yenko deuce found!

[chads454Ls6]

I would first like to thank Earl Haubrich for telling me about this car. 1970 yenko deuce, 34000 original miles, the guy owned this car since 1973 and has been in storage since 1976.car was sold new at dale chev.Fathom blue, mosly original paint,but is not nice enough to leave alone,original engine,original rear,not the original trans,original interior that is in mint condition,even the rubber mat is in great shape,original qtr. panels. No rust on this car anywhere! beside a big dent in the drivers door,and a few other minor dents,the body is in excellent condition. all glass and chrome are in excellent shape. I will post some pics,Thanks again Earl!

[chads454Ls6]

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Chad,

Great find...I'm sure it will look great next to the other cars. Thanks for sharing.

Greg

[shor]

<font color="blue">WOW!!!!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif </font>

[Belair62]

Excellent............

[68l30]

Congrats! Looks great, right down to the factory paint mark on the trunk weatherstrip... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Steve

[copo9566aa]

Wow http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif Hi Nancy http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif

[sYc Yenko]

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

[ORIGLS6]

You Suck! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bs.gif I hate you!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif If you weren't so damned big I'd kick your A$$ !

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

[Don_Lightfoot]

One of my favorite cars, and in the right color too. Congratulations Chad http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[T Billigen]

Nice car! Your going to have Belky beating down your door! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[SS427]

Frank,
I was going to call you but Earl insisted it stay in Minnesota. Nice lead by the way Earl! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif
Rick

[Bill Pritchard]

Chad,

Another incredible find http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif Congratulations!

[MosportGreen66]

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif
How you doing Nancy?!

[77andSunny]

Hello all, The blue/white Deuce looks great ! My question is where can I get the emblem put on my hood tach like the one in the pic ? Thanx Neal

[MrsBillyBobcat]

Great find Chad! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

Congratulations!!!

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

[hvychev]

I swear to god I think that I am going to be sick..... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

[Kim_Howie]

Great find Chad Congrats Kim http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

[Schonyenko2]

Hang in there Frank. Theres got to be some in Ill. I thought you had a lead on one. Schonye

[NEW]

Congrats, great find!!!

NEW

[hvychev]

Actually it is a great find! Congrats Chad. I will go nice in your collection. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif Any paper work or vintage pics?

Ken S I know that it will happen eventually. I do not have any leads in IL.

[Jeff Murphy]

Oh, great. Now I've got to fight with you for Dale emblems and whisk brooms http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif

Let's make a deal; anytime we find something we try to buy two?? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

Cool find! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Stuart Adams]

Awesome!!!!!!!!!! Keep us posted on its progress and more pictures would be great also....

[COPO PETE]

Nothing like a new find! Congrats http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif
Peter

[bkhpah]

Neat car. Are you sure about that hood tach? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif You might want to research that one! Congrats on the new ride...BKH http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[MikeA]

Congrats! Keep us posted on the restoration! It is amazing how these cars keep popping up! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif Al seems like a nice guy. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[resto4u]

Lets hear the story, where was it found? As found, or did you clean it up a little? Roger

[MikeA]

Somewhere in Wisconsin, I forget the town.

[mc25t190]

Way to go Chad!

[chads454Ls6]

The way you see it,other than the drivers fender,is the way i got it,he had banged around the pass fender,and when he replaced that he replaced the drivers side as well but had a perfectly good,original paint drivers fender so i put that back on the car for the picture,and then i washed it a little,otherwise it is the way i got the car. The guy i bought it from was pulled over in 1976 and was told if he did not put this car away,because of open headers,he would be arrested,he put the car away and started to take it apart,i was never really clear why but i did not want to argue with him,he wanted some emblems for the car and that is how he ended up talking with earl,and then earl let me know,He let me come down to wisconsin,he lives close to the brewers stadium and take a look at the car. He told me it had no rust and the interior was in very nice condition,all of us being on wild goose chases before,i was unsure of what to think but the car sounded good,i got to his house and we went to his moms where he had it parked,when he removed the covers i was amazed! no rust original qtrs,#s matching,what more could i say then i will take it!There was no paperwork and he is not sure if he has any pics but will keep looking,it has been in storage for so long he is unsure about anything he might still have. Chad

[DarrenX33]

Nice job Chad. Sorry Frank.

