Re: Yanko Cassis??
bk454, it is best to start with a good V8 Camaro to build a clone car. All of the parts needed to make it a big block Yenko clone are available on the aftermarket. The major items that you will need to convert it to a close clone are: engine (for this use any big block and dress it up), engine frame mounts, radiator and fan shroud, trans. crossmember (automatic ones are avail. from GM), heater core and bracket (use the existing small block heater box and drill the holes), engine brackets and pulleys, driveshaft & yokes, 12 bolt rear end, front and rear springs, stripes and emblems, and disc brake conversion kit if the car does not already have them. Also you can upgrade the front sway bar to a larger diameter of 1" or 1-1/8" if you use an engine with the small balancer. These are the basics but will get you headed in the right direction.
Clone cars are a neat way to have fun, as they can be driven without the worries of something happening to a true car. However, one drawback is the cost of building them. You would be best to spend your money restoring an original SS or Z/28 as you may not get your money back from doing a clone. Also look into buying a clone car that is already done as the prices are pretty cheap compared to having to make one. Good luck in whatever you choose to do................RatPack................
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