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I thought I would share my good fortune and encourage others. I just got home with Yenko Chevelle #408293 (Marv Minneman Youngstown, Ohio)Hugger Orange Auto. acquired from owner since 1979 not far from my home, just 30 miles north of Pittsburgh. I followed up on a remote lead I worked on over 14 years ago when I first finished my Butternut Yellow car. The lead went stone dead long ago but I always sensed this car did exist because I had just enough info that made it sound real. I never forgot it, just didn't know what else to do to find this elusive car. My interest heightened when I had my two Yenkos at the GM Carlisle show and a fellow from the Pittsburgh area asked me all about my Chevelle and inquired about me doing some restoration work on a friends ORANGE SYC CHEVELLE parked long ago. And so I started over and with nothing more than trying a different spelling of the name I had 14 years ago, I was talking to the 26 year owner of this spectacular car. Awesome 90% original paint, mint interior, 26,000 miles, 1977 Pennsylvania registration and inspection sticker. KQ rear, CX trans, replaced block but right heads and most other componentry. Motor & Trans out of car but that's it. Overall killer car and an easy deal to purchase from a super nice guy. I will try to post pictures later as I know you will be asking. Keep up the hunt !!!!!

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Great story... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif never give up. I wish I could find more salesmen that had that quality!

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George,

--------Very CQQL!!!!!.....Will look for the pics. You have to feel a bit like Sherlock Holmes right now, huh?........Bill S

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Sa-WEET!!!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/burnout.gif

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Excellent find George !!!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

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acquired from owner since 1979 not far from my home, just 30 miles north of Pittsburgh

[/ QUOTE ] Right in my own back yard. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...emlins/eek.gif Nice find George, let's see those pics. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

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Great story George. I was just discussing this with Chad today. There still are finds out there, we just need to never give up and keep looking. Look forward to seeing the pictures. What a great color to boot! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

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George,great find! i still get so excited when i read a post like this,as rick said,we were just discussing this today how there are still some very rare musclecars out there!

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Way to go George!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif

Now I am going to continue hunting for my dream car too https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/cool.gif

Mike Crown

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COOL! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif

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VERY cool George!! LOVE these stories! POST THEM PICS!!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...emlins/eek.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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George, great find. Looks like I've got to find an orange one now just to stay even with you.

Don Stowers

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Good hunting George!

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"Elementary "------ https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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I recall a Yenko Camaro pulled out of my backyard, about 75 miles. BKH should remember that one.... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif
The "MOF"

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'cmon Mayor! It was in the Penny Pincher!!
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Heard about an orange Y Chevelle in Oil City PA for years. Same car?...BKH

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No, not the Oil City car as I too know a little about that one. This car left Youngstown about '73-4, went to Mercer, PA, sold to my guy in the Grove City area in '79 and NEVER left his garage til I showed up. His very clear paperwork and PA. state inspection verify he enjoyed this car a total of 42 miles in 26 years of ownership. I am in the process of tracking original owner in Youngstown, Ohio. It seems this car never ventured over 50 miles from selling dealer to any subsequent owner. Pictures soon I promise. THANK YOU for all the kind words.

Promised pictures of SYC Chevelle
 

Here they are as I promised, I hope they go OK.

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Is it a Bucket or Bench,Column or Console?
Congrats on an Incredible find. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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And how. They're still out there. Congrats George. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif

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one more shot

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last one for now

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Thats insanely cool... 90% original paint? Incredible find! Does it have evidence of ever having hood stripes?

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408293 is a vinyl bench/column to Hurst Dual Gate conversion

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Hood was repainted, owner said Yes it did have stripes, just not replaced. So far I see no other paintwork of any signifigance.

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More pics PLEASE!!!!

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Absolutely awesome George. When can we expect you back on earth as I am sure you are in heaven right now!!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif

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Wow,incredible find! You do not see them in that condition very often. George,are you going to leave it that way or restore it?

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The more I look at the car I am amazed how good the paint, striping, vinyl top, interior, exterior trim and glass is for a 35+ year old car. I already have a few friends that have threatened bodily harm if I tear this car apart. For now I am looking at doing the drivetrain/chassis and maintaining the car as-is. Comments????? Nothing going on immediately as I am deep into a COPO Chevelle project.

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Leave it....if you can !

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Leave it....if you can !

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That's hilarious, coming from YOU Bob.

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I know ! But this is different... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif

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Bring it to SR8 @ Collinsville this year,and for Gods sake,Don't touch it! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

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This is so damn cool I can't get over it! Try to post some more pics including interior and motor! Do you have any pics of the car with 26 years of dust on it as found?

BTW I would love to get into that garage and take a peek under some of them other covers! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/cool.gif

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BTW I would love to get into that garage and take a peek under some of them other covers! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/cool.gif

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That makes two of us.. well actually.. probably makes ALL OF US~ https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/smile.gif

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That makes two of us.. well actually.. probably makes ALL OF US~

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You can say that again! Nice garage!

Congrats on the Chevelle! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif