View Full Version : 1968 Yenko Copo Camaro/ Non converted car
bkhpah
05-20-2002, 09:55 PM
I have just located a 1968 Yenko Camaro 9737 car. This car was sold unconverted. It was a 396/375 car. It was a COPO that did not receive the 427 conversion. It is a very low mile car. Original MV 396 is gone, but I think the rest of the driveline is intact. What is the thoughts of board members on a unique car like this. Supercar or not?...BKH
I have missed your posts, Brian. Nice to see you back again. http://www.yenko.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/smile.gif
T Billigen
05-20-2002, 10:48 PM
Brian,
Did these cars come with a 4:10 rear? The car I had with the 140 speedo had a 3:73 rear listed on the window sticker. What color? I got ahold of the fellow that had mine and he sold it in November for 16.5K It had less than 4K miles on it. Where was the one you located sold at? I think these cars, if documented, would be very unique and worthy of being called a Supercar!
Stefano
05-20-2002, 11:57 PM
No question in my mind definately a Super Car by defintion and application. It is after all a COPO 9737.
Just sounds like it is not also a Yenko Conversion Car.
Rat_Pack
05-21-2002, 02:23 PM
Brian, If it has the POP or similar documentation showing the MV engine then there is no argument, it is a 68 Yenko Camaro like the other cars with their original MV engine. Otherwise it is a 375hp Camaro sold by Yenko...................RatPack.................
Brian; Neat car. I am assuming that this is the car that you had me research a while back. As per being a supercar, I would say yes. To me, it is the same as the 1968 396/375 automatic Gibb Novas that were not switched to 427s. Both are special in their own way. Yours with the 9737 COPO (Yenko) package and the Gibb cars with their COPO auto trans. To me, these cars represent the start of what I consider COPO built supercars.
bkhpah
05-21-2002, 06:01 PM
To my knowlege no one has yet had a real MV 396/375 car. The car is a definite 9737 Yenko car. O7E build date. It was to be a conversion but was never done. It is a very interesting car. It has all the marks of a 9737 car..BKH
Stefano
05-21-2002, 06:26 PM
I would agree with Tom's thinking. (While special on their own.) The 1968 COPO cars from Gibb and Yenko were the prelude to the the COPO Super Cars of 1969 and 1970.
Is this COPO one of the non converted 20 of 65 from one of the recent prior threads?
As Stefano, I too wonder if this is where the difference in the numbers comes in to play. The number of '68s was thought to be around 65, but Yenko's chief mechanic was paid for converting only 45 cars.
Brian, I am curious, what, if any, SYC data plate and/or serial number does the car have. Tom
bkhpah
05-21-2002, 09:47 PM
The car has the special trim tag that only the 68' COPO Yenko Camaros had. Has the 140 speedo with the special sway bar, etc. Has plain 712 interior without console. Deluxe wheel. I was under the impression that @ 70 cars were ordered, only 65 converted. This being such a late car would seem to confirm that it was a straggler. This is the third car I have been told about that was bought as a straight up 396/375. Just like the Turbo Z program in 1981 more cars were available for conversion that got the conversion. This may be the only surviving example of a 9737/375 car. Anyone ever seen one?...BKH
Brian; I think the BIG question may be knowing the exact number of '68s, either converted or not. I say that since I have proof of over 100 1967 Yenko Camaros, which goes against the once accepted number of 54. You would think that there might have been more '68s. Tom
bkhpah
05-21-2002, 10:42 PM
This car did not have the SYC plate in the door pillar...BKH
That is what I suspected. For whatever reason, not all Yenkos got tags and quite possibly were not assigned syc #s, thus were not on THE LIST. THE LIST is incomplete, and the accpeted number for 1967 and 1968 Yenkos needs to be updated, to reflect the new found information. I perdict, that in the next several months, we may find more "unknown" cars to come onto the scene. Tom
T Billigen
05-21-2002, 11:12 PM
What is special about the trim tag? My old car had the deluxe wheel with standard black interior with no console. I could not get any cowl tag info because the fellow I sold the car to sold it in November, he was supposed to contact me in the event he was interested in selling but never did or I would have the car in Wisconsin now!!!
