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[Copo_Cartel]

For the most part with all of the converted Yenko 67 cars....Don Yenko would not convert them until an order was agreed upon with a customer or network dealer or demo or if the car was sent directly to Harrell, Gibb Dana etc. Don was a Chevrolet dealer that advertised the 427 Camaro but was smart enough not to have several converted ( extra money) sitting on the lot . It was cheaper to wait for the guaranteed order. I know of other 06E cars treated in this manner .

[bcmiller]

Originally Posted by Copo_Cartel

For the most part with all of the converted Yenko 67 cars....Don Yenko would not convert them until an order was agreed upon with a customer or network dealer or demo or if the car was sent directly to Harrell, Gibb Dana etc. Don was a Chevrolet dealer that advertised the 427 Camaro but was smart enough not to have several converted ( extra money) sitting on the lot . It was cheaper to wait for the guaranteed order. I know of other 06E cars treated in this manner .

Ok, but seems silly to have a previous model year 396 car sit on the lot unsold for that long. I would at least have thought it had the 427 conversion done and then the other goodies added later. But your docs say it was all done at the same time so you are most likely correct.

What’s the casting date on the block? Assembly date (year and month) of the short block is also usually stamped down on the starter flange area.

I am going to send you a pm. I have a 67 L35 M40 car with a VIN less than 300 from this car. Sold new at Bob Eriksen Chevrolet in Milan, IL. No docs on it but I suspect it was converted, just not sure by who. It’s an 07A Tahoe Turquoise, Black Deluxe Interior, console car.

[Copo_Cartel]

Conversions were done under the Yenko agreement by other dealers...Gibb, Harrell, Dana etc. they were not converted only at Yenko and then shipped....that would have been to costly. Howard Sober was a shipping company used to transport cars from GM directly to dealers for conversion...especially Dick Harrell

[bcmiller]

Yep the 396/325 hp cam is tiny (.398 lift) compared to the 427/390 hp cam (.461 lift).

[Copo_Cartel]

Most likely correct ? The docs support and the original owner that was there confirm the conversion and when it happened. Every car was not converted prior to an order taking place. I am aware of the casting date location ...it is D 18 7 and yes it is 2 plus months prior to build date. Engine cast is 351 . Was Eriksen a Yenko network dealer ??

[Copo_Cartel]

The original owner will be with me at a few shows ...he is a very honest trustworthy man.

[bcmiller]

Look, I am not arguing with you. Does it make sense to you that a 67 Camaro with a 396 would sit on the lot for 9 months? Just a question. Dealerships are there to sell cars! Not trying to cause problems. It’s a great car!!!

The period from summer of 67 into spring of 68 is confusing for me as far as Yenko details go. Quite a few 67s did not sell until into 68. What did Warren say about that? It’s probably explained in someone’s book but I haven’t found the right book.

Eriksen was a Yenko dealer - at least in 69 - but a can’t confirm for summer of 67. I checked, no docs on the car.

[Schonyenko2]

Originally Posted by bcmiller

Look, I am not arguing with you. Does it make sense to you that a 67 Camaro with a 396 would sit on the lot for 9 months? Just a question. Dealerships are there to sell cars! Not trying to cause problems. It’s a great car!!!

The period from summer of 67 into spring of 68 is confusing for me as far as Yenko details go. Quite a few 67s did not sell until into 68. What did Warren say about that? It’s probably explained in someone’s book but I haven’t found the right book.

Eriksen was a Yenko dealer - at least in 69 - but a can’t confirm for summer of 67. I checked, no docs on the car.

I believe Mills Chevrolet was a Yenko dealer in 67 68. I know a 68 was crashed at the strip sold from Mills. In 70 Bob Ericksen was the Yenko dealer selling 1 deuce that we know of. I know of no 69 Yenko cars sold from any Quad cities dealers in 69.

[BOWTIE67327]

I guess I just don't get it??? the car, history, paperwork etc speaks for itself why is there any second guessing?

[bcmiller]

Originally Posted by BOWTIE67327

I guess I just don't get it??? the car, history, paperwork etc speaks for itself why is there any second guessing?

Well - there is no second guessing. I told you I wasn’t here to cause problems.