69 Yenko Camaro Rallye Green

[Mr70]

Part#3955231 was used on all cowl inducted cars.Camaros-Chevelles till 1972.Tape was the object of choice back then,not glue like today.
Bobby Knight wishes the private auctions would evaporate.

[Belair62]

I guess they don't put tape on re-pops then huh !!!

[camarojoe]

If you look at the pics of the 69 Yenko road test in the Super Stock article in the June 69 issue you can clearly see the tape seam, as well as bodycolor overspray on the top edge of the firewall (no taped edge)... even in a B&W photo shows this. The tape on the seal appears to be in the exact spot as on this Rally Green car. I would think photographs taken in 69 of a brand new car would be a good reference for the way a car should be properly restored if there were any doubts.

[Belair62]

There is a difference between correct restorations....and "pretty" restorations...depends on what you want to do with the car...judged shows or hot dog stand.

[SS427]

The cloth tape that was used can be replicated with a cloth tape that is available on the market today and it duplicates the originals exactly. Makes for a more complete restoration. "Details make the difference"

[Rat_Pack]

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I guess they don't put tape on re-pops then huh !!!

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I just bought a new repro air cleaner kit from Goodmark and the seal has the correct cloth tape on the seam like original. It is not a cheap copy but identical to the original. Nothing like the black ductape used on that Yenko that is for sale. I will try and get a picture of it in the next day or so and post it...............RatPack...............

[Steve Shauger]

How many awards did the Rallye Green Yenko win?? I know it won a Gold Spinner...

[rich p]

I know of someone who turned down around 250-275 for his Yenko Camaro and I had an offer of 250 and turned down.
Told you buy before BJ's( for the guy who is REALLY looking to buy a car)

[Jeff H]

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I know of someone who turned down around 250-275 for his Yenko Camaro and I had an offer of 250 and turned down.
Told you buy before BJ's( for the guy who is REALLY looking to buy a car)


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Rich, were these Yenkos you're referring to be cars with the original matching #'s engine or NOM cars? Just curious if you don't mind me asking.

[farone]

WHAT ALOT OF PEOPLE FAIL TO REALIZE, IS THAT THIS CAR WAS RESTORED NINE YEARS AGO... IT HAS GONE THRU A FEW OWNERS SINCE IT WAS DONE, AND PROBABLY NOT HAD THE CARE THAT IT SHOULD HAVE. IT IS REALLY DIFFICULT TO MAINTAIN THE NATURAL FINISHES ON METAL PARTS. (I GUESS THEY COULD HAVE USED OVER THE COUNTER METRIC BOLTS, AND HELP PACK FASTENERS LIKE I HAVE SEEN ON OTHER SO CALLED HIGH END RESTORATIONS) IT IS STILL FAR AHEAD OF WHAT ALOT OF PEOPLE ARE DOING TODAY.... CRY ABOUT A PIECE OF CLOTH TAPE ON THE COWL INDUCTION SEAL, PEOPLE STILL DON'T KNOW THAT IT IS SUPPOSED TO BE ON THERE EVEN NOW. AND AGAIN THAT WAS NINE YEARS AGO. NOW THAT ALL OF A SUDDEN, GOODMARK SELLS ONE WITH TAPE, IT'S NOW CORRECT, AND WE'LL ACCEPT IT, BUT ITS THE WRONG TAPE. AGAIN NINE YEARS AGO!!! THE GUYS THAT DID THIS CAR ARE SECOND TO NONE, AND ARE IN IT FOR THE LOVE OF THE CARS AND THE HOBBY, NOT JUST TO LINE THEIR POCKETS, UNLIKE SOME PEOPLE OUT THERE. THE CAR IS A GREAT CAR, AND WHO WOULDN'T WANT IT IN THEIR GARAGE. I KNOW THAT I WOULDN'T MIND HAVING IT, EVEN THOUGH IT MIGHT NEED A LITTLE SPANKING UP.