bkhpah
05-22-2002, 02:51 AM
With the model year nearing the end, Some of the Yenko 9737 cars would not have been converted. This is what I feel happened to this car. Why convert more cars when the 1969 COPO 9561 cars are already on the board so to speak. The trim plates on the Yenko COPO 68' cars are different from the standard trim plate. Sold along side the other SYC converted cars. If a buyer wanted a 375 car and could not afford the 427 conversion you would think Yenko would just sell it that way. Similiar to the Yenko Nova SS 427 cars. More cars were ordered than converted. Leaving some cars un-converted or mildly warmed over with Yenko special parts....BKH
Leonard
11-29-2003, 07:41 PM
Just looked at a 68 camaro. Sitting in a garage for 20 plus years. 1/8 " dust on car. mold forming on rear seat. Big block heater box. Smallblock in car now w/ tunnel ram and big old hood scoop. Front disc brakes and 4 speed. Has 396 emblems on the front fenders in the bumble bee stipe and yenko crest just behind the 396 emblems. These look to be old yenko emblems in color.Is this the correct placement for the yenko emblems in 68. Also, could this be a non converted car? Could not see if it had a 140 speedo. Lots of dust on lense. I only had a chance to veiw it for a few minutes. What else should i look for? Would a vin # and cowl tag info help? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif
you need to check for the 140 speedo, diameter of front sway bar, the vin and a picture of the trim tag will help
T Billigen
12-30-2003, 06:49 PM
The car in this BKH thread and my car are one in the same. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif
Tom
When did you find that out.
Not while Brian was posting this?....
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I am now the owner (again) of my 1968 Corvette Bronze 396/375 Camaro which I originally purchased new at Kenny Ross Chevrolet in Pittsburgh, PA in September 1968. Car only has 5K original miles, and may be a Non-Converted COPO/Yenko which I was unaware of at the time I owned it. Have been researching this possibility for sometime now and all signs are looking very positive. Will update as I learn more. I have attached a picture of the car that was taken in 1968 in front of the dealership.'
Tom, after re-reading this thread, and the other one about the car, and looking at your emails and PMs to me, I have a couple of things to throw out.
How/why did a Yenko end up at Kenny Ross? Part of the Yenko SC network, or dealer transfer? , But with no signs of it being a Yenko (I am assuming this since you just now feel it might be a Yenko, nothing caught your eye back then). If the car originated at Yenko, all of the factory paperwork, including the window sticker, would have read Yenko. And, if the car had any Yenko options, it would have had a Yenko window sticker. In addition, Yenko made sure their cars could be identified, by the use of stickers, emblems, and later on stripes. After hearing from numerous folks who bought Yenko cars new, from various dealers, including Douglass, the one common theme is they were all well aware of the Yenko connection, whether it be though paperwork, emblems, stickers, what ever. I have to wonder if this car originated at Yenko.
Now, could it be a Kenny Ross COPO? Well that is possible, in the same sense as dealers in '69 found out about the 427 COPO (JD) and ordered them direct from GM, rather then get them from Yenko. But, even with that, the COPO option would have been present on any paperwork, such as window sticker. And, was not the 9737 option the listed as the "Yenko Sports Car Conversion" option?
Regardless, an interesting car. Would be nice if GM had the Chevy archives up and and running.
Belair62
12-31-2003, 05:33 PM
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I have just located a 1968 Yenko Camaro 9737 car. This car was sold unconverted. It was a 396/375 car. It was a COPO that did not receive the 427 conversion. It is a very low mile car. Original MV 396 is gone, but I think the rest of the driveline is intact. What is the thoughts of board members on a unique car like this. Supercar or not?...BKH
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Brian; Neat car. I am assuming that this is the car that you had me research a while back. As per being a supercar, I would say yes. To me, it is the same as the 1968 396/375 automatic Gibb Novas that were not switched to 427s. Both are special in their own way. Yours with the 9737 COPO (Yenko) package and the Gibb cars with their COPO auto trans. To me, these cars represent the start of what I consider COPO built supercars.
