TheCat Posted July 10, 2011 Posted July 10, 2011 Here's my latest Yenko builds... to date. It's a 1969 Camaro Yenko and a 1970 Chevy Nova Yenko Deuce.
TheCat Posted July 11, 2011 Author Posted July 11, 2011 Nice Yenko's! tell me more about the nova duece? Here's the Post with more pictures and some info. 1970 Chevy Nova Yenko Deuce Anything else you want to know, feel free to ask me.
CorvairJim Posted July 11, 2011 Posted July 11, 2011 (edited) Hi Felix, Great work on these two fine examples of Don Yenko's cars. However, maybe I'm biased but I don't see any Yenko Stinger Corvairs in your Yenko Garage! I'm sure this is either just an oversight or you already have one in the works to complete your set. After all, a "Yenko Garage" just wouldn't be complete without an example of the car that started it all... Edited July 11, 2011 by CorvairJim
jeffs396 Posted July 11, 2011 Posted July 11, 2011 Great builds! The "Jetsons" type backdrop is cool too!
TheCat Posted July 11, 2011 Author Posted July 11, 2011 Hi Felix, Great work on these two fine examples of Don Yenko's cars. However, maybe I'm biased but I don't see any Yenko Stinger Corvairs in your Yenko Garage! I'm sure this is either just an oversight or you already have one in the works to complete your set. After all, a "Yenko Garage" just wouldn't be complete without an example of the car that started it all... Hi CovairJim - LOL... I really want to build the Stinger Corvair. My problem is finding the Corviar kit and then the BIG problem finding the decals for the Stinger. Any ideas where I could locate these two items?
TheCat Posted July 11, 2011 Author Posted July 11, 2011 (edited) Nice work Felix. How about some engine pics? Hi Lee - Thank you very much... and as per you request, here's the pictures of the engines: 1969 Yenko Camaro Engine 1970 Yenko Deuce Nova Engine Edited July 11, 2011 by TheCat
Skydime Posted July 11, 2011 Posted July 11, 2011 Hi Lee - Thank you very much... and as per you request, here's the pictures of the engines: 1969 Yenko Camaro Engine 1970 Yenko Deuce Nova Engine I spy two good looking engine bays but, neither is silver?
TheCat Posted July 11, 2011 Author Posted July 11, 2011 Hi Ken - From what I've found on my research, the only silver engines were on the COPO's.
Drake69 Posted July 11, 2011 Posted July 11, 2011 No I think he means neither of the cars are silver, but he's got a silver Yenko in the group shot above. Two more projects on my shelf just waiting to be built, but I'm going to have to look into that Deuce some more to see what was done different. My Yenko Camaro is going to be Fathom Green. Great cars!
jjsipes Posted July 11, 2011 Posted July 11, 2011 Decals are availible on ebay at listing below http://cgi.ebay.com/Decal-66-Yenko-Corvair-Stinger-Cosworth-Vega-/380351187071?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item588eb2887f Any of the AMT Corvair kits will work as well. See link below http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l2736&_nkw=amt+corvair
TheCat Posted July 11, 2011 Author Posted July 11, 2011 Decals are availible on ebay at listing below http://cgi.ebay.com/Decal-66-Yenko-Corvair-Stinger-Cosworth-Vega-/380351187071?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item588eb2887f Any of the AMT Corvair kits will work as well. See link below http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l2736&_nkw=amt+corvair Thank you VERY VERY MUCH for this info. Now I can build the Corvair Yenko.
TheCat Posted July 11, 2011 Author Posted July 11, 2011 My Apology... I showed the incorrect Engine. Here's the CORRECT 1969 Yenko Camaro Engine. The one above is actually the 69 SS Camaro Engine. Sorry for the confusion everyone. It's Monday... still recovering from the Weekend. LOL
TheCat Posted July 11, 2011 Author Posted July 11, 2011 No I think he means neither of the cars are silver, but he's got a silver Yenko in the group shot above. Two more projects on my shelf just waiting to be built, but I'm going to have to look into that Deuce some more to see what was done different. My Yenko Camaro is going to be Fathom Green. Great cars! Thanks... It's Monday... I put the correct engine picture now. Fathom Green is a really nice color. Can't wait to see how it comes out looking.
bsoder Posted July 11, 2011 Posted July 11, 2011 Some fine looking Yenko's Felix, and very cool display
CorvairJim Posted July 12, 2011 Posted July 12, 2011 I was going to suggest eBay for both the kit and the decals, but Jason beat me to it! I have that decal set myself and it looks like it would make for a great replica. As a bonus, the sheet also includes a full set of decals for a stock Cosworth Vega. Like Jason said, any of the late model Corvair kits would be usable, but be sure to remove the emblems and side marker lights to backdate it to a '66. Also, the dashboard and steering wheel of the 1965 and '66 are different from the 1967-69 parts - The earlier dash had 6 gauges while the later one had three, and the steering wheel had 2 spokes and a horn ring for '65-66 ahile '67-69 had three spokes and no horn ring. (I only have a few of the correct dashboards and steering wheels in my stash, but if you know someone who wants to do a resin mold of them I'll volunteer my parts for the masters. I'd want to ask for a few of the 'new' parts for future projects - not for sale! - and I'd pay shipping.) Yenko did make about 10 cars in '67, but the 66's were much more popular, with 100 built for SCCA homologation. There's lots of info on the Stinger available online, and if I can be of any help, please feel free to ask me. I've already built a few Stingers myself (including my favorite - a '67 convertible phantom, a car that Don Yenko never built!), and I'm in the middle of another build for the Vintage Racing CBP. BTW: Instead of using decals, I've always had more success painting the stripes on these models, since it's a relatively simple and straightforward job. That way, you can match the color of the stripes exactly to the rocker panels, taillight cove area and the wheels.As for the numbers and SCCA identification decals, it's pretty wide open unless you're looking to replicate a specific race car. If you're building a street version, you really don't need the decals at all.
TheCat Posted July 12, 2011 Author Posted July 12, 2011 Thank you Jim for the great information. I believe a friend of mine has the 66 corvair and he is willing to sell it to me. I place the order for the decals. Now it's all a waiting game.
jeff ewaskey Posted July 12, 2011 Posted July 12, 2011 Wow the Yenko cars are certainly some of the best rides from that era and you captured the look perfectly. Great job. Although the Stinger Corvair would be a sweet addition to your builds don't forget about the Yenko turbo Stinger Vega as well. Don Yenko had his modifications going on into about 1980 or so when he , unfortunatly passed in a plane crash. His last was a 1980 turbo Camaro if my memory serves me well. Anyhow awesome job, Felix.
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now