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Forum: Yenko Chevrolet 09-05-2010, 08:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,625
Posted By Big Chief
Re: Black 69 Camaro

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Dave Rifkin</div><div class="ubbcode-body">And look at the license plate: Yenko ZL1; that would lead me to beleive that...
Forum: Yenko Chevrolet 12-26-2009, 08:40 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,868
Posted By Big Chief
Re: YENKO BLOCK

Well,
I did some internet research to find that Billed passed away in 86 so that answers at least one of my questions. My appologies to anyone who may have taken offense due to my stupidity.
...
Forum: Yenko Chevrolet 12-22-2009, 03:25 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,868
Posted By Big Chief
Re: YENKO BLOCK

Jeff,
Great pics, thanks for sharing. I've seen the picture with all the blocks before however I have never seen the pic of Bill Smith prior to now. His signature is on one of the sales receipts...
Forum: Yenko Chevrolet 12-20-2009, 07:04 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,868
Posted By Big Chief
Re: YENKO BLOCK

Some of the blocks were 4.250 bore and some were 4.440 bore. Any idea how many of each were produced/sold? I'd be surprised if anyone knew but I thought I would throw the question out there.
...
Forum: Yenko Chevrolet 12-31-2007, 01:39 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 22,563
Posted By Big Chief
Re: '69 Rally Green Yenko on Ebay

This Rally Green Camaro has "green line" S/W gauges in it vs others I have noted having "deluxe" S/W gauges. Which is correct, or is this a result of cars being sold from different dealerships? ...
Forum: Yenko Chevrolet 11-24-2007, 06:27 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,974
Posted By Big Chief
Re: Interesting Yenko related story

You would be amazed how many times I have seen claims on EBAY that Don Yenko made only 5 Yenko all aluminum motors. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bs.gif
Forum: Yenko Chevrolet 11-02-2007, 06:17 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,282
Posted By Big Chief
Re: Yenko Block

Yes, the flywheel and harmonic balancer. The crankshaft is listed on the Yenko sales receipt with a GM part number and LS-7 in parenthasis. The harmonic balancer is also listed on the sales receipt.
Forum: Yenko Chevrolet 11-01-2007, 06:33 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,478
Posted By Big Chief
Re: Yenko Interview

You're right, and it makes peerfect sense. Thanks for the information. You don't knw how many people have told me I was crazy out of my mind to claim there was a seperate BB cross member from a SB...
Forum: Yenko Chevrolet 11-01-2007, 06:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,282
Posted By Big Chief
Re: Yenko Block

My block has the YENKO letters cast into it above the water pump on the drivers side. The COMPLETE engine was bought new from Yenko in 1982 as I have full documentation (receipts) of all the parts...
Forum: Yenko Chevrolet 08-13-2007, 10:12 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,478
Posted By Big Chief
Re: Yenko Interview

One of the problems I have refers to BB cross members. Rick's 1st Gen catalog lists 2 BB cross members. One is notched with apparent offset to the transmission mounting holes (P/N - CM-2). The...
Forum: Yenko Chevrolet 08-13-2007, 06:14 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,478
Posted By Big Chief
Re: Yenko Interview

Thanks for the thourough reply. It answers several of my questions ahead of time. Some oddball cars would make perfect sense considering the special order nature of the cars and dealer. Since...
Forum: Yenko Chevrolet 08-11-2007, 06:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,478
Posted By Big Chief
Re: Yenko Interview

Thanks for the information everyone. I have seen the https://www.yenko.net/dealers/yenko.htm months ago, which added to my questioning of the interview. I guess my fear of asking questions over the...
Forum: Yenko Chevrolet 08-10-2007, 10:58 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,478
Posted By Big Chief
Re: Yenko Interview

I want all the details of the 69 cars without having to ask and get answers for specific questions. Something along the lines of the interview that gives correct information. I am very disappointed...
Forum: Yenko Chevrolet 08-10-2007, 06:19 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,478
Posted By Big Chief
Re: Yenko Interview

So where is the best source to find accurate information?
Forum: Yenko Chevrolet 08-06-2007, 03:02 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,478
Posted By Big Chief
Yenko Interview

Can anyone tell me how accurate the information is in the Yenko Interview posted in the dealer photo's? I see alot of restorations and clones with cast iron manifolds when Yenko clearly states he...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 03-16-2006, 09:26 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,778
Posted By Big Chief
Re: 68 Yenko's

I have seen so many different "versions" of the Yenko cars from 67 to 69. It is truely awesome to see one that is Authentically correct. But, isn't it true that all the Yenko cars were custom...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 03-15-2006, 04:53 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,778
Posted By Big Chief
Re: 68 Yenko's

Thanks for the replies. Outstanding information really hit the target. Does anyone know if the tachometers installed in these cars were Stewart Warner or what? I can't really tell for sure....
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 03-15-2006, 02:01 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,778
Posted By Big Chief
68 Yenko's

I am trying to find some detail pictures of a 68 Yenko Camaro interior, exterior, and under the hood. I have seen the 9 page interview with Don Yenko that showed a few pics of a 68, but I would like...
Forum: Yenko Chevrolet 02-27-2006, 04:07 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,953
Posted By Big Chief
Re: ZL-1 aluminum 427

Where can I find some detailed information about Yenko/ZL-1.
I just bought a 68 Camaro with an all aluminum engine in it with Yenko cast into the block. It came with all the original Yenko receipts...
Forum: Yenko Chevrolet 01-13-2006, 05:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,627
Posted By Big Chief
Re: Looking for Don Yenko interview article

"THATS IT!" Thanks a ton. I owe you one.
Later
Chief
Forum: Yenko Chevrolet 01-13-2006, 03:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,627
Posted By Big Chief
Re: Looking for Don Yenko interview article

Pete, it may possibly be, I am not sure. I do know that it was an old interview. I was pretty sure I accessed it through this (Yenko.net) web site. It seems like someone posted a link to the site...
Forum: Yenko Chevrolet 01-12-2006, 08:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,627
Posted By Big Chief
Looking for Don Yenko interview article

A month or so ago, I was surfing around looking at Yenko stuff, when I stumbled upon a 8 or 9 page magazine interview with Don Yenko that showed pictures of quite a few COPO cars at his dealership...
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