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Tom Clary
[/ QUOTE ] If this is the same car in this whole thread...why the turnaround of opinion....
Until a couple of days ago, I "assumed" that the car was sold new at Yenko. But, when I learned that it was sold new at Kenny Ross, and that the original owner did not suspect it to be a Yenko, until now, just wonder if it is a Yenko. Appears it is a 9737 COPO, which yes, would be a supercar, in the same sense as the Gibb cars.
Until now, I/we had assumed any car with the 9737 option, special trim tag, were Yenkos, but that may, or may not be the case. And I certaintly do not know.
Unreal
12-31-2003, 06:37 PM
Tom Billigen made the comment that he bought the car in September 1968 at Kenny Ross, and had no idea it was a Yenko car. In fact, he said he assumed all L78's had the 140 speedo. All of us who lived in Pgh at the time knew about Yenko, so unless Tom crawled from under a rock the day he bought the car from Kenny Ross, it's fair to assume his car had no Yenko sticker on the window, and no yenko badging. Since the 69's were about to be introduced, dealers would be clammering to unload 68's. It is reasonable to assume that Yenko transferred this car to Kenny Ross in the same manner as he would have transferred an Impala station wagon.
Is this a Supercar? In my opinion, a 9737 without the L72 engine transplant is no more a supercar than the 70 Camaro with the COPO spoiler. I mean no disrespect to anyone's car. In fact I, personally would prefer to have an unconverted COPO 9737 L78 than a Yenko conversion. (resale value aside) But it's up to other, much more involved folks than I, to determine if it should be considered a Supercar.
In any case, I am glad for Tom to have his old car back, and hope he can reunite it with the original L78 motor.
would be intersting to see what dealer is shown on NICB info
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would be intersting to see what dealer is shown on NICB info
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Yep, that it would. If Yenko, new info on non-converted Yenko cars, or if Kenny Ross, new info about possible non-Yenko '68 COPOs. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/scholar.gif
Chevy454
12-31-2003, 07:38 PM
Unreal: how do you view the '68 9738 Novas?
YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY
12-31-2003, 08:30 PM
We had assumed that any 9737 '68 Camaros were ordered through sYc - especially since the COPO was still called Sports Car Conversion - Yenko! So, we also assumed that in order for a COPO car to end up at Kenny Ross that it had to be dealer trxfrd from Yenko, maybe not, but most likely that's the only way another dealer would get one. An NICB would certainly clear that up for good!
Obviously, the car is not a Yenko though, it's a non-converted copo, and I'm assuming will be restored as such??
T Billigen
12-31-2003, 09:57 PM
I never "assume" anything. I can't remember what the window sticker said. I only became interested in the background when Huber was restoring his 68 Yenko. A lot of the options that were on his car were on my old car. I even went down to the owners garage and looked at the cowl tag and interior to make sure what I remembered was indeed there and it was. This was in 1992 so I have been keeping an eye on the car for along time, when I got the oportunity I bought it! The bottom line is I know what it is and I now own it again!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif And it is the same car as in the thread http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif
Charley Lillard
12-31-2003, 10:05 PM
I never got the impression that Tom was claiming it was a Yenko. Just that he was certain that it was a 9737 Yenko option car. One would then assume that it would have been a Dealer Trade since we haven't heard of anybody else ordering the 68 9737 option outside of Yenko. It sounds like a Cool car and I'm glad you got it back.
T Billigen
12-31-2003, 10:22 PM
Thanks Charly, If it is a "KENNY ROSS" COPO, it would be the only one in existance. 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/3gears.gif
Sorry Charley. Kind of confusing, as this car is/has been discussed in two different threads here. Here is the post I was referring to.
