1972 RS Z28 Project car 427

[DarrenX33]

That was a fun car for me Joe. I am glad it all worked out and it is in good hands. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

I bought Sixtiesmuscle's old Yenko tribute car. It is a LA built L78 documented with build sheet. Mulsanne blue with blue interior. Currently the car has an LS6 in it. In a way this car reminded me of John P's (Alss) 69 SS/RS ZL1 that I used to borrow. I wish I could have bought that one but I am sure this will suit me just fine. Sixties did a great job on the resto. The fact that it was once part of his collection was a big selling point. I don't have many pictures of the car yet. Still haven't had the chance to bring it home but it kept safely nearby. My intention is to drive it and have fun cause I don't want to be working on anything this summer. However, short term the strips will probably be coming off. Might add a couple of goodies I have been collecting. Long term I would like to get the correct L78 back in there. I have a few regular photos of the car that I could scan in. Here is a shot of the motor. Perhaps someone has a picture of the car saved somewhere. I will take more photos once I get it home.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v370/darren_costello/147-4706_IMG.jpg

[DarrenX33]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v370/darren_costello/147-4729_IMG3.jpg

[70 Forest Green Zee]

Nice looking car Darren.....was this the car from out at the Volo Museum???

[DarrenX33]

Thanks Randy. Yeah it sat at Volo for a while.

[Seattle Sam]

Wow!! Nice car, Darren! You gotta give me a ride in that thing!

[DarrenX33]

LOL! When you coming here? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif Done!

[SS454]

Cool car need to get Dan a picture for the wall at NOS to go next to the Green Z. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/Can-I-Have-It.gif

[camarojoe]

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif Congrats Darren...Nice color/option combo... you da man... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[396L35]

I like it "D". Hopefully I can come up for Vett Fest and see it in person. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[hvychev]

Wow!! I love that car! Very cool! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[rsatz28]

Nice car Darren. Is it going to be in Lombard this year?

[kwhizz]

Now you can do this..... 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.gifLOL

Ken

[DarrenX33]

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

Yes Rob I am thinking the 5/3 Bank drive thru will be full of blue cars on opening night. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[Xplantdad]

Vey cool looking Camaro D...glad you finally let the "cat out of the bag"

I hope to see it at SCR9? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif

[NapsterNova]

Nice job Darren! Can't wait 'til spring! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[Postsedan]

Darren,

I knew you were up to something!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

Congrats. Yes, kick off night at Lombard... an all Blue Cruise.

Bring her by the shop.

Hey Rick Peters isn`t this the car you posted you were looking to buy? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif

Dan.

[TimG]

Daren, I looked at that car when it was at Volo and considered buying it. I really thought it was a great car and very well done. I liked it the way it is, truly the way Yenko would have built a 1970 version of their car. I never saw the paperwork and was not able to secure it from the prior owner, but I always understood it was a real L78.

Great purchase, I am a BIG fan of that car......

[Mr. T]

Nice score Darren! Does the original L78 come with the car, or will you need to track down a dated 396?

[SS427]

Congrats on your new acquisition Darren. I loved that car ever since I first saw it and is a nice tribute. When do I get my ride???? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif
Rick

[DarrenX33]

Yes I have the buildsheet on the car and it is a real L78. I also have titles leading up to the original purchase. The original motor and trans are gone as is the case with many musclecars. But I have a correct L78 block that I will put back in eventually.

Again thanks for all the compliments. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/youguysrock.gif

Rick we have to wait for the snow to go away. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif See you in a couple weeks.

[Lemans69]

Congratulations Darren!! What a nice car. Can't wait to see it at the Bank lot in Lombard, this is going to be a good year for us!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[SS454]

Hay Peter get back it the garage and get the camaro finished. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[chads454Ls6]

Darren,Cool car! Got to see it a vettefest a couple years ago and thought it was pretty neat looking.

[Schonyenko2]

Very nice. You did well. Bring it down to Monmouth, and Laharpe this year. There's some real characters hang out there. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[Mr. Duece]

Darren, Congratulations on a great purchase. I remember seing that car at Volo awhile back. Lets see some real pictures a.s.a.p. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif Don

[DarrenX33]

What started over a month ago is now finished. This car was brought to my attention by Stefano Bimbi. The month seemed like a year as I waited on the edge of my seat, I bit my nails till the deal was struck and I was in the car driving home this afternoon experiencing the awesome power. The wait was pretty nerve racking for me but Stefano kept me cool. My thanks to Stefano and the seller Jay Rutuli for their help, patience and friendship during this transaction. Keep in mind these guys have brought back a Chicago legend.
Here are more pics. The interior shot came out horrible. Need a new camera now. I'll try to get one tomorrow.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v674/dagcostello/147-4730_IMG.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v674/dagcostello/147-4731_IMG.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v674/dagcostello/147-4732_IMG.jpg

[Xplantdad]

Looks great D! Congrats http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[zeebad1]

Looks great! ...and what a nice day to bring it home. i definitly need to get to Lombard this year.

