Another cool pic!

[Rowdy Rat]

GMH454,

Yes, the L-36 400hp label was the same style as the 390hp version, wrapping around the outside edge of the air cleaner lid. As you mentioned previously, the 450hp label tends to show up on a lot of cars (probably more than it should) currently because a reproduction for 1970 LS-6 Chevelles is readily available. Considering that only a handful of 400hp labeled L-36s were installed in cars and there is no other production application for this label, it isn't too surprising that you never see them.

As far as a photo, I have to admit that I messed up on that one. I carry my camera with me at all the shows I attend, but my interest lies with the 68-72 cars and as a result, I generally don't get into as much detail on the other years. Good lesson though... Film is cheap. I'll be seeing a gentleman in November who has most likely observed the majority of the 400hp labeled cars currently out there; I'll see if I can't get a photograph from him and post it to the board.

I also seem to remember a magazine article that detailed the differences in the original vs. reproduction 450hp labels (might have been the Restorer). I'll see if I can't find that as well.

Regards,

Stan

[MikeA]

Were the twin sport mirrors offered on the Yenko Deuce chrome or black. In either case were there exceptions to the rule? Also were any Deuces made with "hood pins" or "hood locks"?

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Mike;
To our knowledge, there were no Yenko Novas with hood pins or locks. The twin sport mirrors were black, and were most likely the Hurst/Olds mirrors. Yenko and Hurst were connected on this project, so it is understandable that Yenko would install Hurst's speed parts. There is one car that has sport mirrors, but it appears to have only received one!
M

[MikeA]

Does anyone have a good picture of a Yenko Deuce hood tach? I am being told that the word "Pontiac" is printed on the face of the tach. I find that hard to believe but a friend of mine insists he saw it in magazine.

Mike A, I believe your friend was refering to the road test that CARS magazine did of a 69 Motion Phase III Nova. That car had the Pontiac hood tach as I have that same article. The one used on the 70 Deuce's was a Dixco unit with a Yenko logo I believe........rat pack....

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Mike;
Rat Pack is correct, the '70 Yenko Novas used a Dixco brand hood tach with the YENKO crest 'inked' onto the bezel. This tach was available over the counter, but had an 'HT/x' logo inked onto the bezel. It is hard to find a Yenko inked tach today, but they are out there.
M

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Here is the Otis Chandler car as it sits today, with the new owner of course!!
Marlin