"I am now the owner (again) of my 1968 Corvette Bronze 396/375 Camaro which I originally purchased new at Kenny Ross Chevrolet in Pittsburgh, PA in September 1968. Car only has 5K original miles, and may be a Non-Converted COPO/Yenko which I was unaware of at the time I owned it. Have been researching this possibility for sometime now and all signs are looking very positive. Will update as I learn more. I have attached a picture of the car that was taken in 1968 in front of the dealership.
Charley Lillard
12-31-2003, 10:54 PM
Yes that is the same post. "and may be a Non-Converted COPO/Yenko which I was unaware of at the time I owned it.". I would also assume that Yenko would have ordered the car with the intention of converting it to a Yenko 427 car but didn't ever need it so Yenko sold or traded it unconverted but I would still call it a unconverted Copo/Yenko car. I just wouldn't call it a Yenko.
T Billigen
12-31-2003, 10:58 PM
I think that is a fair assesment http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif
camarojoe
12-31-2003, 11:49 PM
I'll bet if you run an NICB report (how do you do that anyway?) It will come back to Yenko Chevrolet. I'll also bet that the original window sticker DID say Yenko Chevrolet on top, and Tom just never noticed, either that or Kenny Ross made up a new sticker for it after they received the car. I find it very unlikely that Kenny Ross ordered their "own" COPO 68 Camaros. I know, "never say never", but I think its much more likely that Yenko just dealer traded their overstocked 68 Camaros to neighboring dealers that needed them as the model year wound down. I would also say its very possible that there are other "non converted" 68 SS396 L78s originally delivered to Yenko out there, not only from Kenny Ross but potentially from other Greater Pittsburgh area dealers. Tom B., doesn't that original pic you have show at least one other 68 L78 parked beside yours? Theres a possibility its still out there too! As for what you would "call" the car, if an NICB report shows it was ordered by Yenko originally, I would definitely call it an uncoverted 68 Yenko SS396. After all, most "converted" Yenkos were ultimately sold through other dealers, and weren't actually sold off the Canonsburg lot anyhow. The key to all this (obviously) is to get a report to prove that this car was originally delivered to Yenko.
T Billigen
12-31-2003, 11:57 PM
Joe,
There were four cars sitting with mine 2 Yellow and 2 Ralley Green. The one sittng next to mine is not a SS car. The other four SS's were sitting to the left of mine.
Tom,
Yenko had 9 Camaros advertized for sale in Sep 68.
1 396 375hp rally green special interior group tinted windshield Am radio 140 mph speedo
1 396 325hp Ash Gold
1 427 450hp Madador Red Yenko Super Camaro 850 cfm Holley special maximum performance intake manifold
1 427 425hp Ash Gold turbo hydro
5 396 375hp Corvette Bronze special interior group tinted windshield Am radio 140 mph speedo
T Billigen
01-01-2004, 12:09 AM
IT'S OFFICIAL!!!!!!!!!!! Looks like a dealer trade to me! 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/3gears.gif
Charley Lillard
01-01-2004, 12:17 AM
"The key to all this (obviously) is to get a report to prove that this car was originally delivered to Yenko."
Or just not worry about it and spend the time instead looking for that Roach you lost under the seat back in 68.
camarojoe
01-01-2004, 12:33 AM
Well, that of course would be a priority as well. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif
T Billigen
01-01-2004, 12:55 AM
Nobody ever sat in the back seat, so we will only have to look under the front seats for it. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif
JChlupsa
01-01-2004, 01:16 AM
sat down or laid down same same correct http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif
T Billigen
01-01-2004, 01:37 AM
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif
hvychev
01-01-2004, 02:31 AM
Wow how cool is that! You actually get your old car back and it may have some supercar roots! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif
Tom did you take that pic in front of Kenny Ross or was that on a post card or something? Any more vintage pics?
Tom do you have the POP or window sticker?