[DarrenX33]

Hey Gary, I love your Z. Would be nice to get together during the summer. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[ssl78]

Hey Darren, thanks for stopping by with it yesterday what a cool car I think I would leave it just the way it is for a while and just enjoy it. Its almost time for Darrens 2nd anual birthday cruise. I think there will be a lot of blue cars at the cruise this year. The car couldnt of ended up in better hands.

[TimG]

Daren, I'd leave it the way it is and have fun. The car is really first class.

[ORIGLS6]

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif x 6!!!! 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

Looks like we need another "DC" license plate, eh?

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/beers.gif

[DarrenX33]

It's on there. My Father's DC 309 plate from 1970. Both cars have them in front now. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif Can't buy anymore cars cause one 69 and the one 70 plate are the only years I have.

[Bill Pritchard]

Darren,

Looks really nice http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif Sorry I didn't get over to your house yesterday....will have to see it another day http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[427TJ]

Can't beat belted redlines and Torq Thrusts! Gotta' love 2nd-Gen big-block cars too. I want one!

(Hint: I'll bet those rear tires will smoke with ease, especially if there's a digi camera to capture the moment.)

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif x 1,000

[Stefano]

That car could certainly use some wide & stickey rubber.

Congrats!

[Seattle Sam]

[ QUOTE ]
That car could certainly use some wide & stickey rubber.

Congrats!

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I bet a set of N-50's with slotted dishes would look good on there!
http://www.yenko.net/attachments/197365-N50-15.jpg

[427TJ]

[ QUOTE ]
I bet a set of N-50's with slotted dishes would look good on there!
http://www.yenko.net/attachments/197365-N50-15.jpg

[/ QUOTE ]

Next come the shackles and the Gabriel Hi-Jacker air shocks!

[Tenney]

That's a cool car.

[bashton]

Congratulations on adding another fine ride to the stable. Would love to see this Beast at Chevy Vettefest again!

[DarrenX33]

Couple more pics after a bit of a make over..

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v674/dagcostello/147-4743_IMG.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v674/dagcostello/147-4749_IMG.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v674/dagcostello/147-4748_IMG.jpg

[VintageMusclecar]

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/Can-I-Have-It.gif

(I don't care which one, I'm not picky http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif )

[Seattle Sam]

Hey Darren,
I liked it with the Yenko stripes and whatnot, but I like it without them too!
How about a shot showing the wheels and tires? What size tires are on the back?
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif - Sam

[DarrenX33]

Sam, Torq Thrust Ds are 15x7 in the rear with G70-15s. Fronts are 14x6 with F70-14s. Tires are redline Firestone Super Sports. I am going to put a set of Indy Profiles on the rear and reverse the front tires for the Day 2 look. Rear redlines might be up for grabs once I get the M/Ts.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v674/dagcostello/147-4744_IMG.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v674/dagcostello/147-4745_IMG.jpg

[Postsedan]

Darren,

Great pics....they both look stunning together. Now they need another brother or sister. Start working on #3. Perhaps Yellow or Hugger Orange. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

Dan.

[DarrenX33]

Not unless your offering up storage space. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif

[Salvatore]

Can't beat those 2 with a stick Darren! A great combo. Many years of enjoyment are ahead. Have fun! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/drool.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif

[Xplantdad]

Defintely cool D! Which one are you bringing to SCR9? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif

[MosportGreen66]

Very, Very Nice Darren!
Best of luck with her... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[70 Forest Green Zee]

Darren.....didn't take ya long to get rid of those stripes. The car looks even better without them. Nice car bud!

[DarrenX33]

I had the pleasure to talk to the 2nd owner of my car. He bought it in 72. He sent these pictures to me just now. How cool to see the car as it was back then. The only thing that was changed were the wheels. Everything else was still stock. Check it out.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v674/dagcostello/L78_12.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v674/dagcostello/L78_22.jpg

[Xplantdad]

[ QUOTE ]
I had the pleasure to talk to the 2nd owner of my car. He bought it in 72. He sent these pictures to me just now. How cool to see the car as it was back then. The only thing that was changed were the wheels. Everything else was still stock. Check it out.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v674/dagcostello/L78_12.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v674/dagcostello/L78_22.jpg

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That's awesome D! DO I get a ride? And when are you going to take a trip out here to sunny AZ?

