time for the mileage to add up. However, it was in a minor accident when a relative tried to jump a ditch with the car (I found both rockers to be slightly collapsed) so it was in at least 2 accidents. Remember, back in that era these cars were nothing more than modes of transportation and few people cared for them anything like what we do today.

If you knew the owner and his way of living you would understand the reasons for the disarray. In the garage were two disassembled cars, at least 8 disassembled engines, two completely disassembled and scattered motorcycles, etc. As can be seen by the photo in the trunk, that was just part of one complete motorcycle. No rhyme or reason, he just took everything apart and put nothing back together and scattered parts wherever they landed.

The 70 Chevelle was bought years later. He also had several other cars at his lake property. None of which were drivable.

[JpMotorsports]

Garnet red / white stripes, doesn’t get better than that IMO. That thing is going to be to nice for you to drive Rick / Annie. :)

I was thinking the same exact thing! Love this combo

[Donnie]

A SUPERCAR for 2 Super People!

[galveston]

Congrats Rick,
This is your "once in a lifetime" :grin:

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

Super excited to see this restoration thread progress:-)

“Once in a lifetime” find!!

Ryan

[JTH74]

Great find, can't to see progress pics and the finished car. Barn finds like this are really cool and just goes to show that they are still out there. I live close to Randy Miller and got to see his Garnet Red 69 SYC Chevelle a lot when he owned, beautiful cars in Garnet Red. Isn't this 1 of 3 built in Garnet Red?

[kwhizz]

Couldn't have gone to a better home !!!!!........Congrat's.....

[SS427]

Isn't this 1 of 3 built in Garnet Red?

I believe there were 7 Garnet Red 69 Yenko Chevelles. V.V. Cooke sold 2 of them and this is one of those 2.

[JTH74]

I believe there were 7 Garnet Red 69 Yenko Chevelles. V.V. Cooke sold 2 of them and this is one of those 2.

Is yours a 4 speed or auto?

[SS427]

4-speed as per this previous photo.

[Woj]

Buckets, no console. Very nice.

[jl8z28]

It's sad that the car just sits all those years and nothing is done with it until he dies but now it will come back to life

[DEUCE]

Way to go Rick, timing is everything, can't wait to see the resto process. Awesome photos. The Chevelle we have, was sold without a tach, no holes on the firewall for sender.

Mike

[Tracker1]

It's sad that the car just sits all those years and nothing is done with it until he dies but now it will come back to life

That's a big trend now. The hoarders are dying. Families are left to deal with it.

[SS427]

and oh what a hoarder he was! Not a fun weekend to remove the car but well worth the efforts. I understood after seeing the garage why the family is still searching for the paperwork.

[68l30]

"If ya take em apart....It's harder for someone to take em away from you!" Heard this line before...and in this case, it's certainly true. Look how much effort Rick put into buying and getting this one the right way. This is one way to make sure your Yenko stays put until YOU decide to part with it.

Congrats again on a awesome save!

BIG :beers:

[marxjunk]

Im psyched to see it restored...

i dont understand the part, where other people said they should have it not Rick...wtf is that about, last i heard, the guy with the cash and gets the car wins...

i cant even tell people how many times ive bought cars, straight forward..i go there with money, inspect it, pay, and go home....deal done...

[SS427]

I think the comment stems from the fact that this more or less just fell in my lap where some others have been trying for years. I guess it is not unlike the LS6 convert that I found and someone came in under me with the cash a week before I was going to get the car. Long story but I don't blame it on the buyer as much as I do the seller and I ended up with the restoration so at least I got to enjoy it. The best part on this Yenko deal was the owner called me, twice actually, I did not call him.

[marxjunk]

when i lived in Indiana, 30 miles from Louisville...i always heard rumors there was a Yenko chevelle around, and could never be bought.....cool it showed up here..Im envious


I pulled a 70 RWB T/A Javelin out of a garage in southern Illinois in the late 90s..when i first saw your pic..it reminded me of the shop where the Javelin was...just as bad, chicken poop everywhere...dog crap...coon crap everywhere...and a flooded garage floor...i almost passed..but i really wanted the car...BAD..kinda deal where ya wash for days and still stink..

it was a car that could never be bought..and i got it..i just had to pay for it..and the seller approached me..a stranger..because he was tired of locals making stupid offers..numbers car too...

i know guys that miss cars, because they wait for the buyer to price it and they go back and forth and its kinda crazy in my mind..both are scared to make a move...stupidity in my book..make any offer and get dialog..then sort thru it and haggle, is my way..

[Mr Yenko]

Like I have always said.. If its meant to be, It will. Its funny how things just find there way. I could not be HAPPIER for Rick and Ann ! Just SAD that the orig owner had to sit on it ALL these years and not enjoy the financial outcome. At least his children will and finish the clean up that their father left behind..UGH.

[70-SS/RS-L78]

I would not tell Steve Wynn how to run a Hotel business and I certainly don't think anyone should be telling you how to restore a Rick Nelson Chevelle!

X2!!
WOW!! Beautiful Car Rick. Can't wait to see this one done...
And the perfect color to boot, I can relate to restoring a car and not having to do a bunch of cutting out rot and
welding in new patches. You guys most have enjoyed going through all of that shit looking for Chevelle parts, Hopefully
all of the fasteners were in one box, But looking at that garage they were probably scattered everywhere.
Mark

.

[SS4Real]

What a great find and wonderful story Rick. While I look forward to the restoration, I find that the story behind the family who owned it is just as interesting. Who lives like that? Would love to here more about the man and his collection of stuff as he aged over the years. My great uncle was just like that when he died years ago and we had to settle his estate.

[SS427]

Thanks to Facebook and reader Rodman Phillips I was able to determine what this decal was that I found on the cowl end. Turns out to be a speed shop from Louisville. Really cool to see what it looked like originally and that it was a local speed shop. Now all I have to do is find one or have this one reproduced.

[Spooky]

Old speed shops had the coolest stickers! Its very cool someone recognized it!

[67ssonly]

Big Foot Harry Magers was the man in Louisville if you wanted to go fast and not broke.I spent a lot of time at his shop.Great guy

[67ssonly]

Oh, no one can forget Okolona George he started speed shop wars with his prices.He loved racing bought a brand new 73 Z2/8 made it a race car.He bought a new gremlin and made it a race car with a hank the crank destroked 400 in 1973.The good times.I love Louisville so much local history

[bashton]

What an awesome discovery!

Yes...I believe in Karma, so with that being said it is great to see that this car ended up exactly where it needs to be. Congrats Rick and Annie!

Allow me to extend the invitation...MCACN 2019 Official Unveiling; Class of '69 Bay-Bee!!

Bashton
MCACN Managing Member
www.mcacn.com

[65blackcoupe]

The decal looks like it may be from one of the displays of decals that a guy sets up inside the LeConte center at the fall rod run. Can't remember his name, but he has a very large selection of decals he prints.

[SS427]

I found a gentleman with thousands of original decals and he had them. Just waiting to hear back. I will likely not put them back on the car but would be nice to have them on display with it.

[SS427]

Allow me to extend the invitation...MCACN 2019 Official Unveiling; Class of '69 Bay-Bee!!

Bashton
MCACN Managing Member
www.mcacn.com

Because my customers come first it is unlikely I will have the car to the stage where I could show it by November even as a partial restoration but we will be making every attempt.

[bashton]

Because my customers come first it is unlikely I will have the car to the stage where I could show it by November even as a partial restoration but we will be making every attempt.

Rick; please note that I said 2019, not 2018, as 2019 we will host our Class of '69 Invitational, marking the 50 Year Anniversary. Of course, "in progress" would be great at whatever stage it may be in in November of this year. I am sure everyone would love to see it!

Bashton
MCACN Managing Member
www.mcacn.com

[SS427]

Duh. Sorry Bob, my heads a little foggy. Rest assured if all goes according to plans it will be there and finished in 2019.

[southernfriedcj]

Great find! I love the story. I can't wait to see the finished product.






