'69 Yenko Novas - SS?
 

Would like to know if anyone has additional facts or old pics regarding the '69 Yenko Novas, and if they retained their SS emblems on the grill and tail panel?

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didnt reggie jacksons retain the SS?

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At one time it had some of the SS stuff, but didn't have the Yenko stuff. It has since been changed. I was hoping somebody might be able to locate some original pictures that might confirm these vintage pics, (note the rally wheels ?):


http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h6...YenkoNova2.jpg

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h6...YenkoNova1.jpg

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Original "Day 1" photos of 69 Yenko Novas are very scarce. I have about 2 photos in my entire collection that show a 69 Yenko Nova in them, both are of the same car, (loaded on the top row of the Span Inc. transporter truck) and you can't see much detail in either one. With all the detailed photos Yenko took of his converted cars, race cars, etc. I can't imagine he didn't take some good in-progress pics of the 69 Novas, as these required more work to convert than anything else they were doing in 69... Maybe someday some good photos will surface. Original owner photos like the ones above always have to be taken with a grain of salt as many times changes were made by the owner on day 2, literally.

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I agree with Joe, many times things were changed on 'day 2'. One interesting note, the '69 Yenko Nova that SCW is restoring right now came with rally wheels per the GM paperwork - that was a first for me! Based on that car, I thought it might be possible that this rally green car could have come with the rally wheels as well. Previously, we thought that they were changed, or had trim rings added to the XT wheels.

Another interesting point on this rally green car is the prescence of the SS on the tail panel, and the lack of 427 or YENKO emblems. I realize that each of the '69 Y-Novas could be different, but this pic actually makes the most sense. Why would Yenko spend the time to drop the bumper, remove the SS panel, drill out the SS emblem, reinstall the panel and the bumper, and attach the 427 & YENKO emblems? I beginning to think that the rear panel was left alone, the SS emblem was retained, and no additional emblems were attached. If a YENKO emblem were to be attached, I would think it would be a stick-on version placed on the decklid just like the Deuces - but could be on either side of the lid. IMO, the reason we see the Y-Novas with 427 & YENKO emblems on the tail panels is because the first car restored was simply duplicating the '69 Y-Camaros - ie; remove the existing emblem and put the 427 & YENKO ones in the existing holes. Opinions welcome!

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h6...YenkoNova1.jpg

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Try doing a search, as I know we hashed this topic out not that long ago. Take a closer look at the last pic you posted. If that's an SS emblem on the tailpanel its definitely not in the original location. Its off to the left quite a bit when compared to the location of trunk lock and license plate. Personally, i can see why Yenko would do an emblem placement on the rear of a nova similar to the camaro and chevelle... it kept all 3 versions of the sYc cars looking somewhat uniform, plus eliminated the factory rear emblem. Yenko didn't like his cars being confused with "run of the mill" SS cars, and was noted to remove SS badging whenever he could. Do I think Yenko dropped the bumper and removed the rear trim panel to get the SS off? No, more like they took a cold chisel or screwdriver to it and popped it off in 2 seconds, drilled 2 more holes (like on the camaro and chevelle), then put on the Yenko badging. I don't believe Yenko used any type of "stick on" emblems at all until 1970.

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Hmmm... I guess he could have popped off the SS emblem with a putty knife, not sure how stout those pins are that hold it to the panel. I noticed the SS is off-center in that pic too, but so are the back wheels to the front wheels and figured it could just be the crappy pic. Does your pic on the hauler show the back of the Y-Nova to see if there is/was an SS emblem?

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Ironically, in the pic I have there is snow piled on the rear bumper just high enough that you can't tell what the rear emblem treatment was. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/tongue.gif I doubt you'd much trouble removing a flimsy potmetal SS emblem from a tailpanel with any type of prying tool. Especially if you weren't concerned about damaging it.

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If the chisel distorted the panel too much he may have drilled out the SS ....... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif

My vote is the chisel... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/scholar.gif


Steve

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Joe,

Can you post a photo of that transporter? I'd love to see it.

Thanks,
Mike

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Here is one.

https://www.yenko.net/attachments/225051-transport-1.JPG


https://www.yenko.net/attachments/225051-transport-2.JPG

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The pics I have are of the same load of cars...just from different angles. Never knew it was the first load of 69s to go out of state, as mine aren't marked on the back. I guess that's why Don took so many pictures of this particular group of cars on the transporter. Pretty cool info! Truly amazing what you can see and learn on this site.

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

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https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/drool.gif Could you just drive that right over to my house... PLEASE https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/drool.gif

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https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/cool.gif photo...thanks guys!

Mike

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Wow...I love the pic!!! .

Knowing it's the first load going out of state, has it been figured out what Vins these most likely are? .

Love the truck too...considering emblem placement I think it's a '65 so probably W-powered? .
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ouguysrock.gif
~ Pete

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Do I see a Yenko Camaro at the bottom without a side stripe. Or is the trailer bar in the way? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/hmmm.gif

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All the cars on the truck were striped.

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"1st load of Camaros being shipped out of state."

https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/hmmm.gif So where did the Nova end up? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

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Good thing I have an eye Dr. appointment tomorrow. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

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out of all those vehicles what ever happened to the transport truck??

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It was common practice to take emblems off with a stiff, sharp putty knife. You didn't take a nova fender off to remove the nova emblem. You knocked it off with a stiff putty knife, redrilled the holes, inserted some barrel nuts, and poped on the emblem. I agree, they knocked off the SS with a stiff putty knife.

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I think that Dana Hurt said that the posts were in the fender of his 68 Yenko.

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My Fathom Green Camaro #3 was shipped to Marv Minneman Chevrolet without stripes. Could this be the car on the bottom or is there something that says they all got stripes? I was told this by Vince Emme when I bought the car in '85 and they sent it back to Yenko to have stripes added later. Of course I talked to the original owner of my car and he had photos of the day he brought the car home taking off the stripes? Go figure!

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...car on bottom of transporter has black stripes !!

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Knew that had to be a early pic, all the camaros look to be X66 cars, so how early in the year did they start converting Novas? Awesome pic.