'70 Yenko Deuce Nova ?!?!?

[Allen]

Ahhhhh damn it man........ I want one... I want one... and I got to see this one at SCR7.

Jeff, you're gettin' a phone call....

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayIS...ssPageName=WDVW (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=6172&item=45045282 93&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW)

[JChlupsa]

Nice Car Jeff, Would look great and be the only one here in Hawaii but the better half would kill me. Hope if finds a good home.

[Mr70]

Hey Jeff
Will you bring it to VetteFest this weekend too?

[mike s]

nice deuce any info from marlin or insight??

[DarrenX33]

Mike-

The seller (Jeff Latondress) is a member here. Indeed the car is legit and described well in his auction. Go for it. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[GM-26]

I certainly wouldn't mind opening my garage door and seeing that car everyday! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

This is an excellent Deuce to enjoy as a driver or perform a frame-off!

This car is one of 25 FG deuces produced, and one of 19 remaining. Like the EBaY description says, it's originally out of Dik Watson Chev. in Williamston, MI. This car is in the first order of 125 cars, and is the 32nd Deuce produced and is stock number YS-007. The car spent it's life in MI until Jeff purchased it in 2003.

We know of at least 4 deuces that went to MI, 2 went to Dik Watson (one FG, the other CR) and both are found. The other 2 went to Harry May Chev. in Monroe, MI, (one CS, the other CR) and neither are found! Per our research, most dealers received an initial order of 3 deuces, with trucks hauling approx. 6 cars per load. Additional orders of 1-2 deuces were delivered to those dealers who already ordered their minimum initial 3 car order. Following this logic, (we know that all 4 known MI deuces were shipped from Yenko on the same day), there should be 1 more deuce for each of these two MI dealers, but without more inventory sheets found or an unknown car showing up, we can't be sure. As 1970 wore on and deuces languished on the lots, Yenko appeared to relax the minimal initial order amount to whatever a dealer was willing to take!

[MosportGreen66]

Marlin or Jeff... could you guys add insight as to why the motor was replaced? Was it raced? Thanks!

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

I do not know the story on the engine. It's very common though. I keep stats on how many of the 84 existing cars retain their original drivetrain, and it's exactly one-third; 33%. It is also split exactly 33% for 4speeds and a/t's. So 1 out of every 3 deuces, whether it's a 4sp or an a/t, has it's original drivetrain. These stats are partially based on owner's honesty since I have not been able to verify every single claim of 'matching drivetrain', but even with some 'margin of error' the 33% would be accurate.

[mike s]

anyone know the asking price?? ,it would be worth 45-50 to me as is, am i way off?

[JChlupsa]

Mike like Darren said Jeff (9566 BA) is a member here. Drop him a PM and ask what ever you want with him.

[camarojoe]

That car is one body number away from my Deuce.

[DarrenX33]

But boy can Marlin add the insight. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[Jeff H]

Does this car have a trailer hitch mounted on it? It looks like some sort of hitch without the ball in one of the pictures. The Yellow JL8 car I had we found had a hitch and trailer wiring on it at some point in time. Towing with a Deuce or a JL8 car, gotta love it!

http://home.comcast.net/~buquick/ebay_photos/underside_2.JPG

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Yes, I believe that it had a trailer hitch installed at one time.

[sYc]

[ QUOTE ]
... ,it would be worth 45-50 to me as is, am i way off?

[/ QUOTE ]

Judging by what the last 4-5 Deuces have sold for, I would think that would be a fair price. It well be interesting to follow this auction.

[hvychev]

Wow.....a Deuce actually publicly for sale! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif I can't wait to see the end result. Good Luck Jeff....what is next in the garage??? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

A beautiful grecian green '68 L79 Nova with tinted glass, buckets, console, v/t, posi, numbers match drivetrain with all the paperwork - a super car, and a flagship example for his new '68 L79 Nova Registry.

[DarrenX33]

M? Any pics of it out there? Very cool!

[Chevy454]

[ QUOTE ]
Wow.....a Deuce actually publicly for sale! I can't wait to see the end result.

[/ QUOTE ]
Even better, this one's not even a 'private auction'!!!!

[mike s]

hope he accepts my offer i need a good project i'm gettin a bit bored just doin other peoples ,its alot more fun restoring a car i can drive/race http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Zedder]

I believe you'll have to sweeten your offer Mike to something north of $55K.

[9566 BA]

Darren
http://stevesnovasite.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=2833 There is some pictures and a discussion about the 68 L-79 there.
http://stevesnovasite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2639&page=6&pp=15&highlight=L-79

[DarrenX33]

Thanks Jeff. Sweet car! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

[JChlupsa]

Neat the car had a hitch mounted on it. I remember seeing a 69 Camaro pulling a 68 years and years ago.

Would be neat to do that again have a show car and a tow car both same years.

[Chevy454]

Us hillbillys dig the trailer hitches! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[71SSNova]

Hey Jeff, Why do you have a BB trans cross member support in it?
Just wondering.
The wife was looking over my shoulder while I was looking at it and I asked if she mind if I bought it. I'm trying to get rid of the marks around my neck right now. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
Nice car, like to replace my 71 with it.

[bkhpah]

The Yenko Deuces used the BB crossmember from the factory..BKH

[Chevy454]

Am I to assume that's because they came with the THM400?

[Charley Lillard]

Why is that ?

[71SSNova]

[ QUOTE ]
The Yenko Deuces used the BB crossmember from the factory..BKH

[/ QUOTE ]
Please do not take this the wrong way but this does not make sense to me unless they used the BB motor mounts as well.

[Jeff H]

Maybe because the new Camaro had a different subframe so the Z28 TH400 crossmember wouldn't work so they used the BB TH400 crossmember. Up to that point in time, there wasn't any smallblock using the TH400, right?

