1987 Muscle Car review article with Don Yenko

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Actually, John, I would like to see one in person! We've been talking about them so much, but I have yet to see one. Personally, debate issues aside, I think it would be neat to see a Douglass * Yenko car that wasn't one of the primary 6 colors - with the different style trim group etc... So, bring it out, leave the debate on the board, and enjoy the cruises and shows.

I'm not an argumentative person either, just enthusiastic about these cars - and I've never owned a Camaro, only Novas.
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[sYc]

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Hopefully we can end this discussion right here before things are said and taken the wrong way

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It is a little late for that. I can tolerate a lot of things, but not questioning my motives, which to me is questioning my integrity. IMO, that is crossing the line.

[moparts]

"WOW" This thread makes my head hurt. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif[/img] Sounds like Charlies dogs may be drinking better water that some of use are. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

I know some of DY numbers can be quite off, the 81 turbo z paperwork I had showed I think 200 turbo z's. Then another copy had that crossed out and 70 marked in. I can't remember for sure as paperwork went with the car when I sold it. (Stefano I think you have those now?) And now the best guess is 19 or so. If I am looking for one I want the 200 to be true (more of a chance to find one). If I have one I am looking at the 19 as a better number.

I sold lawn and garden equipment about 10 years ago, if someone liked what I sold and was wanting one then I had hundreds out there with no problems. When the bill came due on my inventory I never sold enough. And for me to remember how many I sold, to who, what color, what options, etc. now?????? you get my drift. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif[/img]

Do you ever think DY ever thought that any of this would be going on now?

sting

[shor]

ssl78, john,and all
I have been kind of sitting back and watching this one unfold on it's own, without much input from myself. Not because I don't care, but just because we have been down this road before. The cars are what they are.
As far as you not bringing your car to the reunion.....well I think that would be a real shame. I,as well as many others, was looking forward to seeing your car this year.
I think you would be doing yourself and the hobby a disservice by not showing it.

[shor]

I would look forward to meeting you and seeing your car this year.
Chris

[Clint_69]

Here is a picture of my car in 1970. Notice the endura bumper and the cowl induction hood. Also, take notice to the 15 inch rallys on wide ovals. I am fortunate to have pictures of the car when it was close to being new. What do you guys think?

[hvychev]

WOW! Clint that is really cool that he gave you a pic! Do you have anymore? Where was he from? I am sure that if he bought the car in Hinsdale, he was from IL right? Where are the Yenko emblems?

[Clint_69]

The original owner was from the Arlington Heights area. He was a United Airlines employee in Chicago. He got transfered out west shortly after he purchased the car and that is where these pictures were taken. There are no visible Yenko emblems on the car. Kind of funny what 35 years will do to you. In a recent conversation, the owner still insists that there were Yenko decals in the engine compartment. I will restore the car without them though unless the original owner produces a picture showing them in the engine compartment. Other than that, the car will look identical to what you see in the picture. Check out the front spoiler!

[Charley Lillard]

OK...Clint..That is a really Cool Car but looking at that 1970 pic there is nothing that says Yenko to me. I would call that a Copo. And from that pic I would not call it a Yenko because when I think Yenko I think Yenko Stripes. Thanks for posting the pic. Question for the Masses... Based on that Photo would anyone call it a Yenko. Stephano ? Not trying to cause trouble, just watching the debate evolve ?

[ssl78]

Charlie, I really dont want to get this started again but there is one question Clint never answered. Did he have an original tail panel and did it have the holes for the Yenko emblem.