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[bilede]

Great find, congratulations and enjoy!! did the previous owner explain what the Nancy was?? name of car or his girl or ??? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[Mr70]

Nice Find....He probably bet on the Packers. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif
I'll bet Rick N. will be busy for awhile.

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Hey Chad, Congrats on the acquisition, and the explanation as to how you got it - you are quick!!

MikeA, now we know how they got wind of it, small world eh http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif Good deal for all those involved, car looks better in the pics than what Al described over the phone a few weeks ago. Drive it and enjoy!

[chads454Ls6]

here are some more pics as it left his moms house

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wow,it does take these size pics!

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the second one is my house

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last one,and nancy was his girlfriend,chad

[Mr. T]

Very nice find Chad!! Congrats!
When does the restoration begin?

[Eddie M.]

Great find Chad..... I bet you were still smiling when you went to sleep http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[allcamaro]

I love your home sig picture of the Camaro MR.T http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[Mr. T]

Thanks Joel! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif
Yours kind of looks like mine.

[elonblock]

Congratulations!!!!
What an AMAZING find!!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif
The before pictures are excellent!
Can't wait to see the "after" pictures! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif
It would be FUN to see restoration "progress" pictures as well.

Elon

[@wot]

Chad,

I am new to the forum, but had to offer my congrats on a super find. It still gives me hope that some great cars are still hiding out there.

[mnyenko]

Chad,
It is nice to see another Supercar in MN.Too many have left.Earl

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

I must admit, the car looks quite a bit better in the pics compared to the description I received over the phone a few weeks ago! It's usually the other way around, good deal!

[Salvatore]

Hey Marlin, This car looks a lot better than the other one we know of. What do you think? Sam

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Far better!

[Allen]

Very neat story and find. Congratulations!

I wonder why there's a '69 front bumper on there.... did the seller say anything about that?

Sigh. (wishin' I could find a real Deuce).

[mc25t190]

Chad,
How did you dig that one up before Dave Belk "THE DEUCE KING" did? I've never known anyone to beat Dave to the punch , he just had one similar to it. I want to see it done, the thrill of the hunt always makes it more exciting! GR8 job! is it for sale? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[Zman]

The 69 bumper goes with the 69 fenders... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif
I'm sure all of that will be corrected during the resto. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif

[JoeC]

Congratulations Chad,
The owner of this Deuce called me a few weeks ago looking for information about Yenkos. He said he got in trouble with it for street racing then parked it. He said while it was apart someone popped the trunk and stole the carb and intake but the rest was original. I got an email from another guy with a picture of a Deuce he had with a 2x4 tunnel ram. The car looks yellow in the picture and was raced in the mid 70's. Anyone know anything about it?

[mhassett]

Chad, I too would like to offer my Congrats on the finding of the car. Can't wait to see it after the resto.. Thanks for sharing the pictures. Mark http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[KLONECO]

congrats chad! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif bumper looks right on to me! fenders maybe need a lil hand filing.........good to go tho http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif ......... by the way how comfy is it sleeping in the garage???????? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Kevin, Belky knows the real KING is Motown Matt!

[Supergas990]

Chad,

Congrats on the Duece!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gifCan't believe it was in my backyard the whole time... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif Oh well, I'll have to keep looking.

Blair

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

The bottom line on this deuce is that MikeA 'found' it, and passed the word along to me. JoeC 'found' it about the same time, and also passed the word along to me. We all talked with the owner, and confirmed that it was the real deal. We just weren't sure how the body looked, several guys passed on it, a few others were contemplating it. The owner was told to see Earl about getting some chrome Yenko crests for the car, and the rest is history - Chad got himself a nice project. Good to see it found, and brought back to life!