And don't listen to the haters - they're largely jealous.

Dan

WOW I cannot believe people would have the nerve to say those things. I mean does that give them the right to own one as well? Pretty sad for people to say that stuff. I cannot wait till it is done!

Were some posts deleted or did I miss the haters?

[mssl72]

The haters were some people that had called him and said that THEY deserved the car, not him!

[flyingn]

Congratulations Rick and Annie on an amazing find! Thats gonna be a beauty when its done!!

[L72COPO]

After three weeks of being down with the Flu finally back to where I can extend my public congratulations on a great find.

Part of that time was spent in AZ at the pavillions with many on this board. It was very difficult to keep the news of the find under my hat. Rick, you don't know how many times I about spilled the beans.

Congrats to both of you.

Don Stowers

PS, I'm sending you a few pictures I took on the day we picked it up.

[SS427]

That is precisely why you were one of the very few people that I confided in Don. Hopefully you and Judi were able to have a good trip and a good time in spite of the flu. Welcome back.

[Verne_Frantz]

WOW Rick! Congratulations to you and Annie. I've heard it said that the best deals are the ones that come to you. Certainly true in this case. I don't normally open a thread about a Yenko, but I saw your name on it and I knew it had to be a good one.
19,000mi! Just makes my head spin. Good luck with it!:youguysrock:

Verne

[olredalert]

----Rick,,,Just a few days ago I spotted a V.V.Cooke combo bottle/can opener. The perfect accessory to open up that cold one at the end of the day! The V.V. is a bit worn from use but the Cooke is definetly readable. I think the price was around $10 bucks. I'm sure it wont be going anywhere in the "antique mall" its in so we have time.......Bill S

[SS427]

I would love it. If you would pick it up I would be happy to cover any/all costs. I can PayPal you thefunds. Thank you sir!

[southernfriedcj]

The haters were some people that had called him and said that THEY deserved the car, not him!

10-4. Thanks.

[GMC_Typhoon]

Great find.Congrats.
"They are still out there" :)

[SS427]

The members here at Yenko.net amaze me and are some of the best. This arrived today out of the blue with a note from one of those people, Bill Stephenson. Thank you sir, much appreciated!!!! :beers:

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

The members here at Yenko.net amaze me and are some of the best. This arrived today out of the blue with a note from one of those people, Bill Stephenson. Thank you sir, much appreciated!!!! :beers:

Nice!!

Bill is an “SNG” (Super Nice Guy)

Ryan

[mockingbird812]

Yep, that sounds like Bill all right!

[RPOLS3]

Bill is an “SNG” (Super Nice Guy)

Ryan

More than most will ever know

[olredalert]

----I just knew a beer would taste better at the end of a long day if it was opened with a V.V.Cooke bottle opener. Especially when you own a V.V.Cooke Yenko Chevelle!!!!! I actually couldn't believe that I found this bottle opener at one of Jan's antique hang outs. What are the chances that a V.V.Cooke bottle opener would be in a shop full of c##p in Port Huron, MI.???........Bill S

----Thanks go out to both Sam and Jake, and of course my Ontario buddy!

[Xplantdad]

Bill is a great guy for sure....:beers:

[sixt9rsx33]

very cool!

[SS427]

Thanks to Facebook and reader Rodman Phillips I was able to determine what this decal was that I found on the cowl end. Turns out to be a speed shop from Louisville. Really cool to see what it looked like originally and that it was a local speed shop. Now all I have to do is find one or have this one reproduced.

These 2 NOS decals showed up in the mail today from www.nostalgicracingstickers.com . I will not be putting them back on the car but they will be displayed in the car's history binder with all the other items/documents we have located. Just about ready to get started on a full blown restoration with only a couple items left to receive for the car. Should be a good time for the two of us if we do not kill each other first. LOL

[Xplantdad]

C'mon Rick...you guys work well together :)

[olredalert]

----Rick,,, Love the "Engines by Bigfoot"!!!.......Bill S

[1969l78]

Just stumbled across this.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/classic-cars/lost-for-47-years-1969-chevrolet-yenko-chevelle-comes-out-of-hiding-and-is-headed-for-restoration/ar-BBJU5SN?ocid=spartandhp

[Xplantdad]

Very cool...again!:headbang:

[Late BrakeU2]

Just stumbled across this.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/classic-cars/lost-for-47-years-1969-chevrolet-yenko-chevelle-comes-out-of-hiding-and-is-headed-for-restoration/ar-BBJU5SN?ocid=spartandhp

And the Karmic payback continues to flow!. So happy i can say Rick has restored two very significant cars for me over the last decade or so. Bravo and well deserved ink !!

