Doesn't ANYBODY have correct info on Stinger II's
 

Hi everybody, newbie here, [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/burnout.gif[/img]
My question is: <span style="font-weight: bold">Doesn't anybody have definitive info on the Stinger Vegas????</span> <span style="text-decoration: underline">ALL</span> of the info I've found around the internet is sketchy, guesses, faded memories, and missing info......... <span style="font-weight: bold"> </span> I'm looking for basic info like production numbers, colors available, engine and trim options available, what dealerships they were sold exclusively from, whether or not there was a catalog to order the parts from, etc. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/santa.gif[/img]
Even the Yenko ad with the red Stinger II (which i'm sure everyone has seen)is incorrect (it shows 2 or 3 different vegas, which at first glance looks like one red one). Also, every &quot;real&quot; Stinger II I've seen has so many differences that it's not funny (badging, trim, bumpers, etc). I know the parts were over the counter, but weren't there any basics that ALL the cars had when they left the assembly line for Yenko??? Isn't there a Galen or Marti of Stinger II's around????????????????? [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/cry.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/confused.gif[/img]

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Sounds like you are volunteering! Seriously, I don't think anyone has really done the 'registry' thing for the vegas - neat cars, but....

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: tom999p</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Funny, SYC chooses to not share any info on his Stinger II (jerk), ....</div></div>


Huh... [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/dunno.gif[/img]

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WTF ?

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: tom999p</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Funny, SYC chooses to not share any info on his Stinger II (jerk), i have 12 photos of his AND my new Stinger II that i just dragged out of the woods if anybody's interested... </div></div>

Way too much to drink on New Years Day?

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Tom999...Care to explain what you are talking about ?

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Because I pm'd him twice with the simple question if he cared to share some photos of his rusty red stinger II that he bought back in 2003 so i could compare and verify that mine was, in fact, a real stinger II, and the pm's were read with no response......
I could understand wanting to keep a rare car secret, but we're all on the same side here, gathering information on the internet to make pieces of the puzzle fit together. I have a car tucked away under blankets in a garage that is one of 24 ever made, and i'm more than happy to share any information that a true enthusiast may need to help him in his quest for proper and correct information; but some people must not be that willing to help facilitate the finding of missing puzzle pieces....

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Tom? ......you have a rusty red stinger?

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So you call him a jerk ?

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: tom999p</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Funny, SYC chooses to not share any info on his Stinger II (jerk), ... </div></div>


No, what's funny is a non member with no profile info filled out insults his host on the same day he registers for not getting his demands met and winds up with his panties in a knot.

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No, he waited since at least last year before he started with the insults..... Registered on 12/28/10 it says.

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: x Baldwin Motion</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: tom999p</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Funny, SYC chooses to not share any info on his Stinger II (jerk), ... </div></div>


No, what's funny is a non member with no profile info filled out insults his host on the same day he registers for not getting his demands met and winds up with his panties in a knot.


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Bruce, you hit the nail on the head. I had no idea who was wanting info, thus was hesitant to respond. The first sentence in his PM did not help him ease my suspicions. &quot; I saw back in '03 that you bought a junk red Yenko Stinger II........&quot;.

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: pulnaway</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Tom? ......you have a rusty red stinger? </div></div>

Rusty...junk...yeah, I guess so.

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Heres my NEW year thinking.
SCREW HIM!!!!

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hmmmm

1st he asks: &quot;.. I'm looking for basic info like production numbers&quot;

then he states: &quot; I have a car tucked away under blankets in a garage that is one of 24 ever made&quot;

so where did i of 24 ever made come from if he has no idea of production numbers?

really odd way to introduce yourself

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I like my answer better [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/rolleyes.gif[/img]

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The question is, Howie...do you have an opinion on this subject? [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/hmmm.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/whistle.gif[/img]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: sYc</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: pulnaway</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Tom? ......you have a rusty red stinger? </div></div>

Rusty...junk...yeah, I guess so. </div></div>

Huh...I denied owning a Yenko Vega?

I have no idea what you are up to, but it is obvious I made the right decision by not getting invovled with you.

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-----Double WOW there tom999p!!! Shifty guy??? Where did that come from??? Do you enjoy digging your own hole that much??? Civility is the mainstay of this board as far as I am concerned. Thats one of the main reasons I hang around here. Negativity like yours just doesnt work here!!!.......Bill S

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Congrats Mike!!!
Simply amazing but just 3 days into January and you've already won the Yenko.net 2011 Kook o' the year award!.

[img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img]
~ Pete

PS - If you want to catch Tom C. being really shifty, keep your eyes peeled for him and his friend Red Alert in action!.

http://hotimg23.fotki.com/a/76_75/11...t-vi724-th.jpg

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: sYc</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: sYc</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: pulnaway</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Tom? ......you have a rusty red stinger? </div></div>

Rusty...junk...yeah, I guess so. </div></div>

Huh...I denied owning a Yenko Vega?

I have no idea what you are up to, but it is obvious I made the right decision by not getting invovled with you.

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Tom, I see you quoted me twice and wanted be sure you know I was just trying to figure out if tom999p was talking about you. I meant no offence to you or your red stinger by repeating what tom999p had stated.

