'68 Camaro on Yenko VIN list

[Steve Shauger]

Originally Posted by 69hurstSC

Nope. Not at all. I noted in my 1st post I'm fine with wherever the car lands. Though putting this VIN on a public list needs to have a conversation beyond this car.

The threshold for a car being added is reputed to be high. Is it? This is all very simple but your last post indicates you want to move on, quickly.

Why can't we hear from who added the car? They clearly had evidence to have it added.

The list will stay up just like Shelby, & Corvette.
When we find new information we update our Registry. The update may include a newly located car, car inspection, ownership change and in the case of your car the delivered to dealer info which necessitated its removal from the list.

[Formula455SD]

I am no expert.. not even close. Is it possible that someone had or found a wrecked Yenko and transferred over the tag and emblems?? Too bad you can't get the numbers that were on the tag.

[69hurstSC]

Originally Posted by Formula455SD

I am no expert.. not even close. Is it possible that someone had or found a wrecked Yenko and transferred over the tag and emblems?? Too bad you can't get the numbers that were on the tag.

It's been frustrating. But I've got to respect his privacy and wishes. I'm hoping to get the hidden vin behind the heater box this weekend.

[JoeC]

Has anyone seen or heard of a 1968 Yenko 427 Super Camaro with auto transmission?

There is one listed in a 1968 Yenko ad but I have not seen much on AT 427 1968 Yenko 427 Camaros.

Some 1967 Yenko 427 Camaros 410hp AT have been found.

[Kurt S]

Originally Posted by Formula455SD

Is it possible that someone had or found a wrecked Yenko and transferred over the tag and emblems?? Too bad you can't get the numbers that were on the tag.

Yes, definitely. It's the best explanation if the Yenko tag is real.
In 23 years of knowing about the car, noone has seen the tag or had the complete YS #. A bit of a strange story on why to not show the tag, IMO.

Wes, what is the distance between the tag mounting holes in the door jamb?

[Steve Shauger]

Originally Posted by Kurt S

Yes, definitely. It's the best explanation if the Yenko tag is real.
In 23 years of knowing about the car, noone has seen the tag or had the complete YS #. A bit of a strange story on why to not show the tag, IMO.

Wes, what is the distance between the tag mounting holes in the door jamb?

Kurt, good point those mounting holes appear too wide for
orig YS tag mounting.

[69hurstSC]

Originally Posted by Kurt S

Yes, definitely. It's the best explanation if the Yenko tag is real.
In 23 years of knowing about the car, noone has seen the tag or had the complete YS #. A bit of a strange story on why to not show the tag, IMO.

Wes, what is the distance between the tag mounting holes in the door jamb?

I measured the fender holes, holes under dash where cluster would go, and the door jamb, which were all on spec for a '68 Yenko. I contacted Ed from the AMCM and sent him my measurements and he sent back the same distances, to the centimeter.

The one hole next to the dimmer light switch has been widened.

[Pro Stock John]

I'd still send a check to say thank you the prior owner, if it was me I'd send $200 to thank him. Money still greases the skids, it's worked in for a lot of people.

Did he indicate to you whether the car was built as an L78 or a low-po combo?

[69hurstSC]

Originally Posted by Pro Stock John

I'd still send a check to say thank you the prior owner, if it was me I'd send $200 to thank him. Money still greases the skids, it's worked in for a lot of people.

Did he indicate to you whether the car was built as an L78 or a low-po combo?

That's a thought. He did tell me he doesn't need money though.

I did ask if I could purchase the build sheet as it has nothing to do with the emblems/plate. No indication as to what it was. The 427 in it has a date code of 2 weeks before the car was built. 4.10s out back and will put it on jack stands tomorrow to see if the axle code is visible.

[Pro Stock John]

Nothing tastes better than steak that someone else payed for.

I'd say it's pretty key for you to build a relationship with the previous owner, little cashola, let a little time pass. If he's texts on a mobile, maybe wait a few weeks, send him a video of the car idling. He might never want to own the car again but we all feel something when we get videos and pics of cars we used to own. Maybe he'd even send you a pic of the build sheet.