[Postsedan]

I wanted to see pics of Rick in the Article :-)

Well done! Well deserved and congrats!

Dan

[Lee Stewart]

https://s26.postimg.org/quwdp8j61/BBJU1g7.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/qi4zj20w5/)

https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/classic-cars/lost-for-47-years-1969-chevrolet-yenko-chevelle-comes-out-of-hiding-and-is-headed-for-restoration/ar-BBJU5SN?li=BBmkt5R&ocid=spartandhp#image=BBJU8Iw|16

[SS427]

That is Jim Saathoff, my Restoration Tech (at the wheel) and Shannon (wearing the hat) who originally contacted me about the Chevelle.

[Xplantdad]

Jim is a cool guy as well. :cool2:

[LS6SS]

Rick, since the first time we spoke I couldn't believe that such a craftsman and expert on these cars didn't own one himself. I'm so happy that you finally found a car that is worthy of the hands it finds itself in. Despite your paramount expertise you remain one of the most humble and nicest guys I know have always been willing to lend a helping hand. I only hope that the car will remain with you for a very long time and will see many years of enjoyment and quality burnouts. Congrats!

[RayC]

They could be anywhere.My Yenko Camaro was found behind a gas station in 1988 just sitting complete.Keep your eyes and ears open.

[SS427]

Thanks LS6SS for the kind words. The only reason we do not have any cars and Annie sold her collection was that we had no place to keep them let alone work on them as every square inch of our business property, trailers, rented storage units as well as our home properties are occupied by customer cars and/or parts. I have NO idea where we are even going to keep this one when it is completed. We have had a couple of unbelievable offers on the Chevelle but she and I agreed before we ever went down and got it that it was not for sale so for the time being it will be owned and restored by us and us only. It has been over 10 yeas since I had anything worth bragging about so I intend to drive and enjoy this one.

[Verne_Frantz]

That was a great story about finding the car. The bunny suits and respirators reminded me of when I extracted my latest '62 from a long hibernation in a damp garage. Everything was covered in mold. (no critter poop though)

Verne

[Donnie]

I have NO idea where we are even going to keep this one when it is completed.

Rick, I can help with that!:grin: have a nice heated space next to my L78

[BJCHEV396]

https://s26.postimg.org/quwdp8j61/BBJU1g7.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/qi4zj20w5/)

https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/classic-cars/lost-for-47-years-1969-chevrolet-yenko-chevelle-comes-out-of-hiding-and-is-headed-for-restoration/ar-BBJU5SN?li=BBmkt5R&ocid=spartandhp#image=BBJU8Iw|16Love this pic of the neighbor eyeballing the Chevelle coming out of hibernation!Congrats Rick and good luck with the resto!

[GearheadSS]

Thanks LS6SS for the kind words. The only reason we do not have any cars and Annie sold her collection was that we had no place to keep them let alone work on them as every square inch of our business property, trailers, rented storage units as well as our home properties are occupied by customer cars and/or parts. I have NO idea where we are even going to keep this one when it is completed. We have had a couple of unbelievable offers on the Chevelle but she and I agreed before we ever went down and got it that it was not for sale so for the time being it will be owned and restored by us and us only. It has been over 10 yeas since I had anything worth bragging about so I intend to drive and enjoy this one.

Good for you. That's refreshing to read. This car should be driven and enjoyed.

[SS427]

Love this pic of the neighbor eyeballing the Chevelle coming out of hibernation!Congrats Rick any good luck with the resto!