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: pulnaway</div><div class="ubbcode-body">...<span style="font-style: italic">I meant no offence to you or your red stinger by repeating what tom999p had stated</span>...</div></div>

We are talking about a car here...right?.
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Here's a past feature on Jack Markham's blue Stinger..
https://www.yenko.net/features/2001/January2001.htm

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~ Pete

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: PeteLeathersac</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: pulnaway</div><div class="ubbcode-body">...<span style="font-style: italic">I meant no offence to you or your red stinger by repeating what tom999p had stated</span>...</div></div>

We are talking about a car here...right?.
[img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/hmmm.gif[/img]

Here's a past feature on Jack Markham's blue Stinger..
https://www.yenko.net/features/2001/January2001.htm

[img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img]
~ Pete </div></div>

Lol....Yes that would be Toms Yenko stinger!

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Wow...all this puffery over a Vega? [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/rolleyes.gif[/img]

just kidding. (a little)

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: pulnaway</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: sYc</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: sYc</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: pulnaway</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Tom? ......you have a rusty red stinger? </div></div>

Rusty...junk...yeah, I guess so. </div></div>

Huh...I denied owning a Yenko Vega?

I have no idea what you are up to, but it is obvious I made the right decision by not getting invovled with you.

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Tom, I see you quoted me twice and wanted be sure you know I was just trying to figure out if tom999p was talking about you. I meant no offence to you or your red stinger by repeating what tom999p had stated. </div></div>

No offense taken. And yes, I do have a Yenko Vega.

Jacks vega
 

Does Jack Markam still own the blue stinger? I am still looking for one to purchase.

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I think there's one in Neb. but I doubt it's for sale. The owners an original deuce owner. Yellow even. Probably on the transport with mine.

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That's right, it's a light blue one - last pics were taken in the Rochester, NY area about 10+ years ago. I believe the plans were to restore it. His dad bought the sun yellow deuce new - in NE!! Still has it, with side pipes no less! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

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SY Deuce w/ side pipes. Well that is just <span style="font-size: 26pt"><span style="color: #CC0000">C</span></span>[img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/cool.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/cool.gif[/img]<span style="font-size: 26pt"><span style="color: #CC0000">L!</span> </span>

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Hello. I am the person that Marlin is talking about. I have the Wasp Blue Vega. You can call me to discuss if you want:

Ken Halvorsen
402 430 9682


To my knowledge, no one knows the volume of Stingers produced. Nor is there a list of the dealers that sold them. Mine came from a dealer in Cincinnati. I have the build sheet, protecto-plate, etc.

I will give you a short information dump of what I know. If someone has more information than I or thinks they know something different, that’s fine.

There are 5 stingers I know of in existence now:

A yellow one in Canada
A Blue one in New Mexico
A Blue one in Iowa with the wrong engine (LT1)
A Green wagon on the east coast – in Florida I think
And mine

None of these cars are turbo cars. A little history on the turbo cars – the turbo cars were basically a stock motor with forged dished pistons for the added heat and pressure installed at Yenko. The turbo came in the trunk and was to be dealer installed.

The standard Stingers had engine options which included an Offenhauser 4 barrel manifold and a Holley 365 cfm carburetor and a header as well. Probably the coolest part of all is a cast aluminum valve cover with the Yenko emblem.

Both cars had anti-hop bars bolted on to the rear end. Other than that, they were basically a GT with the badges removed. Cute little cars, but still a Vega.

Hope this helps a little. Anybody thinking it would be cool to have one of these cars, but can’t find one, should look for a Cosworth. There abundant and a lot more fun to drive.


Regards

Ken C. Halvorsen

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There is a MAN-O-RED one in Missouri, pulled from a dairy farm in WI.

Quite a large number of Stingers were sold, the Supercar Registry has several numbers and Cunneen had a rather lengthy list.

In 1971 Yenko's dealer network was over 60 dealers.

I do not believe Yenko sold any turbos. Though listed in the catalog, according to orignal paperwork, first there was problems with the EPA, not only with intalling them on the cars but even selling the turbo kit seperate, and Yenko was having problems with Schwitzer, the company chosen to supply the turbo kit. The Yenko/Schwitzer turbo had a special ID tag attached, with 001 the only one known to exist.

The basic Stinger package included, besides what was in the GT package, 1. anti-hop bars, 2. front Stinger air dam 3. rear Stinger hood spoiler 4. Yenko custom finned aluminum valve cover 5. matt black shadow styling on hood, taillight panel and headlight area 6. Stinger side striping and metal Yenko emblems. Many more addons could be found in Yenk's catalog.

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Also, I believe there is a Silver one that has been sold among collectors.

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Hey Ken post some pics of the deuce. This is one kick but car. Those sidepipes are just COOL.
Someday we need to get a shot of the two SF deuces together. How about a road trip to the Heartland nova reunion in June?

Sorry bout the hijack. Was the exterior sheetmetal on the 71 and 72 Vegas about the same?

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He can send the pics to me and I'll post them if he wants... [email protected] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img]

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The sheet metal on the two cars are the same.

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As you heard above, I have quite a bit of information on the Stinger Vegas, including original photos taken by Donna Mae, original invoices on I think about 175 of the cars, magazines, correspondence, etc. I may be interested in selling the entire lot if the price is right. I am spending my time on the Yenko Stingers right now and just purchased the Jamed Rice Stinger collection recently. Please contact me through the yenkostinger.org site if you have an interest.
Ed

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Well Halversen . Based on your statement my idiot friend went out and bought a Cosworth..

&quot;Hope this helps a little. Anybody thinking it would be cool to have one of these cars, but can’t find one, should look for a Cosworth. There abundant and a lot more fun to drive.


Regards

Ken C. Halvorsen&quot;

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Did the yenko vega come with a m-20 trans. and what was used for a bellhousing?

I emailed Ed about the sale of his info, but never recieved a reply.

Ed, I could be a serious buyer.