YenkoYS100
01-01-2004, 04:06 AM
How do I find out if my '68 L78/L89 Camaro was possibly an unconverted Yenko car??????
Was this car suppose to have a SYC tag in the door frame but never received it?
....if so what number wwould it be? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif
Unreal
01-01-2004, 01:28 PM
Rob, I'm not informed enough to know what the 9738 Novas included, so I don't know how to respond. We all know what they say about opinions......but the opinion of guys with more experience, or more at stake, (eg Tom C, Tom B, Brian H, etc.) should prevail over opinions of guys like me.
As the builder of a tribute car, I have very little standing on this issue, but have a real love and interest in these cars, none the less.
My feeling is that a bigger sway bar, 15" wheels, and a 140 speedo do not make it any more a Supercar than an SS L78. (no less cool to own, however. And for Tom B, what better story than to get your old car back...and by luck at the time of original purchase, it was a 9737!!)
Now, Tom B.......we're counting on you to get that damned motor back!!
T Billigen
01-01-2004, 01:46 PM
Unreal, you are right! This would be a COPO/9737, not a true "SUPERCAR" per say. It is just unique in its own right. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/scholar.gif
Tom
I'd like to Help,send me the VIN#.
If my source can gain access to NICB records,I'll will forward the results to you....Fingers crossed.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Rick
55chevy
01-01-2004, 05:14 PM
Rick, what all info will an NICB report have to offer?? I don't know much about them http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif
Normally, the only useful info will be the original dealer the car was shipped to from the factory along with the shipping date.
T Billigen
01-01-2004, 07:05 PM
That is what I am interested in http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Belair62
01-01-2004, 07:09 PM
Charley...I'm dieing over here...that was the absolute best comment of the year !!!Not only could the car be a very interesting COPO/Yenko etc....but it could also hold the genetic key to some very early stash!!!!I like you again but...you still suck 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 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
mc25t190
01-01-2004, 11:05 PM
tom, is the 1968 yenko camaro for sale? if so, go ahead and send it to huber's, he can finish it along with my 68 yenko camaro, i'll settle up with you later. i'll take 2 if Chuck Huber and cuppy do them.
T Billigen
01-01-2004, 11:31 PM
Let me have them get it done first and I will let you know. I have to admit that it sure would look good sittng in your garage. They will be two Beautiful 1968 Camaro's when restored....(Converted and Non-coverted Yenko's.)
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif
mc25t190
01-01-2004, 11:36 PM
those 68's just keep adding up!
68l30
01-02-2004, 01:15 AM
Joe,any more info on the Ash Gold 427/TH Camaro?Sounds like an awsome car.....
Steve
hvychev
01-02-2004, 02:13 AM
Huh?? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif Tom B you JUST got the car back after all these years.....why would you even consider selling it??????? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif
jetdoc
01-02-2004, 04:56 AM
HEY TOM-GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR CAR-NICE TO HEAR AFTER ALL THESE YEARS YOU GOT IT BACK!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif
T Billigen
01-02-2004, 11:17 AM
THANKS!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif
bkhpah
01-03-2004, 03:54 AM
Cool car. This is the car that I found at the local Camaro Club {PACE} show. The car had all the little things one would look for in a 9737 Yenko 68 Camaro. I knew the car was special as soon as I looked at it. I also knew it was not a converted car, but I felt the heritage was Yenko without a doubt. Yenko sold 9737 cars without the 427. This is one of those cars in my opinion. Right color, and special parts were all there. The interior was sweet. The car should be a real good looking car when finished. Dealer trade or not, still a Yenko COPO. Joe C's research would seem to indicate that as well. As I like to say, show me the next one...BKH
YenkoYS100
01-03-2004, 04:11 AM
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How do I find out if my '68 L78/L89 Camaro was possibly an unconverted Yenko car??????
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It's gettin a little stuffy in here. Am I on terminal ignore, or wearin the wrong deoderant.....or, color/ style of shoes????
Just wonderin???