[SS427]

I don't think it matters who "found" it in as much as yet another Supercar will be on the streets and displayed for people to enjoy. I seem to remember another Supercar whose discussion was more about who "found" it and less about the car. That after the "finder" was paid most handsomely for his efforts for which he was employed. Glad to see you add yet another one to your stable Chad.

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Agreed, but people like to know how these things come to light, since everyone is always looking for that special 'find' http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif

[chads454Ls6]

Kevin, i plan to keep the car and do a resto on it,cars in this condition just rarely come along and i have been fortunate to get this car along with my chevelle,which is primarily the car i am working on right now.

[chads454Ls6]

He also gave me a set of torque thrust rims that are 14/6,and my question is what size were the torque thrusts that came on the nova,i know chevelle and camaro were 15s but not sure of nova.

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Chad, the steel wheels on the deuce are 14x7, as are the Magnum 500 wheels that are coded AO. The optional wheels that Yenko offered in the catalog were Atlas wheels and were 14x6. If you have a set of 'torq thrust' style wheels, look on the backside to see if there is a mfg name. From what we have seen, the Atlas wheels don't say anything on the back.

[sYc Yenko]

I want to be on the *special find* list, lol http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif

[Mr Yenko]

It is not a special list.It is meeting that SPECIAL group of friends that take you in as their own, that I will call my FAMILY. With out them I would have not found my DREAMCAR."MOF" http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[MikeA]

[ QUOTE ]
It is not a special list.It is meeting that SPECIAL group of friends that take you in as their own, that I will call my FAMILY. With out them I would have not found my DREAMCAR

[/ QUOTE ]

True. I would not have "found" my Yenko if it were not for Marlin! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[chads454Ls6]

Marlin,these are the rims i have,they say american racing equipment on the back and have torque thrust after,and 6/14,then :0: backset after that,chad

[chads454Ls6]

Here are some pics of the underneath

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another.....

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another one&gt;

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another one of the rear

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left rear qtr

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right rear qtr

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And the reason this will sit for awhile!

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Check out the overspray on the bellhousing!

[chads454Ls6]

How about the inspection marks on the driveshaft

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Good pics Chad, especially the one with the rear code. There are several 05D deuces with rears dated 0512. Is there a '2' after the 'G' on the tube? Any chance to get a pic of the engine stamping to compare with the other deuces?

[TimG]

Great stuff. In one way, you hate to disturb these original items. It seems as though the car in truly in need of a restoration.

[JoeC]

are some of them Yenko Chevelle pictures?

[Salvatore]

Hey Marlin....Wayyyyyyyyyyy nicer! You know what I mean. Also love the day 2 look, As it was MEANT to be! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[sYc]

Congrats http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif Neat car. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[chads454Ls6]

Joe,that is the chevelle and i am currently taking everything apart and sending out things to get properly plated,have not decided if i want to get my feet wet on both projects at the same time,chad

[chads454Ls6]

Yes,it is a 2 on the tube,will post the engine later,the date if i remember is the same as earls which is 5/20,chad

[chads454Ls6]

Marlin,here is a pic of the front engine pad.

[Nova Research Project]

Chad,

Great find! If you want to post the pictures of your car as you restore it at chevynova.org (http://www.chevynova.org) let me know. There are pictures of the Blue Peck deuce there.

I like to feature original condition restorations. Send me the high-resolution pictures and I'll do all the work.

Check out Ron Bentz's L34 restoration while you are there.

Thanks,
GregR

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

THanks Chad, fits right into all the other cars, good pics!

[JoeC]

Chad, does the Deuce have the original Hurst shifter and do you have a picture of it showing rods and mount plate?

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Joe, do you need a pic or part numbers? I can send them to you in a PM.