Our 69 Yenko Chevelle restoration

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Originally Posted by SS427

Several people had mentioned to me that their Chevelle had a staple in the middle of the firewall. Ours did to so it was left alone.

My Chevelle has 3 staples across the firewall. Was this done to attach a build sheet or some other document? I've always wondered why those staples were there. Does anyone know the answer?

[ScottG]

When the Winter weather gets me a little blue , You post these awesome photos. This is one lucky car !! Beautiful..

[cheveslakr]

I've mostly seen 2 staples on the firewall on a few SS '69s including my current project, my vert, and my brother's recent project, also a '69 vert. Never pinned down what they once held. All were KC cars.
....and Beeeutiful work Rick/Annie!

[SS427]

That's what I was afraid of. What really sucks is I had a complete set of original survivor YH wheels, rings and caps (though slightly used) and had no idea of their value or that I would ever need them so I sold them a few years ago. Live and learn as they say.

[SS427]

Last night and tonight's progress, I restored the red oxide harness clips that hold the intermediate harness to the quarter panel lip as well as installed the harness code tape on the rear light harness.

The entire date coded and original GM smog system was fully restored and installed back on the engine today. NO reproduction parts here!

Installed the fuel tank gas line and admittedly not sure if they used "SWAN GAS" in 1969 like they did in 1970 as the old fuel lines were so weathered I could not make out any markings on them.

The speedo clip is slightly different than what I am used to seeing on early 70 cars. No one makes this clip so I made it per a photo I received from someone who had this on a similar dated 69 Chevelle.

That's it for now as Annie and I are going to tackle the exhaust system tonight and put her welding skills to test. It has been over 10 years since she last welded but when I told her I wanted her to take an active role in the restoration I was not joking. Just like riding a bike.....I hope......

[Xplantdad]

Looks awesome!

[A12pilot]

Man, Rick. My finders can’t type what my brain thinks about what my eyes see......IM-FREAKIN-PRESSIVE!!!! And that’s an understatement!! Fuel to the fire and motivation on my next restoration.

Cheers
Dave

[SS427]

Ha! I am just learning and trying to keep up with you pal!

[Bill Pritchard]

As the owner of two 69 Chevelles, I am just....speechless. Phenomenal work

[mockingbird812]

Whut Dav sed!