Oh, I think I filled out my BIO well enough???? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/Charley.gif
T Billigen
01-03-2004, 04:57 AM
Thanks Brian, your post is much appreciated. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif
bkhpah
01-03-2004, 05:05 AM
What does your trim tag look like YS100. Does it have a 140 speedo and large sway bar for starters? By the way Tom B. I have access to a genny MV 375 motor. Real Yenko VIN and unmolested pad that might be for sale. That would really help complete the picture...BKH
bkhpah
01-03-2004, 05:10 AM
By the way, I had a Kenny Ross 1977 Z/28 with 8000 miles. I had a ton of paper with the car but, the dealership still had paper for that car. It's worth a call...BKH
Here is the ad that Yenko ran locally. My quess it was run by Frank Yenko who was known to be on the tight side with spending. The print is only about 1/16 inch. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
My quess it was some type of dealer trade. Being that late in the year they were trying to unload cars so maybe traded the COPOs for station wagons or trucks. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif
T Billigen
01-04-2004, 08:07 PM
I may be able to post some pictures a little later. Huber and Cupp just went over the car today and took some pics. Chuck is trying to figure out away to send them to me. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif He took pics of all the pertenant info: cowl tag (with correct writing) 140 Speedo, vin tag, steering wheel. It looks like it may still have the L-88 engine that I bought at Yenko. The engine was balanced and blue printed by D. A. Santucci ( with his name still stamped on the block)I may be interested in selling this engine at a later date.http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif
bbdon
01-04-2004, 10:30 PM
Joe, I would appreciate it if you could send me a bigger version of that ad by email. I can post it back here in readable size by using my own server space.
It is not readable. It is a photo of the ad. The original print size is 1/16
AutoInsane
01-08-2004, 05:53 AM
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It looks like it may still have the L-88 engine that I bought at Yenko. The engine was balanced and blue printed by D. A. Santucci ( with his name still stamped on the block)I may be interested in selling this engine at a later date.http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif
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An unconverted Yenko car with an L-88 bought from Yenko in it????? Damn!!!! Not even what category this car should fit into..... Day 2 + + + ??????
Would it make sense to restore it w/ the L-88 in it? Did Yenko install the engine when you bought it?
T Billigen
01-08-2004, 11:55 PM
The car came with a 396/375. The L-88 was not installed by Yenko Chevy. I bought this engine in the Spring of 1969. I put stock L-72 pistons in it and used the heads from the original 396/375. Did run well though, turned consistent 11.40s! D. A. Santucci did the engine work sometime in the late 70s. He was pretty famous in his own rite. He won a lot of top fuel and funny car races and beat alot of the big boys! He passed away earlier this year. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif
YenkoYS100
01-12-2004, 03:30 AM
Thanks bkhpah. As far as I know trim tag looks like other '68's. I'm sure the speedo is 120. I have to measure the swaybar.
Brian...do you know what Yenko tag number would have been on this car ...on the pillar...if it had one?
bkhpah
12-12-2004, 08:19 PM
It would not have a tag...BKH
resto4u
12-13-2004, 05:05 AM
Trim tag is different than other regular 68's, hence it is a copo. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif Roger
68l30
12-13-2004, 05:37 AM
I would not go by the trim tag alone.I have found a few 07E cars with the different trim tag.One in particular was a SB converted to a BB I parted out years ago.The Yenkos had the tag,but so did others.I am interested in the link between the two.
Steve
JChlupsa
12-13-2004, 09:13 AM
Happen to have the info from that tag or a pic of it laying around by chance?
68l30
12-13-2004, 05:07 PM
No pics,I wish I had taken them though.This particular car was parted out in about 1988.I didn't understand the different tags at the time.I do know my 68 is a 07E car with a 4808XX vin with the std. tag.The only pic I do have is of the tag on YS-8043,another 07E car but an earlier vin.Thinking a bit further,I have also found an early,pre Jan 68/Astro Glass,with the tag as well.This was a unrestored car.Thoughts....
Steve
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