Roof Deuce Restoration

[Roof]

Hey Jeff, Nice to hear from another local! I was originally from Penn Run and most of my family still lives there. Most of the time when we took the Deuce over to visit we would go through Clymer and then in to Penn Run. It was a slight short cut for us and a change of scenery instead of always going through Indiana. So back in the day the Deuce was no stranger to Clymer.
Sam, will have to check with Earl on when the Ansen's went on.

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Joe is correct, that date is would be a 4 17 as letters were not used. The wheel dates are spot on with the other original deuce wheels, as they were purchased directly from MotorWheel by Yenko - not from GM. He apparently placed a pretty big order all at once given the consistency of dates amongst the cars. Although Yenko obviously had plenty of stock, if he could get away with not switching out the wheels on a given Deuce - he would. But one original owner insisted that they change the wheels, so they did - but simply tossed a handful of 'Y' centercap decals on the front seat!

Sam, why no overspray???

[mockingbird812]

Personal preference Marlin. In my (feeble) mind, I got the motivated, enthusiastic, GM painter back in the day who just couldn't stand overspray on the underside of the car and painted my Deuce the way he would have painted his. If it makes you feel any better, there is spray thru on the SS and XT wheels!

BTW, the original XT spare is dated "4 17" (another Friday assembled wheel )

[jeff morocco]

i talked to my dad and asked him if he knew anyone with the last name Roof, and he either remembers Earl or maybe his sister if he has one. he might have went to school with his brother,my uncle, mike morocco. they went to Penns Manor. i ate at luigis last christmas and i think the owner is a Tate, thats why the sauce is for sale at Tates foods. i believe the restaurant in Dubois is the same name also. there is also a car collector in Dubois as well. has alot of cars by his grocery store.....i cant remember the name of the store though. he may have sold the store now that i think about it........"yuns" have a good day now......

[jeff morocco]

aaahhh, just remembered the name of the grocery store guy. Don Fezell. if thats spelled correctly. he has some cool cars. i believe a yenko camaro too.

[Salvatore]

Don Fezell has an amazing collection! LOVES old drag cars!

[mockingbird812]

I've seen several articles on Don's wonderful collection of fine cars and would love to see it some time.

Here is the Deuce's original horn back from the Horn Works...

[mockingbird812]

Partial VINs on firewall...

[mockingbird812]

Detail of Schonye and son's work...