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jerry67 04-27-2008 07:50 PM

Yenko corvette
 
I frequently visit the canonsburg area, I have family, friends and often work there, a couple weeks ago I decided to stop at a local bar/restaurant after work for a cold one, the place has a race car theme and the walls are covered with old drag race photos from local tracks. In the front entrance way there's a glass display case with some yenko pictures. Since I never saw one of them posted before I took these with my cell phone through the glass.I did ask and they said that they would make me a copy, will post a better pic if I get one
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c7...769/PIX_27.jpg

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c7...769/PIX_28.jpg

camarojoe 04-28-2008 05:03 AM

Re: Yenko corvette
 
Cool, what bar is that?

jerry67 04-29-2008 05:35 AM

Re: Yenko corvette
 
It's called The Starting line on Rt19 at racetrack road by the meadows. Here's their web site but there's not much on it, worth stopping in if your in the area to check out all the pictures http://www.startinglineracingcafe.com/index.html

camarojoe 04-29-2008 06:12 AM

Re: Yenko corvette
 
Wednesday's wing nite. Anyone up for a road trip? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif

YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY 05-01-2008 05:53 PM

Re: Yenko corvette
 
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Wednesday's wing nite. Anyone up for a road trip? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif

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Better call Falenski! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif

68l30 05-01-2008 08:27 PM

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Wednesday's wing nite. Anyone up for a road trip? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif

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Did someone say wings? What times dinner ? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif


Steve https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

Atuckman 10-28-2008 04:40 PM

Re: Yenko corvette
 
Anyone know anything about the car in the picture? are there any known-modified yenko vettes?

bauer 11-08-2008 01:58 AM

Re: Yenko corvette
 
In 1971 a client desired L88 Corvette, since they were no longer available new, he requested that Yenko build him one. The 1969 Corvette in the picture was selected from the used car lot, it was a blue with blue interior, 350/350. When completed it had a built L88, the best of everything in the driveline, competition fender flairs, the widest wheel and tires that would fit. It was refinished in black with silver striping, the interior was redone in a off white vinyl and was very handsom. The repair orders totaled in excess of $17,000.00 not including the car. The client took delivery of the Corvette on a Tuesday evening and traded it back in on Thursday. The mechanic pictured with Don is Chuck Morano. I had the opportunity to drive this Corvette on several occasions.

SSJunkie68-69 11-08-2008 03:00 AM

Re: Yenko corvette
 
Any idea what happened to the car?

Why did the guy take it back?

owners2 11-08-2008 06:59 AM

Re: Yenko corvette
 
That car is bad Ass !!!!

Atuckman 11-10-2008 03:30 PM

Re: Yenko corvette
 
more please...do tell

Charley Lillard 11-10-2008 06:29 PM

Re: Yenko corvette
 
Joe...The neatest part about that pic is that it hangs in a bar ...Leave it there.......

pSYCo 11-11-2008 01:43 AM

Re: Yenko corvette
 
....just like most ''things'' you find in a bar....they're just not the same once you get 'em home...

bauer 11-11-2008 01:55 AM

Re: Yenko corvette
 
Additional L88 photos.

http://s495.photobucket.com/albums/rr313/bauer-1/

camarojoe 11-11-2008 03:29 AM

Re: Yenko corvette
 
Awesome pics! You see the first thing Yenko did to the interior was change out the skinny standard steering wheel with a "fat" 3 spoke Cushion Grip wheel? A Yenko signature upgrade...same one offered as an option on the Deuces.

bkhpah 11-11-2008 04:58 AM

Re: Yenko corvette
 
Is this the same Bill Bauer of Yenko fame. If it is, I talked to you at Robinson Township cruise night when I had my fathom green/black stripe Yenko Camaro there one night a few years ago..BKH https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

11-12-2008 04:24 AM

Re: Yenko corvette
 
[ QUOTE ]
In 1971 a client desired L88 Corvette, since they were no longer available new, he requested that Yenko build him one. The 1969 Corvette in the picture was selected from the used car lot, it was a blue with blue interior, 350/350. When completed it had a built L88, the best of everything in the driveline, competition fender flairs, the widest wheel and tires that would fit. It was refinished in black with silver striping, the interior was redone in a off white vinyl and was very handsom. The repair orders totaled in excess of $17,000.00 not including the car. The client took delivery of the Corvette on a Tuesday evening and traded it back in on Thursday. The mechanic pictured with Don is Chuck Morano. I had the opportunity to drive this Corvette on several occasions.

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Did you work there? Do you now of any early chevelles to come out of there 66 0r 67's? thanks steve

bauer 11-13-2008 10:30 PM

Re: Yenko corvette
 
BKH- Received Limited Edition Fathom Green/Black Strpe 1969 Yenko Comaro model from Supercar Collectiables by UPS today.
Bought it because I remembered the actual car.

JD502 - I do not remember any specific 66 - 67 Chevelles. I was not there at that time.

The above Corvette was in inventory for close to two years and was sold to a customer from another state.

The client who commissioned the Corvette, replaced it with a full size van with a built 350.

11-14-2008 01:43 AM

Re: Yenko corvette
 
Is your first name Bill? Did you work there in the mid 60's leave and then come back there to work? I spoke with the a nice gentleman named bill a few months back, I believe is talking about the same person. When speaking with this person he had told me he worked there until early 67 or 68 then left for a year or two and came back. Anyway he told me he had a 66 or 67 YENKO ("converted")chevelle conv. that Don Yenko drove himself with a L_88 in it. I asked about this before and seemed this had been mentioned before. Just curious about that car I always liked them thanks for the info.

11-16-2008 06:44 AM

Re: Yenko corvette
 
thanks for the info bauer

PeteLeathersac 11-16-2008 06:58 AM

Re: Yenko corvette
 
Neat car and story...also how this thread started w/ a beer!.

https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif
~ Pete

bauer 11-17-2008 08:48 PM

Re: Yenko corvette
 
I Do not know anything about a 66-67 Chevelle Conv. with an L88 installation. Will ask the next time I speak with someone working there at that time. However I am aware of a 67 Corvette Coupe that had one installed by Yenko in 1967 after sugar was dumped in the tank.

69hurstSC 11-22-2008 05:50 PM

Re: Yenko corvette
 
good thread and WTG with some cool pics!


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