'69 Z28 RS

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

I understand the color thing! For the first 3 months that I owned my gobi beige Yenko, I seriously considered painting it fathom blue - one of my favorite colors. Obviously I went back to the beige, but for a few months I was set on that blue

The main thing is that you enjoy the car when it's done - even a blast or two down the strip doesn't hurt

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Steve,

This one that I have always liked, but not for sale.



Phil

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Could you tell me if it is possible for me to connect up with the owner of the pictured 69 so that I can ask about the wheel/tire combination that was used on that car. I would love to put a set of similar American Racing or Eagle wheels on my '68 Z and would like info on rim sizing, backspacing, and offset that even American Racing seems unable to provide me. I can't find a place to trial fit (I try - I buy)any so any info in this regard is very much appreciated - Thanks - Randy

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[mhassett]

Randy, the car that Phil (70 copo) posted is MY '69 Rally Sport Z-28-Orange/white. I put 15 X 7 Standard Torque Thrust on the front and 15 X 8 Torque Thrust on the rear. I did have to put bigger front springs on as they rubbed. Should be okay on your '68 because your wheel wells are rounder than the '69's.
Mark

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Randy, the car that Phil (70 copo) posted is MY '69 Rally Sport Z-28-Orange/white. I put 15 X 7 Standard Torque Thrust on the front and 15 X 8 Torque Thrust on the rear. I did have to put bigger front springs on as they rubbed. Should be okay on your '68 because your wheel wells are rounder than the '69's.
Mark

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Beautiful car Mark - I just wanted to try and get some fitment info from someone who has 'been there and done it' regarding what size of rims will or won't fit on my '68. My car sits up quite high compared to some other Z28's so it may help the issue a bit also. Incidently, what springs did you use to lift your front up a posted? Anyway, as I mentioned, American Racing surprisingly blew my inquiry for such info off, with virtually no assistance whatever...
I really need to know, if I buy some 16" or 17" x 8" Torque Thrust II's or Eagle 212's (the same I believe) with 4.5" backspacing and the minimal 0-3mm offset will they clear my 4 piston brake rotors (Z 28 model obviously) or will I end up with wheel clearance / tire rubbing issues? The only wheels I have managed to try on my car were 15" x 8" with 4" backspacing and they stuck out a fair way and interfered with the brake calipers where the edge of the centre hub and spokes begin. Maybe that was just due to the particular size that was available to me - or would a Corvette with similar brake calipers experience the same problem regardless of the size and offset etc? American didn't even address that when I asked, much to my disappointment - guess they have more than enough buisness and don't need to look for any more, obviously!
I really love that look on cars such as ours and intend on trying to get some if I can get it right the first time as here in Northern Canada dealers only bring in what you order and don't keep spare wheels for trial fitting - which makes it a "you order it - you buy it" deal as I alluded to. I know yours are 15" - but I assume with the same specs 16's or 17's wouldn't present any new problems with a 205 and 255 / 45 or 50 series tire... If you have any input that can assist me in confidently choosing either wheel and /or tire sizes that would work, it would be much appreciated... Randy

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Mark,

Very nice car and and even more impressive collection you have there. Cheers, I am impressed.

Graeme