That man owned something like 6 or 7 muscle cars (parked in his driveway and garage) and watched us the entire time we were cleaning out the garage and pulling the car out. When done he walked over shaking his head, introduced himself and told me he had lived next door to Joseph his whole life and thought that Joseph got rid of the car after it was 'stolen'. He had never seen it since 1970 and had no clue that it was still there in the garage.

[Crush]

That is crazy

[BJCHEV396]

That man owned something like 6 or 7 muscle cars (parked in his driveway and garage) and watched us the entire time we were cleaning out the garage and pulling the car out. When done he walked over shaking his head, introduced himself and told me he had lived next door to Joseph his whole life and thought that Joseph got rid of the car after it was 'stolen'. He had never seen it since 1970 and had no clue that it was still there in the garage.
Amazing!!

[ANDY M]

Rick, I just finished reading all 20 pages and all I can say is WOW!
As someone who knows a little bit about luck and having a car find you, I agree 100% with those who say it could not have happened to a nicer guy. I know just how you feel.
Best of luck with it.
Andy

[dustinm]

Had to sign up and say congrats to Rick and Annie. This car couldn't have found a better home to a very deserving couple.

Cant wait to follow the build

[Flying Undertaker]

Congrats to Rick & Annie on your righteous barn find. As a Newbie to this website, I am amazed at the comraderie of its members. I am a firm believer in Karma and that good things happen to good people. I asked my Dad many years ago how does he finds such good deals on things and he replied that he waits for the good deals to find him, but to be ready to jump on them right away as someone else may beat you to it.There aren't that many Yenko Chevelles left out there and I know it is in good hands. The shape it is in structurally is phenominal. Was the interior color parchment or black, as I may have missed it in reading 20 pages. I have several friends in the Louisville area due to drag racing with my brother in NHRA division 3 Stock class over the years and ate at a place I believe was called Momma's Barbecue, really good food! That Chevelle is definitely a keeper, please do not sell once completed as you both deserve it.

[Lee Stewart]

https://s26.postimg.org/ll2fv9h95/image.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

Here you go Rick . . . a glimpse into the future!

[SS427]

Lol Lee. That very photo has been on my office screen saver since mid November. It belongs to the Brother's collection if i recall.

[Xplantdad]

From years past...at the SCR's we were both at, Rick.




Remember these?

[SS427]

It amazes me the true enthusiasts I meet in this hobby. I have received many calls from the msn.com story and one gentleman from Washington and I talked for some time. He had no ties to me, the car or Yenkos at all but had a pair of V.V. Cooke license plate frames and wanted me to have them even though they were in poor shape and the wrong years. I thought it was awesome and will put them on our wall in our display room and will not be for sale. Thank you Mike V, a true hobbyist and now friend.

[CC Rider]

Better late than never for me to read this thread.

Congrats on an awesome find Rick and Annie! :headbang:

[big gear head]

Big swap meet in Louisville this weekend. There might be some VV Cooke stuff there.

[SS427]

If you are there I would be interested in anything you might come across. I'm available all weekend via phone. Thanks for the heads up.

[bobm67]

It amazes me the true enthusiasts I meet in this hobby. I have received many calls from the msn.com story and one gentleman from Washington and I talked for some time. He had no ties to me, the car or Yenkos at all but had a pair of V.V. Cooke license plate frames and wanted me to have them even though they were in poor shape and the wrong years. I thought it was awesome and will put them on our wall in our display room and will not be for sale. Thank you Mike V, a true hobbyist and now friend.

Rick, do you know about what year the top frame was used. I have one from Beasley-Cross Chevrolet in Kannapolis NC that looks just like your frame even the red paint.

[big gear head]

PM sent

[SS427]

Rick, do you know about what year the top frame was used. I have one from Beasley-Cross Chevrolet in Kannapolis NC that looks just like your frame even the red paint.

Bob, I do not nor did the gentleman who passed them onto me. It would be nice to know so that it will add to the history of the dealership. From what I was told one of the salesman from the era at V.V. Cooke now works for another dealership that either took it over or was nearby. I need to find the time to get back to Louisville to find my transmission and follow up on some of these other leads and meet some of the many people from the area that have contacted me.

