68 Yenco clone

[Chevy454]

Ok, let's recap what we've learned from this thread:
<ul style="list-style-type: disc">[*]in 1969 the automatic Yenko Camaros got the exact same *solid lifter* engine as the 4-speed cars (L72 427/425hp)...verifiable by original Chevrolet paperwork[*]the ZL-X was available over the parts counter, as well complete from some high-performance dealers/engine builders[*]RARELY should believe everything you read in a magazine[/list]Now, how about we return this thread *back* to it's original topic, auschris001 and his '68 clone...

[auschris001]

Thanks Rob,

Still need someone to agree on the 1968 Yenko post and the paint.
(from my previous post)

I found this article about the #8021 and it states from the current owner

&quot;For 1968 the 9737 COPO comaro was only available to Don Yenko and in fact Yenko was considered the manufacturer for these 68 Yenko Camaro's. However this #9737 COPO package was added in 1968 as per Don Yenko's request to RPO L78 SS Camaro's that were equipped with the 396/375hp big blocks.
The COPO #9737 designation added for 1968 cooling, suspension and brake upgrades along with a 140mph speedometer, heavy duty springs, larger anti roll bar, M21 tranny and a 4.10 posi rear diff. These 9737 COPO's 1968 camaro's were delivered from Chevrolet to Cannonsburg with RPO (regular production order) L78 396/375 hp engines. Yenko's mechanics then removed the L78 396 engine and installed a L72 short block. The original L78 heads and aluminum intake and carb were then installed on the L72 short block.&quot; end quote. author unknown, but pulled from the Las Vegas Clasic cars website.

Cheers: Chris H
ps: does anyone have a Yenko add from 1968

[southernyenko]

Dear Chris,
Contact User name (original owner) for he has sent me information. Real stuff! The guys on this site are not nice to
Bob but he is a nice guy. He sent me original brochures and sheets from Yenko (Real ones for free) He is under (Original owner) screen name. I would contact him for what your looking for. He has a large old collection of paperwork and is now giving it to people he likes for free. As you are doing a restore clone his pictures should be invaluble to you to make sure the car is correct. He will take care of you.

Kirk

[SuperNovaSS]

Can a mod please do an IP check. The curiousity is killing me.

Jason

[hvychev]

Lol, thanks Jason. I was wondering when someone was going to ask this.

One comes out of the woodwork every few yesrs. There was Mowtown Madman, then fasttoys, a few more that I forget.

[SuperNovaSS]

Ahhhh, good old Motown, he was in for the long haul.


Jason

[Charley Lillard]

IP's check out OK.

[Belair62]

Don't be paranoid fellas !

[rubbinisracing]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: southernyenko</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Dear Chris,
Contact User name (original owner) for he has sent me information. Real stuff! The guys on this site are not nice to
Bob but he is a nice guy. He sent me original brochures and sheets from Yenko (Real ones for free) He is under (Original owner) screen name. I would contact him for what your looking for. He has a large old collection of paperwork and is now giving it to people he likes for free. As you are doing a restore clone his pictures should be invaluble to you to make sure the car is correct. He will take care of you.

Kirk </div></div>

Quacks like a duck!

Someone is trying to pull our chain...if not...where's the butt kiss avatar. Please!

[Xplantdad]

Geez...I remember when certain folks thought that Howard was one of those folks...when he put out a wish list for cars wanted.....

I remember posting some of Howards cool cars...and the rest is history!

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