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Originally Posted by Await
new to the Yenko.net community and excited to dive into the world of Yenko Camaros. My background’s in wrenching on Japanese and Miata platforms (I’ve been working on a turbo 1.6 build in my old Miata), but I’ve always had a passion for classic American muscle. The legendary Yenko name and that raw Camaro performance are exactly why I’m here.
A few things I’d love to learn from you all:
• What are the most common preservation and restoration challenges with vintage Yenko Camaros (trim, drivetrain, chassis)?
• Where should I source period-correct parts or high-quality reproductions—especially badges, carburetor rebuild kits, and upholstery?
• Any favorite shops or regional contacts with expertise in first-gen Camaros or Yenko-specific upgrades?
• Maintenance and reliability tips for daily-driving one of these classics (fluids, chassis care, cooling, etc.)?
I’m hoping to eventually place a ‘70 or ‘71 Yenko Camaro in my garage. In the meantime, I’m soaking up knowledge, planning what to look for in a survivor/restore candidate, and dreaming up potential build details.
Thanks for letting me join—you all seem like the perfect group to learn from. Looking forward to being part of the journey!
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Pretty sure I have never heard of nor never have even seen a photo of a 70 or 71 Yenko Camaro, let alone seen one in person. 70 Yenko Nova,...yes,...but 70 Camaro, no.
Could you be thinking of Baldwin/Motion Super Camaros? Now there's plenty of photos of early 70 Camaros out of that dealership.