H & H Chevrolet, Omaha, Nebraska [Archive]

camarojoe

11-30-2005, 06:27 AM

Which of your cars is from H&H? They were in the Yenko dealer network, but I'm not certain they ever actually sold a Yenko car.

Schonyenko2

11-30-2005, 06:40 AM

If I remember correctly H&H sold at least one deuce. A sunflower yellow one that I think may have been on the same transport as mine. They dropped mine off in Cedar Rapids, then went on to H&H. That sf deuce still resides in the area out there. It's an original owner car, with motion style sidepipes. Very cool.

hvychev

11-30-2005, 08:28 AM

http://www.yenko.net/attachments/105086-SYC70SY2.jpg http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY

11-30-2005, 05:38 PM

Cool pic eh Frankie?? That guy is super nice, sent me those pics years ago. That Deuce was spotted last year at a wedding reception parking lot http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

MosportGreen66

11-30-2005, 05:42 PM

I remember that post... a long while back.
Super cool picture. Thanks for sharing!

Mr70

11-30-2005, 06:44 PM

H&H sold a large variety of 1970 Super Sport Chevelles too.

Jeff Murphy

12-01-2005, 02:43 AM

Something for the H&H fans?

H&H Zippo? (http://cgi.ebay.com/1971-H-H-CHEVROLET-JOE-ZIPPO-LIGHTER_W0QQitemZ6227536861QQcategoryZ38044QQrdZ1Q QcmdZViewItem)

camarojoe

12-01-2005, 03:46 AM

kinda cool...

SMGCO

12-05-2005, 05:31 AM

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Which of your cars is from H&H? They were in the Yenko dealer network, but I'm not certain they ever actually sold a Yenko car.

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My z/28. I've got almost every bit of the original docs from H&H. Including the delivery check list, warranty bookley ( ie pop ) and dealer invoice. Seem to still be good people there. I called a few years ago and still in business. Yes, I spoke to the the original owner and he still lives in Cedar Rapids.

SMGCO

12-05-2005, 05:38 AM

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Something for the H&H fans?

H&H Zippo? (http://cgi.ebay.com/1971-H-H-CHEVROLET-JOE-ZIPPO-LIGHTER_W0QQitemZ6227536861QQcategoryZ38044QQrdZ1Q QcmdZViewItem)

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Hey Jeff. I was out of pocket for a few days. Too bad would of loved to bid on the lighter. Know of any other H&H memorabilia ?

Parnelli

12-05-2005, 04:57 PM

A friend of mine has a copo camaro that came from H&H.

eilig

12-06-2005, 06:19 AM

I used to videotape lots of Nebraska football games back in the 1980's, and I'm pretty sure I've got a bunch of tv commercials taped from H&H, back in the day. Their advertising slogan for many years was, "H&H Chevrolet, Home of the truck."

camarojoe

12-06-2005, 06:56 AM

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

notstock71

02-03-2006, 11:33 PM

H&H is alive and well. Every summer they have a large all Chevy show. This year it is July 16. Dad and I make sure to attend, it is a great time. Last year there were around 400 cars there. It is free and unjudged. Very casual day.

Each year they empty the showroom and have a specific theme or display. I think a reunion of original Hi-Po H&H cars would be a neat idea. If anyone is interested try calling the sales manager and pitching the idea. I do know there is an original owner burgandy 69 SS Chevelle sold by H&H that attends every year. Beautiful car.
http://www.hhchevy.com/specialevents.php

milehighdeuces

06-05-2006, 11:55 PM

I spent many a day walking through H&H as a child. I was born and raised in Omaha. H&H was one of the largest Chevy dealers in Omaha, I remember lots of Chevelle SS's, some camaro's and Vette's. I never saw a real Yenko till I bought my Deuce in 1995. If there were any there, they did not go to the cay shows in the area. They may have made a showing at the local 1/4 mile track. My father and I only hit the locat circle track from time to time. I still have tons of family in Omaha. I am past due for a trip home. Dave

SMGCO

06-12-2006, 03:56 AM

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I spent many a day walking through H&H as a child. I was born and raised in Omaha. H&H was one of the largest Chevy dealers in Omaha, I remember lots of Chevelle SS's, some camaro's and Vette's. I never saw a real Yenko till I bought my Deuce in 1995. If there were any there, they did not go to the cay shows in the area. They may have made a showing at the local 1/4 mile track. My father and I only hit the locat circle track from time to time. I still have tons of family in Omaha. I am past due for a trip home. Dave

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Great short story Dave.

Schonyenko2

06-12-2006, 05:50 PM

A sunflower yellow deuce was sold through H&H. Still with it's original owner. Still in that area. She has side pipes. Very cool.
Dave, are both deuces finished now? We'd like to see some pics, and I know you've got some. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

notstock71

06-13-2006, 05:27 AM

The Yenko Nova with the sidepipes is in Lincoln NE last I knew. I saw it at a Car Craft show there in the late 90's.