[SS427]

People just continue to amaze me. Thanks to a fellow member "Big Gear Head" who offered to look at his local Louisville swap meet this past weekend and located some items for me, then introduced me onto another gentleman he met at the swap meet who had a ton of memorabilia. I have come across some really neat stuff though have not been able to purchase just yet. Thanks Freddie!

Then today I get this small USPS package in the mail with this really cool and hard to come by NOS blue bow tie emblem. No note, no nothing. After doing some sleuthing and back tracking the package I found it was from our buddy Mark Bulow. So I call Mark and ask him what he was doing. Says he wants to make a donation to mine and Annie's project to pay it back for something we did for him MANY years ago. I did not even remember it until he brought it up. Anyway, thank you Mark and Freddie! Such a breath of fresh air around here and to have and make such good friends.

[mockingbird812]

Now THAT is stand up!! Well played Mark. It is certainly going to a good cause!!

[big gear head]

I'll get that stuff sent out to you in a few days. The only blue bow tie that I spotted in Louisville was for the rear of a '69 Camaro. I didn't see any of the other parts that you were looking for.

[SS427]

Send me a bill Freddie and I will Paypal you the funds. :)

[sixt9rsx33]

Bob, I do not nor did the gentleman who passed them onto me. It would be nice to know so that it will add to the history of the dealership. From what I was told one of the salesman from the era at V.V. Cooke now works for another dealership that either took it over or was nearby. I need to find the time to get back to Louisville to find my transmission and follow up on some of these other leads and meet some of the many people from the area that have contacted me.

This is fantastic!

[ronzz572]

Hey Rick did this car come with Atlas alloy wheels on it new?

[Luis]

Congratulations....I'm very happy for you guys. I know it will return back to it glory days. Hope to see it when done.

[SS427]

Ron, no it did not but very likely that is what is going back on it.

Luis, THANK YOU for all your help as always. Luis drove over 8 hours to pick up a door in Maryland and deliver it to Jamie Cooper in Pennsylvania that I needed. That was WAY above what most anyone would do and greatly appreciate. Luis is one in a million!

[McCune]

Not sure if you had seen this?

[olredalert]

Not sure if you had seen this?

----Would love to know where that yard is as I believe I saw that car at V.V.Cooke in approximately 1977/78 in storage. Same color, and had a bunch of rare stuff on it, including a magnesium third member. It was raced hard and supposedly did very well. Back then I didn't know enough to go after it!.......Bill S

[SS427]

I have not seen the picture but have been talking with a couple of gentlemen who contacted me with V.V. Cooke memorabilia and one talked about this and a few of the other V.V. Cooke race Vettes. One selling for over $1M I was told.

Also got an offer to bring our car back to the original V.V. Cooke building and do a photo shoot inside (if it is still empty then). That would be pretty cool. Need to trailer it to Canonsburg and do the same thing there.

The amount of help and offers to help we have received from people is amazing. People are coming out of the woodwork with stories and rare items.

[Xplantdad]

I have not seen the picture but have been talking with a couple of gentlemen who contacted me with V.V. Cooke memorabilia and one talked about this and a few of the other V.V. Cooke race Vettes. One selling for over $1M I was told.

Also got an offer to bring our car back to the original V.V. Cooke building and do a photo shoot inside (if it is still empty then). That would be pretty cool. Need to trailer it to Canonsburg and do the same thing there.

The amount of help and offers to help we have received from people is amazing. People are coming out of the woodwork with stories and rare items.


That's called karma, Rick. Like I said on the phone, you and Annie deserve all of it!! :)

[XXXGoldL34M20]

Hey Rick & Annie, little late to the party hear but Congrats with this Find, you both deserve having such a special car.
It will turn out amazing with the talents you both have.
Danny

[Lee Stewart]

https://s26.postimg.org/wnj1xr7m1/image.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

https://www.americanmusclecarmuseum.com/chevrolet-vehicles/72-1969-chevrolet-chevelle-yenko.html

[olredalert]

----The obvious question,,, parchment interior?........Bill S

[70ZED]

Coolest story yet, every collector's dream ! Congrats and we all look forward to the build !

