69 Douglass Yenko project FS - Page 4

**Stefano** · #31 11-17-2002, 03:33 PM

To clearify, A January casting date for the mentioned Camaro would be Correct per the Douglass Direct order COPOs.

The 12 bolt rear/end casting date and axle tube stamp date, provided to me by Clint are also exactly within the proper sequence.

I can not speak as to whether or not either was restamped.

JoeC · #32 11-17-2002, 03:57 PM

A BE should have different internal parts then std. 12 bolt.

**Stefano** · #33 11-17-2002, 04:09 PM

JoeC,
That would be correct. But the number of Original BE rear ends maintaining their original gear sets, carrier, springs, plates and Spider gears, would be very few and far between ,in My opinion. (Just for conversation sake)

resto4u · #34 11-17-2002, 04:25 PM

When i looked at the car, body condition was better than i expected. When a person gives a description of a car over the phone, one can get a different idea as to what it will look like in person. There was no claim to me about numbers matching, or original parts. The block was decked and vin# by oil filter. The vin on block appeared to be stamped individual and not gang stamped. As for the rearend stamp, i do not know. This car can be looked at in many ways. This is a rare car with documentation on it's way from Ed. The car is taken apart. If this car was together and painted, you may not know its condition until after starting to restore. Such as drivers door replaced, badly spliced factory rear quarter,passenger side quarter damage and some corrosion in the floors. You could spend more money on a more complete together car and then find it to be in the same condition afer you strip off the slick looking paint job. This car is a major project, not a piece of junk. Chad if everyone had your opinion, there would be very few supercars left. They would all be rusting away in salvage yards. I am sure there are many supercars that have been restored from same or worse condition. This next statement is my opinion, and not to offend anybody. This car could be restored and enjoyed as an investment. By no means is this a car to restore and make a quick profit.

Clint_69 · #35 11-17-2002, 05:52 PM

At no point did I tell you or anyone else that the numbers by the oil filter had been left alone as to lead anyone to think that they are original. I did tell people that there were numbers there but could not speak to their originality. I told you that as I did everyone else. I agree that the exhaust manifolds and the distributor are not correct but you were the first person to point that out. There was not any person that I did not tell, that the car had a coat of surface rust on it, not even you. The fenders and hood are easily saveable. They have no deep rust and they are by no means junk. As for the transmission, it is an M21 and I did not hide the fact that it is from 1970 and the heads are 840 heads although the dates are not correct. Not to insult your partner but of course I will get a second opinion on the heads. As for rebuildable, again, your partner was the first person to point out they were not in great condition. I thanked him for pointing that out to me when you were standing in my garage. This site is not designed for me to sit here and justify the condition of all of the parts and to list each part number. I told everybody that the car needed everything. The fact is, that I encouraged each person to look at the car and I am the one who suggested that you look at the car. Dont be bitter because YOU made the choice to drive all night and went home empty handed. I was sincere when I told you that I was sorry that it did not work out for you, you said to me "that is OK, we have driven further for less". You at no time expressed anomosity towards the situation when you were here. We even stood out there and talked cars for 45 minutes, we shook hands and you left. At this point, I plan to keep the car and give it a correct restoration. I plan to consult the members of this site for guideance and education. Chad, if you can channell that information that you have into positive feedback, maybe you can even assist me with the restoration of the car as opposed to cutting it down.

rpoz11 · #36 11-17-2002, 10:42 PM

Has this car been sold?

mc25t190 · #37 11-18-2002, 12:21 AM

postive posts go much further than negative ones, unless knowingly misrepresentation, however, this site is not the place to hash it out, no one gains, private emails are more approriate. i'd be interested in the right number, where's stefano?

**Stefano** · #38 11-18-2002, 03:42 AM

This sounds like a Job for Rick Smith, but it would have to take priority over the non <font color="red"> * </font color>more common Yenkos at his shop. [img]/ubbthreads/images/icons/tongue.gif[/img]

Belair62 · #39 11-18-2002, 08:44 PM

Was this car Yenko striped ? Or is this the only one that wasn't striped again ? [img]/ubbthreads/images/icons/wink.gif[/img]

NEW · #40 11-19-2002, 09:04 AM

I just feel that Chads73 needs to take his complaints and direct it to the seller directly, and not trough this board.. It is good with feedback, even both ways, good or bad. But from what some of the people here is saying, i think there must have been some misunderstanding between these two.. I suggest that they clean it up privately,
Anyway just my opinion..

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