Our 69 Yenko Chevelle restoration

[Damien]

Originally Posted by SS427

After three very late nights Annie and I were able to strip the driveshaft of surface rust using Evapo-Rust, steel wool and lots of patience and elbow grease. Once that was done it exposed the three paint stripes and an "M" or "3" all of which was duplicated. The original cold rolled weld was also visible though I had to replicate it as it mostly disappeared during the cleanup process. I then restored the slip yoke and installed new u-joints, mounted it and covered it in Boe-Shield (which is still wet in the photos). I also replicated the "XF" that would be found on the 69 M21. Still missing is the steel part number tag for the trans though I have a lead on one.

The build sheet calls for a Yellow and Green stripe. When stripping the shaft it looked to be an aqua green and almost like two different shades of yellow but I painted mine the same shade.

Rick, did you use the Boe Shield T9 in the aerosol can?

[SS427]

I use both aerosol and liquid form as well as several other types of sealer.

[cheveslakr]

Rick, I notice a bunch of small items that differ from my research. Maybe plant, maybe early/late, maybe the COPO vs. L78, but they're there. I'd like to get together and discuss them if you get a chance.

[SS427]

Please do. I will admit that I am somewhat new to the 69 and they do differ than the 70 so I am more than happy to learn. I will say in my defense that I am ONLY replicating what I found on this car originally and I photo documented everything I found before we ever started but would love to talk.

[cheveslakr]

Just to be clear, I'm in no way saying you're not entirely accurate with your '69. I do know that the more '69s I study, the more differences I realize. Heck, my brother is restoring a '69 KC SS that is 3 weeks apart from mine and it has unveiled many assembly line differences on generic parts, not just the option differences. Just trying to broaden my own knowledge.
Again, thanx for taking us along!

[SS427]

Jer, in no way did I think you were implying that and quite the contrary. In the very beginning of this thread I asked for constructive criticism or corrections/suggestions as I do not know the 69 Chevelles like I do the 70 and welcome as much input as I can get. I have gotten a ton offline from members and it has been great! I have always made a point to study every car I restore to insure it is correct especially when I do not know them such as the 68 Yenko Camaro and the 70 Z28 I restored several years ago. Now we are doing another 70 RS/Z28 made within 800 units of the last one so that research is really paying off. Thanks for any help you can supply Jer.

[70 Forest Green Zee]

Rick...having been a big fan of cars that you have restored for many years now I know that when you finish this Chevelle it will be absolutely spectacular! Is you goal still to have the car finished and unveiled at MCACN in 2019?

On a side note....I would love to see pictures of the 70 Z28 that you say you are restoring now when it is finished. You can send me pics directly, pm me for my email address.

[mockingbird812]

Here is the trans tag from my 06A Baltimore M21 for my SS.....

[SS427]

Originally Posted by 70 Forest Green Zee

Rick...having been a big fan of cars that you have restored for many years now I know that when you finish this Chevelle it will be absolutely spectacular! Is you goal still to have the car finished and unveiled at MCACN in 2019?

On a side note....I would love to see pictures of the 70 Z28 that you say you are restoring now when it is finished. You can send me pics directly, pm me for my email address.

Yes, it will be at next years MCACN. Thank you for the compliments. Here is a before shot of the Z. Sweet car for sure and another M22, 4.10 car.

[SS427]

Originally Posted by JoeC

Rick,
did you get any original tires with it?
what are you going to use for tires?
that is the most difficult part to find for a Yenko Chevelle

I did not want to say anything until I had them in my possession but I procured a set of 5 original dated Goodyear Wide Tread GT F70x15's along with 5 1/10/69 dated YH wheels over the weekend after a long road trip. The tires are in amazingly great shape with very low miles on them and most of the wheels are in original paint and in very good condition. They were NOT cheap by anyone's estimate but I want this car to be the best it can be.