Schonyenko2

06-13-2006, 07:43 AM

Yep, still there.

YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY

06-13-2006, 06:52 PM

The deuce was spotted at a wedding last summer, still sporting the sidepipes http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

notstock71

06-13-2006, 07:42 PM

The best memory I have of that duece is the owner took the time to talk to me and let a kid fresh out of high school drool all over his car. It was 10 years ago but that is what I remember most about that car.

Just goes to show how great most car people are.

Schonyenko2

06-13-2006, 09:30 PM

I've talked with him, and sent pics back and forth. I'd sure like to talk him into bringing it down to Collinsville. That would be the second time those two yellow deuces were together. First time was on the transport.
I think his son is a member here. Get dad to bring the deuce. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

Halvorsen

06-13-2006, 09:58 PM

Hi. The car you guys are talking about belongs to my Dad. He bought it new in 1971 from H&H in Omaha. It is the only Yenko ever sold at that dealership. I came home from the hospital in that car when I was born in 1972 and we still have it today. We get it out every once in a while for special occasions.

Thanks,

Ken Halvorsen

bilede

06-13-2006, 09:59 PM

Ken, does that mean your yellow deuce will be there this year.. and it says racing by your name too.. two yellow deuces going at it! may need another trophy!

YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY

06-13-2006, 10:14 PM

Halvorsen

06-14-2006, 12:57 AM

I doubt that we'll make it to Collinsville this year. I hope to bring the Nova and the Vega to the show, but I am fairly sure it won't happen this year.

Thanks,

Ken

Schonyenko2

06-14-2006, 03:31 AM

The way thing are goin, we'll just beat on the silver one. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

Justbad Joe

06-14-2006, 09:47 PM

Bilede,
That's IF the clutch isn't broke!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif Donahue raceway will probably get a few test passes. Maybe the old man can get all the gears this time. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Joe

bilede

06-15-2006, 02:19 AM

Ouch! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif

Xplantdad

06-16-2006, 09:14 AM

Schonye asked me to post the pics of this Deuce...I hope I have it in the right place. Sorry it took so long to post the pics Ken...

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/lotsayenkopics/tn_IM001652a.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/lotsayenkopics/tn_IM001651a.jpg

camarojoe

06-16-2006, 09:47 AM

Cool H&H Deuce! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif
http://www.yenko.net/attachments/57590-HH.jpg

Schonyenko2

06-16-2006, 06:30 PM

Thank you Bruce. Joe, I thought you'd pick up on that H&H dealer emblem right away. This deuce shares the same type of hood stripeing as mine. The LT/1 is at a reverse angle compared to most other deuces. You never notice it until you park by one with it the other way. I've never seen it on any of the first batch. Only the 2nd. I was thinking that Hassett's h/o deuce may have been that way originally, but can't remember. I do like those side pipes.

396L35

06-16-2006, 06:55 PM

Joe look at the emblem on the duece... I have one just like yours and its different then on the car...

YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY

06-16-2006, 07:18 PM

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Thank you Bruce. Joe, I thought you'd pick up on that H&H dealer emblem right away. This deuce shares the same type of hood stripeing as mine. The LT/1 is at a reverse angle compared to most other deuces. You never notice it until you park by one with it the other way. I've never seen it on any of the first batch. Only the 2nd. I was thinking that Hassett's h/o deuce may have been that way originally, but can't remember. I do like those side pipes.

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The hood stripes go both ways in the first order too, it was whoever was striping that day http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

bilede

06-16-2006, 09:11 PM

Anyone know what type of side pipes those are? I always liked them also.

camarojoe

06-16-2006, 09:26 PM

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Joe look at the emblem on the duece... I have one just like yours and its different then on the car...

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Better?

http://www.yenko.net/attachments/209692-ebay.jpg

Schonyenko2

06-16-2006, 09:40 PM

I didn't think there were any first batchers that way. If there is, then obviously that style is the only true correct way, and the rest are wrong. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

396L35

06-16-2006, 09:49 PM

Better... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY

06-16-2006, 10:05 PM

[ QUOTE ]
I didn't think there were any first batchers that way. If there is, then obviously that style is the only true correct way, and the rest are wrong. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

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Nah, we have original cars going both ways, I remember studying this about 5 years ago when BKH and I were striping my deuce - which way to go http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif Both ways are correct, for both orders of cars. I simply picked the direction from the original striped car closest to mine in production order - some little deuce in Spanglor http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

Halvorsen

06-16-2006, 11:44 PM

All,

I talked with my Dad about this subject and he informed me I was wrong. He said the salesman he bought his car from said they sold 5 or 6 Yenkos from that dealership. Sorry for the mis-information.

Ken

YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY

06-16-2006, 11:59 PM

All Deuces?

