Our 69 Yenko Chevelle restoration

[R68GTO]

Your transformation and attention to detail is inspiring! What did you do to get those galvanized (or zinc plated) brackets to look like new?

[Woj]

Nice job on the turn signals Rick.... and everything else for that matter. What great progress you are making on the car. Can't wait to see the finished product.

Keep up the great work!!

[SS427]

Originally Posted by Woj

Nice job on the turn signals Rick.... and everything else for that matter. What great progress you are making on the car. Can't wait to see the finished product.

Keep up the great work!!

Phil, I think it goes without saying that I would not be where I am at today with this car if not for your generosity and open communication. Ditto to Mike and Grady. You have all answered every question, sent many photos and several needed parts which I MUCH appreciate. You guys are the best!

[m22mike]

I wish I could do more for you and Annie, it's just awesome that this car is in your hands and not another huge collection.
And thanks for the thread, learned a bunch, and thanks for sharing.

Mike

[SS427]

Originally Posted by R68GTO

What did you do to get those galvanized (or zinc plated) brackets to look like new?

Not sure which brackets you are referring to but if it is the front marker lights they were simply glass bead blasted, bodyworked, swedged nut reattaced, primed and painted. These are plain steel and not galvanized or plated originally.

[SS427]

I have been slowly working on the interior parts for the car and a nice surprise showed up today from Scott (Spooky). Perfect timing! He sent me these two lock knobs for the Chevelle which will be a very nice asset to the interior. Thank you Scott for your generosity and kindness. Much appreciated!

[SS427]

Christmas just keeps on coming! I just opened a box from Earl H. (MNYenko), He too wanted to play a part in the car's restoration and sent me an original NOS air cleaner flame arrestor, fuel tank cap, radio tune knobs and NOS headlight bucket. You guys are unreal and Annie and I are deeply indebted.

[mockingbird812]

Nicely played Earl!!!!

[John]

….

…. This thread is so great

…. Seeing all the details that go into a restoration like this is really fantastic.

… This is what makes this site so great

,,,

[SS427]

Another oddball. Our 69 had what appears to be a 68 Malibu dash plaque on it and can be seen in the original photos. The photo is what I took off a 69 parts car (upper) and what was on the Yenko (lower) which I believe to be a 68. Ours is a March 69 car so not early by any stretch. Has anyone ever seen this in their COPO as well? This car what totally unmolested as far as interior and chassis goes so in no way do I think someone changed it out in the first year of its life.