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Forum: Technical & Restoration 08-26-2010, 04:26 PM
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Posted By auschris001
68 Yenko hood pins & stripes

Guys & Galls,
what is the correct location for the hood pins on a 68 Yenko glass hood I have kinda worked out where they should be (6.5" in from the fender and 4.5" back to pick up on the support...
Forum: Member's Rides 08-21-2010, 06:54 PM
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Views: 1,717
Posted By auschris001
68 Yenko tribute car

As I promised, and you all know what stage of the build that I am at I hope it gets paint this week, then its just more attention to detail, wish me luck.

Regards: Auschris001
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 05-18-2010, 02:47 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 115,304
Posted By auschris001
Re: 68 Yenko clone

Thanks Rob,

Still need someone to agree on the 1968 Yenko post and the paint.
(from my previous post)

I found this article about the #8021 and it states from the current owner

"For 1968...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 05-16-2010, 11:28 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 115,304
Posted By auschris001
Re: 68 Yenko clone

Wayne,

Can a you and a couple of guy's you trust please verify my last post with regards to the 70 cars sent to Yenko in 1968 and what was done to them it would be much appreciated.

Regards:...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 05-15-2010, 05:04 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 115,304
Posted By auschris001
Re: 68 Yenko clone

Guys,
Can I get a show of hands as to the following statement from my previous post, remember 1968 Yenko only not 67 or 69 Is this true???

I found this article about the #8021 and it states...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 05-13-2010, 05:01 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 115,304
Posted By auschris001
Re: 68 Yenko clone

Guys,

One thing I forgot to ask was the color, was Yenko particular about the color ordered or were they a mix of all colors offered in 1968 for the Camaro. My hunch is this will go Matador red...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 05-13-2010, 01:19 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 115,304
Posted By auschris001
Re: 68 Yenko clone

Tom,
You are right, and I think this will be a tribute to the 68 Yenko moreso than a clone we wont chase part numbers but the part itself we will try make right.
ie solid L72 cam, closed chamber...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 05-13-2010, 12:59 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 115,304
Posted By auschris001
Re: 68 Yenko clone

Pete, Bob Wayne and all who have helped weed out the basic facts

I am now where I want to be with this and know a pantload more than I did last week.
I found this article about the #8021 and it...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 05-12-2010, 03:16 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 115,304
Posted By auschris001
Re: 68 Yenko clone

Jason,
Any luck on turning up a correct block # for me to look for
1968 427

Cheers, Chris H
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 05-12-2010, 03:12 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 115,304
Posted By auschris001
Re: 68 Yenko clone

Jason,
Dagnabbit, (see im learned texas cussin allready) I saw another matching head at a swap meet last month I will have to pay closer attention now I know what I have and am looking for.
Thanks...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 05-12-2010, 03:07 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 115,304
Posted By auschris001
Re: 68 Yenko clone

Pete,

Can we agree that there were 70 Yenko Camaro's built in 1968 and that all were 4 speed.Most were SS and at least one of the first COPO's was an SS/RS L78 (396-375hp)
That said,I am hearing...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 05-11-2010, 07:08 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 115,304
Posted By auschris001
Re: 68 Yenko clone

Pete & Bob,

I have found at least 4 block numbers #3869942, #3904351, #3916321, and #3935439 that are 427 numbers
Q: Is there just one specific number for the L72 L88 ???

Cheers,Chris
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 05-11-2010, 06:59 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 115,304
Posted By auschris001
Re: 68 Yenko clone

Bob,

From what I am reading 1968 was a mix of corvette engine transplants and later that year the COPO 9737 and all 69's were COPO
Even though the torque drive was an option, it was never in a...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 05-09-2010, 05:13 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 115,304
Posted By auschris001
Re: 68 Yenco clone

Wayne or Bob,

Did the 68 Yenko come with a 140 MPH speedo or was that just 69

and what about things like power steer, air and power windows, I know they came on SS and RS but did they come on...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 05-07-2010, 03:13 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 115,304
Posted By auschris001
Re: 68 Yenco clone

pxtx,

Here are the pics of the project I promised (finally worked out how to reduce them)

Cheers: auschris
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 05-07-2010, 03:07 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 115,304
Posted By auschris001
Re: 68 Yenco clone

Baldwin motion,

here are some more pics of my creation that you asked for.

it is a 1977 Holden one tonner cab chassis made by General Motors Australia and is factory apart from the rear clip....
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 05-06-2010, 03:49 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 115,304
Posted By auschris001
Re: 68 Yenco clone

Wayne,

Thanks again for clarifying the cyl head deal as it turns out I have a pair of closed chamber rect port cast heads (same head but 2 different p/n) and actually wanted to swap them for some...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 05-06-2010, 03:42 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 115,304
Posted By auschris001
Re: 68 Yenco clone

Thanks Bob,

The guys here have been a big help and my thanks again to Wayne and I will read his article coming up in Muscle car review magazine with interest. This has always been a touchy subject...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 05-05-2010, 03:03 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 115,304
Posted By auschris001
Re: 68 Yenco clone

Wayne,

Thanks again for the help, I used to have a bunch of books and I am just going from fading memories.

So did a 68 Yenko Camaro come with an L88 as well as a L72
and my understanding is...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 05-05-2010, 03:00 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 115,304
Posted By auschris001
Re: 68 Yenco clone

Yep have more pics but need to resize them down like my Camaro pics.
it has an intercooled turbocharged 427 and a glide
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 05-05-2010, 02:57 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 115,304
Posted By auschris001
Re: 68 Yenco clone

Wayne,

This has been most entertaining and yes I will go hit the books as I do want to learn. Back in the day (as I class myself as a young old fart) I ran a blown BBC sedan and my favorite combo...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 05-05-2010, 01:42 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 115,304
Posted By auschris001
Re: 68 Yenco clone

Wayne,

I am learning this very quickly, it is not so cut and dried as I first thought.

My thanks go to you and the others that have posted this has helped me a lot.

So what you are saying is...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 05-04-2010, 11:06 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 115,304
Posted By auschris001
Re: 68 Yenco clone

Kurt,

Ok then let me ask this, were they even designated 4 bolt blocks, I remember that there was an LS6 cam that was about 520 lift and I think that also came in the L88.
So then, did an L88...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 05-04-2010, 11:00 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 115,304
Posted By auschris001
Re: 68 Yenco clone

Pete,

I had a 1968 HK Monaro 186 cubic inch 6cyl 4 speed that I got for my then wife.
I have built many for others and came oh so close to buying a mint 350 HQ 4 speed one time. Tried to buy one...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 05-04-2010, 09:39 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 115,304
Posted By auschris001
Re: 68 Yenco clone

Guys,

Yawl must be retired school teachers, I am so used to the Monaro (GM 67-74)Australian muscle car. my bad

Cheers: auschris
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