E-Bay '69 Yenko Disguised As a Z-28 Clone!

[bergy]

The "story" of this car unfolded right here on this site in real time thanks to some great car people who contributed their input. The 1982 logging truck accident was supplied by me via sworn, first hand statement from the brother of the then owner. The many copo attributes of the car include more then just a sway bar and cluster (although those are important). I had no idea that all of these facts existed from the outset, and I was very conflicted about including the community in this experience. I even PMed Tom about a week before posting that I had acquired the car - asking for advice. I do appreciate the site and the helpful members of the community, so I decided to let everyone share in the experience. I'm old enough to know that there will always be skeptics. I also know that I will never be able to satisfy all of them, so I stopped trying long ago. I never would have purchased this car if I wasn't pretty certain that it was indeed the Yenko - fortunately, subsequent information (that I had no knowledge or control over) has done nothing but reinforce my belief.
The car is not going anywhere. When it gets disassembled, it needs to be fully documented. I'm sorry that it's not happening on the time table that some would prefer. I'll just point out that everyone in the world had an opportunity to buy it. The responsibility for timing and documentation of disassembly belongs to the person who stepped up. I'm not investing more resources into the physical car until it's in the place where it's going to get restored and I have the ownership documentation completed. I have seen enough to convince me, and there will never be enough to convince the severest skeptics.
Ownership investigation is going pretty well, I have received 7 title transactions and I am assured that 3 to 5 more exist dating back to at least 1976. It's the last 3 to 5 that should tell rest of the story. The only other piece of new information is photos that I have received from a former owner (in addition to the ones from the member who inspected the car 10 years ago). They are not very revealing though. Again, while I'm in FL - I'm working on documentation. The results of this phase will determine timing of disassembly. Thanks to all who have supplied information - please feel free to post, PM, or email me with anything additional that you might have to contribute. Most owners probably would have completed this whole investigation phase before revealing anything to the community. I hope that most have enjoyed the experience so far, and I'm sorry for the frustration of others. I would estimate that the "file" on this car is in excess of 200 pages already - believe me, I haven't been sitting on my hands. As important facts are revealed - I'll be sure to post.

[nova7579]

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[1969z280]

Nova7579:

What are you putting BS signs up for? Bergy doesn't have to share anything about his car with us. He's being straight about what he's found. Let him do it at his pace. JMO, Ed

[olredalert]

----Thank you Steve! You took the words right out of many of our mouths......Bill S

[Unreal]

Why do you persist? If you have information, share it. If not, give it up.

[bergy]

OK -



I did receive some additional photos in the mail from the body shop that last painted the car in 2003. They do insurance work and it is their practice to take "before" and "after" photos. I was grateful that one of their photos showed the original RG overspray on the pass door panel. It shocked me at first because that was the door that was damaged in the 1984 accident, but then I considered the fact that anyone talented and persistent enough to replace a cowl section could easily straighten and re-skin a door! The pic is grainy because it is a scan of a 2x4 inch picture printed on regular paper. The body man assures me that the RG shows up bright on his computer and he will email me the file.
Also, I spoke to the body shop owner today and he suggested "why don't you speak to Dave XXXXXX, he owned your car for quite a while and knows everything about it". The manager was even nice enough to give Dave a call and let him know that I would be contacting him. Well, long story short, Dave did the resto of the car back in 1994 (his wife insisted that he paint it red) and volunteered the information that he personally (in his garage) stripped the original rally green paint from the car (doors back). He also gave me the details that the rpevious owner gave him about repairing the car in about 1985.
Finally, I have spoken to the local Lancaster car guys about locating the engine, trans, and rear. They've been around here a long time - if the parts are riding around in the Lancaster area - they will find them.
That's all I have for now.

[bergy]

Just to review - the car, under a cover, stored in my garage has the following copo attributes:
-pass side frame rail extension exh hanger reinforcement
-orig single 3/8" fuel sender
-orig single 3/8" fuel line
-9204 booster dated for 03B car
-PS with fast ratio PS arm
-original PDB car
-orig deep groove PS pully
-orig 13/16 HD sway bar
-HD 5 leaf springs
-HD coil springs
-orig RG overspray and sworn statement as to orig RG paint
-orig spoiler car (F&R)
-orig dash cluster with 140 speedo and holes for S&W tach.

I'm sure that there will be lots more when it comes apart. Note, car #587974 (donor cowl) was a plain jane 327 2bbl that would not have had any of the above traits.

[92646]

Please keep the information coming. I love reading when a car is found and it could be something very special. Not everyone has the nerve to step up and take a chance on a car that does not have a perfect history but I appreciate the story and you letting us share in your quest.

[x77-69z28]

way to go bergy! keep up the good work. enjoy he warm weather

[vfitom]

How do you know and make the claim that the dash gauge cluster is original?