Our 69 Yenko Chevelle restoration - Page 49

**SS427** · #1 03-13-2019, 11:08 PM

Speaking of the nose, I also had Joe apply the 427 in grease pencil prior to the paint application. Our front end was missing but thanks to (I believe Phil Woj) and others, it seems that most COPO's had the 427 written on the top of the bumper divider so we replicated that on ours.

**SS69chevelle** · #2 03-14-2019, 12:26 AM

Rick that is interesting. my red 69 SS with a L35 and three speed had SS in the same spot on the filler panel. pic shows what mine looked like during disassembly.

**SS427** · #3 03-15-2019, 10:34 PM

We have been working hard the last couple of nights but doesn't seem like we accomplished much. Down to the nickel and dime stuff. Carpet is off being finish edged and still working on locating last minute parts though many members have been very helpful with some of them.

We reinstalled the NOS Yenko emblems and 427 emblems using original style barrel nuts. That was nerve racking but it all worked out well. I used reproduction 427 emblems as 2 of my 3 were broken from the accident.

Couple things in the trunk. Our original trunk lock retainer screw as well as the ground for the rear harness used a flat head Phillips screw. I hate them and rarely see them used but that is what came on the car so that is what is going back on. (original and after restoration photos)

The wiring harness retainer clips were red oxide primered so they were restored and replaced. (original and after restoration photos)

**SS427** · #4 03-15-2019, 10:39 PM

We restored an original radiator cap but it will not hold pressure so it will have to be show only usage.

Some shots of the almost finished engine compartment and carb.

As I have said many times throughout this thread, if anyone sees something that does not look right please bring it to my attention. I will either learn from mistakes or explain why what was done was done for that reason. If anyone knows what ink stampings were used on the 4346 carb or has photos that would be greatly appreciated. I have all the LS6 information but no clue on these carbs.

We have yet to put the fuel line on. After trying 3 different vendors we were going to make out own and Mike Angelo and Grady Burch told me to try Fine Lines. It came in yesterday and is as close as I have tried and will require only minor bending to match the original. Thanks Mike!

**ScottG** · #5 03-16-2019, 06:27 PM

This thread is the greatest restoration info in the history of A bodies. Rick, you have skill son..

**SS427** · #6 03-17-2019, 03:22 PM

Thanks to the sharp eye of Don Lightfoot, he sent me a page from the AIM manual with regards to extra plug wire holders that were used in 1969. I sometimes take what the AIM manual shows with a grain of salt as there are so many changes and/or plant variations that you can not treat it like gospel. However, this caused me to do some quick research and low and behold I found these on some photos Phil had sent me of one of his survivors. I went thru my bins and thankfully I had a set so they were cleaned and installed.

This is what I have said before, if you see something that is wrong here or missing please do not hesitate to bring it to my attention. I know so little about the 69's and am always looking for input and unlike some people I like constructive criticism especially when backed up by proof. Thanks Don and others for their input.

**WILMASBOYL78** · #7 03-18-2019, 12:59 PM

"I know so little about the 69's"....

That might have been the case before you started this restoration...but, I think you have moved the 'knowledge needle' quite a bit

Picked up the MCR issue this weekend with the restoration article...great read. I have only one question...when do you guys sleep ??

Great job.

-wilma

**SS427** · #8 03-18-2019, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by WILMASBOYL78

I have only one question...when do you guys sleep ?? Great job.
-wilma

I am sure you have heard the old saying, you can sleep when you are dead. Well there ya go. Seeing how I am only a few short years from retirement I figure I will put my time in now and after retirement Annie and I will see the world so to speak, and then take life easy.

m22mike · #9 03-18-2019, 07:40 PM

You won't like taking it easy, it gets boring.....

**Ryan1969Chevelle** · #10 03-18-2019, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by m22mike

You won't like taking it easy, it gets boring.....

Plan on a Canadian vacation when you decide to take it easy!! We can go for ice cream and BS.

Ryan W31

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