[MosportGreen66]

How cool...! Forget those TT Wheels Darren... you need some Keystones!

[Bill Pritchard]

Great pics, Darren! Love the stance and those Keystones.

[396L35]

[ QUOTE ]
I had the pleasure to talk to the 2nd owner of my car. He bought it in 72. He sent these pictures to me just now. How cool to see the car as it was back then. The only thing that was changed were the wheels. Everything else was still stock. Check it out.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v674/dagcostello/L78_12.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v674/dagcostello/L78_22.jpg

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You have an awesome car "D", I am glad I stopped by on the way home from Vett Fest to see Her. But I noticed the wheels are not the only thing that has changed??? Look at the spoiler.. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif Just playing with you bud, I love the car and I wish I had one just like it. Thanks for showing the car to Mike and I. Know you have to come by after the reunion so I can show you my s--t piles. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif Mark http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[hvychev]

You lucky bastage! Man that is twice now that you got pics from a past owner! Was the car sold locally?

[Postsedan]

Wow...these pics are far better than any of Xplantdad`s.

My opinion is if your going to bring her all back to original....than that means the spoiler too. I love it. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

Dan.

[Seattle Sam]

Does anyone know, is that the stock exhaust exit?

[DarrenX33]

Frank- The car spent most of its life in Decatur Il. Someone prior to me did a title search so I have most of them. The guy that sent the pics said he has owned over 20 musclecars. Very nice fellow.

Dan- Short spoiler huh? Easier said than done. If 3M blue painters tape will cover up the quarter holes I might consider it. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

Sam- I was wondering that myself. Looks like the tips might have been removed??

[CamarosRus]

Sam, I'm quite sure that ALL the 70 Camaro SS 396's got the chrome tailpipes......and I'm pretty sure the SS-350 (L-48) did also.....but need more survivor/original pictures.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v470/CamarosRus/Exhaust/Tailpipe1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v470/CamarosRus/Exhaust/Tailpipe4.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v470/CamarosRus/Exhaust/Tailpipe5.jpg

[70-SS/RS-L78]

Those cars look Great Together. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

Sam that is an Excellent question about the L78 Rear Exhaust…

[BARN FIND]

[ QUOTE ]
Sam, I'm quite sure that ALL the 70 Camaro SS 396's got the chrome tailpipes......and I'm pretty sure the SS-350 (L-48) did also.....but need more survivor/original pictures.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v470/CamarosRus/Exhaust/Tailpipe1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v470/CamarosRus/Exhaust/Tailpipe4.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v470/CamarosRus/Exhaust/Tailpipe5.jpg

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My 72 SS 350 had chrome pipes when I bought it in 1978. The first time I replaced them I went to Baierl Chevrolet in Wexford PA and bought 3 new chrome pipes (all they had and all the counter man said they would ever have because of being discontinued), I put two on the car and saved one for future use and the hope that I could find one more. However I think the pipes I had were chrome from end to end not welded. I still have the one so I will look to see if I am correct about this. I think Gardner Exhaust makes the correct system for 70-73 with the chrome pipes.

[BARN FIND]

OK, I found the pipe I think I bought 20+ years ago from a Chevy dealer. Could this be a aftermarket pipe sold by a dealer?

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b327/Barnfind/CHROMEPIPE.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b327/Barnfind/ChromeTag.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b327/Barnfind/ChromeSerial.jpg

[BARN FIND]

Does anyone have an opinion on if this is a Dealer part or Aftermarket?

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b327/Barnfind/CHROMEPIPE.jpg

[Seattle Sam]

I wish I knew, Ray! Maybe someone could look up that part number that's stamped in and see if it's GM??

[John Brown]

That's not a GM pipe. It was made by the AP/Merit/Goerlich corporation. They were all the same company and sold in different markets. I sold a lot of their chrome pipes for 69 and later Camaros. I still have one hanging in the rafters, along with some chrome Walker chambered exhaust for Oldsmobiles. One of the parts stores I worked for had them on display. Couldn't stand to see them go in the dumpster. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif

[BARN FIND]

Thanks, does it make any sense that a Chevy dealer sold it to me? This is the only time I bought any exhaust parts from a Dealer, the next set came from NAPA and they were not chrome.

[70-SS/RS-L78]

Darren is that your car in the Mecum Flyer?