[dykstra]

Great write up in MCR!!! Congrats again.

[wheelhop]

Just got my MCR in the mail, congrats to Rick & Annie on the write up!
Will put on my reading glasses and dive in to the magazine( for old guys )that has very small print! Did I just say that?

[Tenney]

Landed here, too - great read!!

[olredalert]

----Yah, you two! Good PR for a great pair!.......Bill S

[Mr. Chevy]

Just got my MCR in the mail, congrats to Rick & Annie on the write up!
Will put on my reading glasses and dive in to the magazine( for old guys )that has very small print! Did I just say that?

Jim, I'm there now.. Need my reading glasses.. Never thought it would hit me.. LOL

Rich

[firstgenaddict]

WOW WOW WOW... killer car RICK. CONGRATS couldn't have gone to a better home!

[Dayton]

That man owned something like 6 or 7 muscle cars (parked in his driveway and garage) and watched us the entire time we were cleaning out the garage and pulling the car out. When done he walked over shaking his head, introduced himself and told me he had lived next door to Joseph his whole life and thought that Joseph got rid of the car after it was 'stolen'. He had never seen it since 1970 and had no clue that it was still there in the garage.

That is almost hard to believe.

[SS427]

No part of this story or the actual find was embellished or made up and am only repeating what I was told. That being said, I would have to agree with you and found it hard to believe myself especially being a multi car owner himself. My tech was there on the first visit and Don Stowers on the second to back everything up.

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

No part of this story or the actual find was embellished or made up and am only repeating what I was told. That being said, I would have to agree with you and found it hard to believe myself especially being a multi car owner himself. My tech was there on the first visit and Don Stowers on the second to back everything up.

It’s a million to one shot, of course it is hard to believe :-)

Ryan

[m22mike]

In referance to the "Jr. Members post" WOW !

[Craig_Maiorana]

I'm glad I renewed my subscription just in time to get mine .. such a neat story and an amazing car and it couldn't have found a more deserving set of owners

[DW31S]

Congrats on the ink and cover. Really looking forward to seeing the finished product!

[SS427]

Got my block back from the machine shop today. Very nice original MQ paint code still intact. Also found a "C 3 0" written on the front driver's side of the block. The engine was assembled on January 23rd so it is not a casting or assembly scribble.

[tunes]

Good stuff! I'm hoping to learn some things from your Chevelle build.

[SS427]

Stay tuned..... :)

[JoeC]

Nice to see the Yenko Chevelle on the cover
overall a good article
where it says Yenko Chevelles came with F41 suspension is not correct, they had HD frt & rear springs but not F41

[SS427]

Good catch Joe and I will take blame for the fubar not Steve Temple as I gave him the information. This Chevelle did not have the boxed control arms. Sorry to all for the confusion.

[WILMASBOYL78]

Finally got a copy of the MCR issue with the story...nice ink guys :biggthumpup:

I'm sure the finished product will be first rate...looking forward to following along as the restoration proceeds.

Good luck Annie and Rick !!

Tom and Karen :3gears:

[Schonyenko2]

It is a very good article. Nice job.

[ZLP955]

Latest MCR arrived in my mailbox Down Under today - read this article straight away, what a great write-up. Once again, Congratulations Rick and Annie!

[SS427]

Thanks for the kind words. As of yesterday our own Eric Jackson took delivery of the engine and will be doing his magic on it. Jamie and Joe will be starting on the body shortly. As soon as time allows I will start a new thread on the complete restoration of this car as there are some really great detail that I would like to show on how things were originally done.

[mssl72]

I'm looking forward to that thread once you start it!

[A12pilot]

Man, let's see: Good car? Check. Good magazine PR? Check. Great people? CHECK-A-ROONI!! Nice write up, Rick! So awesome to see an article in a car mag and say "Hey! I know who that is!!" Very cool!

Cheers
Dave