Lost 1969 Yenko Nova

[PeteLeathersac]

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Wow if the '69 SS350 car is near you Den as Red w/ Black Hat surely worth paying extra for.
Hard to tell much without an eyeballs inspection, are there more pics also the one looks questionable...note where quarter/bumper meets the white van shadow etc?
Best of luck if seriously in the market also keep in mind members here are spread across the country and may be able to help if you find something worthy far from home.

~ Pete

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[R68GTO]

Agree with Pete.....if you're looking to replicate your Dad's car, starting with the right color combo saves you thousands in paint.

[65blackcoupe]

Such a great story that really hits home. So many parallels to my early childhood.
My dad had a 69 garnet red/ black top Nova. Bought new at White Allen in Dayton OH. 4 speed. NOT a Yenko. His was a SS 350. First things he did was trash the muncie shifter that always hung up, air shocks and Cragars. I was brought home, as a baby, from the hospital in that car, more than likely conceived in it lol. I have a few pics of his Nova, car is a twin to OPs family Nova. Obviously not the cool factor of a Yenko.
I've always wanted to find dads old car but more than likely its long gone. Dad sold it shortly after I was born to his friend whom was notorious at beating the hell out of everything he drove.

[Dbalogh]

I agree....but here are things Ive been thinking about. 1. I dont want to destroy the worth of a survivor. so has to be same color or not a survivor but a modified 69. Now there s the question of engine a 427 is 7-12 grand depending on variables. It may cost less to paint and to change minor things like putting the vinyl top. on.....what do you all think... Den

[WILMASBOYL78]

Originally Posted by Dbalogh

I agree....but here are things Ive been thinking about. 1. I dont want to destroy the worth of a survivor. so has to be same color or not a survivor but a modified 69. Now there s the question of engine a 427 is 7-12 grand depending on variables. It may cost less to paint and to change minor things like putting the vinyl top. on.....what do you all think... Den

There are lots of other costs with the big block conversion like; heater core, front suspension, exhaust, cooling, hd clutch, etc. Not sure you have to pay $12k for a 427...a well built 454 with a 427 decal on the air cleaner will work just fine. The SB to BB conversion is a well known process...lots of help available here among our members.

Let's get started

[Dbalogh]

Thank you all for your time, help and interest in my story and Journey with this....Many thanks for real.

[big gear head]

A 454 block with a 396 crank and 427 pistons makes a 427 a lot cheaper than an original 427.

[luzl78]

Originally Posted by big gear head

A 454 block with a 396 crank and 427 pistons makes a 427 a lot cheaper than an original 427.

A 454 with a stroker crank you can have a 496!

[cook_dw]

Ditto as PLAT. Did the same thing but like the OP all I got was the last known registered owner on my 68 Z back around same time too.. 2013/14.

Last known reg was 1972/73.

[TMagda]

I was able to locate the VIN of my Z/28 from property tax records. Not sure if that is an option to you. This was in CT and a good buddy was the tax collector for my town.