Schonyenko2

06-17-2006, 07:53 AM

That's interesting. The picture I have of my deuce being unloaded at Rapids shows a transport load. The time frame on the inventory sheet makes me believe your dad's deuce was on the same transport. That's 2 outta 6. Maybe Marlin can speculate as to where the rest went.

notstock71

06-18-2006, 08:16 AM

Ken,
Any chance you and dad have thought of coming to Omaha for H&H's all Chevy show in July? Maybe if you contact H&H they would be interested in having it in the showroom on display. I know they did it last year for a 69 Chevelle SS they sold new (original owner still has it). I'd love to see the Nova again too. I'm hoping to get to Lincoln for the Car Craft show but we'll have to see.
Lewis

Halvorsen

06-20-2006, 10:06 PM

Lewis,

We brought the Deuce and Vega up there a couple of years ago for their show. There was a beautiful black COPO Camaro in the showroom that day. Anyway, I don't think any of the sales people realized that Dad's car had been sold new there years ago so other than being a Yenko it really didn't have much significance to them. Kind of funny because he has purposely left the H&H emblem on the back ever since it was new. Maybe we'll make it up there this year. Hopefully we'll have it out for Americruise. Call me if you are coming down to Lincoln and we can get together during Americruise 402-430-9682.

Thanks,

Ken

notstock71

06-22-2006, 02:55 AM

I was at H&H the year the COPO from Crete was there. Beautiful car. How did I miss both your cars???? Hopefully you can make it again this year. If you do make it let me know and maybe we can get together at the house and do some grilling before you head back.

I'm still not sure about Americruise because my car isn't exactly highway friendly and heading back and forth each night isn't real practical either at 6 mpg running 110. I'll keep you in mind if I do decide to head down.
Lewis
402-861-9413

notstock71

06-22-2006, 05:53 PM

I learned my lesson about running high compression in a street car, Last time I bought 110 it was almost $6 a gallon. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

corsa

08-15-2006, 11:56 PM

[ QUOTE ]
Hi. The car you guys are talking about belongs to my Dad. He bought it new in 1971 from H&H in Omaha. It is the only Yenko ever sold at that dealership. I came home from the hospital in that car when I was born in 1972 and we still have it today. We get it out every once in a while for special occasions.

Thanks,

Ken Halvorsen

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Ken,

That is so cool that you were brought home from the hospital in a Yenko... how many of us can say that? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif (I was brought home in a '67 Mercury Cougar, not nearly as cool.)

BTW, I live in Lincoln too, I've never seen your dad's Deuce around but I sure hope to sometime!

ne70ss

12-31-2011, 01:31 AM

I just recently purchased a 70 Chevelle LS6 that was sold new at H&H. It's the red one above the Monte Carlo trunk.

mockingbird812

12-31-2011, 04:46 AM

Well that is cool. Tell us more about your LS6. How do you know that is your LS6 in that photo?

ne70ss

01-04-2012, 09:31 PM

My car was originally a cranberry red stripe delete car. It also came with the bench seat and 4 speed. I have all owner history and have even spoken with every owner. Every owner but one, went to the same high school. Granted there is a 20 year span in that time. I've also talked to the owners of the dealership and they remembered the car, that is where I got the picture. Some more info for you. I bought the car last July as a roller and with the help of a previous owner with tracked down the original motor. I still do not have the motor yet as the current owner is not ready to sale. Here is a picture from 1974.

mockingbird812

01-04-2012, 10:03 PM

Great photos. Love the vintage photos. Good persistence on tracking the orig engine. Do you have orig documentation on this car and know where it was delivered? Red no-stripes is a good look. I don't see your current photo above. Fill out your profile when you get a chance.

Thanks.

SS427

01-05-2012, 04:40 PM

Very cool and sinister looking especially without the stripes. Nice ride in Day II clothes! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

ne70ss

01-05-2012, 08:54 PM

It was delivered to H & H Chevrolet in Omaha, Ne.

mockingbird812

01-05-2012, 09:12 PM

Of course it was!!! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/crazy.gif Someone (intials are JSG) is not paying attention!

ne70ss

01-19-2012, 10:26 PM

Another pic I got from the 1st and 2nd owner, they were brothers.

Mr70

01-20-2012, 01:24 AM

Nice pic.

mockingbird812

01-20-2012, 01:33 AM

Concur, cool shot. Must have been early on before the original rubber was burned off!

Xplantdad

01-20-2012, 04:10 AM

Two Chevelles on the same block! Nice 66 SS396 in the background, with aftermarket wheels on it (Day two'd) <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif

Carleen

11-18-2018, 04:45 PM

There is one Metal H&H Emblem on Ebay. Same one thats on the Deuce.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/H-H-Omaha-Metal-Dealer-Emblem-Car-vintage-HoHo03/302534446842?hash=item4670754efa:g:MM8AAOSwYc5aEKl L:rk:1:pf:0