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

This is a 4speed car, not a TH400 car. To my knowledge the TH400 crossmember is the same regardless of the engine size.

All Yenko Deuces came with a BB crossmember, and you are right it doesn't make sense. BTW, it's not a Pontiac member either, which looks exactly like the BB one but doesn't have the 1/2" offset. We do not know why they came this way, but they did, and they do not have the BB engine mounts - which makes the trans mount fun to install http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

One theory that we have is that the BB member was included in COPO 9737. #9737 had been a BB specific COPO since '68, and when it was modified for the Deuces in '70, the BB member was not changed to the SB one. It's a long shot, but right now it's our only shot.

[71SSNova]

Thanks Marlin, I've learned something new.
Glad I don't have to try to push my trans over 1/2" to get the bolts in mine.

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

It's a pain, the first time. I've learned that after it's installed, you can remove and re-install much easier.

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

So Jeff, what's the verdict?

[9566 BA]

I will let everbody know soon.

[NOEL]

How much is the Yenko Nova???

[NOEL]

car is sold already!!!!!!!!

[camarojoe]

[ QUOTE ]
I will let everbody know soon.

[/ QUOTE ]

So who's the latest Deuce owner?

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Still under wraps!

[Mr70]

That's a clue.
wraps...
X-mas time..
small elves...
Did Belair62 buy it! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Belair62]

You would be a crappy fisherman Rick !

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

'wraps' as in rapper, as in Snoop Dog cruising Compton with Dre http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[camarojoe]

Well i must say that Jeff and whoever bought it are pretty good at keeping a secret... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[hvychev]

Come on why the secrecy!!! Deuce transactions are easy!!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Belair62]

Yeah you 2 sausages were right out in the open on your cars.It was like I dream of Jeanie blinked and they appeared at your houses.

[DarrenX33]

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

[hvychev]

yeah yeah.......so I lost a couple of years life in the old ticker! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif

[camarojoe]

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/Charley.gif PS...http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/BelairSucks.gif

http://www.yenko.net/attachments/108410-jeannie_photo.jpg

[Belair62]

Go to bed now Batman and Robin 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

[Mr70]

You Mean Spiderman & Friends.
(with Pump up power) http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

[LVCamaro]

Hey Belair...do you have anything to add to this thread? I gave you several days to fess up, so let me be one of the first to congratulate you on your latest acquisition. I'm glad you got it, so it stays in the family. It couldn't have a better home, nesstled in with your other beautiful SuperCars. Way to go! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

I hope you're able to challenge the sitting champion of the SCR Deuce shoot-out next Labor Day, before you concours restore it. Look out Frank and Marlin...he'll drive it like parts are free, betcha! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif

Now, post some pics, Bob! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

SS

[Stuart Adams]

Yeah Bob, congrats - post some pics.

[Mr70]

[ QUOTE ]
You would be a crappy fisherman Rick !

[/ QUOTE ]

I just knew it!
I believe an Apology is in order...you Deuce Bag. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Belair62]

You are still a crappy fisherman Rick.....yeah it's here...Jeff L is a standup guy. It needs to be restored but I'll just take my time and try and do a lot of it myself...you know fellas...I'm 48...I can't take all that horsepower anymore.I had to break down and get a Deuce...BTW what is that spaghetti looking thing hanging by the rear end ? Is that really a sway bar !!!

[budnate]

now that the Cat is out of the bag congrats..now get her dialed in for the shoot-out at SCR8..I have a plan for a really cool trophy for the winner this year..it will be over the top!! heads up racing at its best!

Bud.

[Belair62]

I'm just going to build a hairy stroker,keep the headers on it and spray the [censored] out of it!

[Zedder]

Congrats Belair! Very cool car http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[camarojoe]

Congrats... you lying sunovab*tch. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

So... how many winks did it take YOU til it showed up in your garage? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

[Belair62]

Only took 8 hours to get here http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[MikeA]

Congrats on the purchase! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

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

Yea, just leave that rear sway bar off, and drive it on down to SCR8 http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

Many congrats!

[Canucklehead]

Nice purchase, congrats

[ORIGLS6]

I had a feeling............ http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif

Congrats Bob http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif and Jeff. Glad it worked out for both of you! (And you know how jealous I remain..... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif)

Love those Deuces! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[Belair62]

Thanks Dennis and Canucklehead...should be fun to restore....special thanks go out to Marlin too for his help and information...

[hvychev]

Hey Congrats Bobby!!!! I can't wait to see ya in that little POS!

Oh yeah and don't think you can ever be faster than me.......remember I am the king!!!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gifhttp://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

J/K http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

[Belair62]

Thanks Frank...and BTW...the wieght diffence alone should give me a few 10ths ! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif

[Pantera]

Oh no here we go again. Belair did you buy that Yenko just to start this with Frank????



Inquiring minds want to know?

[Belair62]

I plan on meeting up with him on a deserted street in Berwyn !!!

[Mr70]

I'll cover ya....

[DarrenX33]

Yeah Rick, fill up the extra cartridge in your squirt gun. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

[hvychev]

[ QUOTE ]
I plan on meeting up with him on a deserted street in Berwyn !!!


[/ QUOTE ]

There are no deserted streets here! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Seriously Bob I am happy for you and don't want to race.....Unless I have the Supercar Workshop as my pit crew again! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Belair62]

I know Berwyn...just playing with you...will you need my rental car to run parts for you too ??? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[scuncio]

Congrats Bob, you have one hell of a collection.

[Belair62]

Hey Tony thanks.....what are you doing in Michigan !!!

[Mr70]

He's buying up Dik Watson Chevrolet memorabilia.

[Belair62]

Just need a frame or sticker...