69 Yenko Camaro

Hi gang,
Started on this recently, got some pics today.....

One of America's finest, IMHO..TUFF, from the factory.

I hope to detail this one fairly well, I've practiced on the 68,...LOL

So far, the motor has received quite a bit of P/e, MCG distributor kit, pulley set and belt, fan set.The 850 cfm Holley is from Perrys Resin, as is the 12-Bolt rear end.
I had to fabricate the alternator bracket and bolted (pinned) it to the head, a bit tricky, but I think it looks ok..
The chassis will have the "open" look front rails boxed up, to look more realistic.I'll be running a fuel line from a tank mounted pump.Also hope to fit my first E-brake cables....

Colour will be..........

Anyway, enough rambling, here's the pics

http://images6.fotki.com/v74/photos/6/63306/1144625/427-vi.jpg?1090137820
http://images6.fotki.com/v95/photos/6/63306/1144625/12Bolt1-vi.jpg?1090137839
http://images6.fotki.com/v92/photos/6/63306/1144625/Chassis2-vi.jpg?1090137885

There's a couple more at Fotki

Cheers stump
69 Yenko progress (http://public.fotki.com/Greg5000/69_yenko_camaro/)

Nice engine!! :smokin:
remarkable progress for me. keep on goin! :wink:

verry nice work on the engine!
your engine looks mutch better than my...

keep it up

Looking good. I love 69 Camaros. Can't wait to see some more progress.

nice engine

good job on the wiring...
how did you make the fittings?

Nice engine , but i have a ?, where are you goin to put your exhaust headers, your wires are in the way?

Nice engine , but i have a ?, where are you goin to put your exhaust headers, your wires are in the way?

The headers go below the wires...

very exquisite

The headers go below the wires...

yea dude i know that im not stupid, but the wire are too far down the wires need to be moved up more for the headers to go right under the valve covers, ur not supposed to have that much room between the valve cover and the exhaust headers. i know engine dude i work around them all the time

but wut ever floats ur boats i mean it his car idc

You all missed the fact that the valve cover (On the side pictured anyway) is on upside down. Big block chevy's have 7 valve cover bolts, 3 on the top and 4 on the bottom. That pic on that side shows 3 on the bottom.

Other then that it is INCREDIBLE!!

Thanks for the comments guys...

Tommycool666, yeah, its not a good angle to see the plug wires well enough, but there is sufficient space between each for the headers..
Going by my reference, the plugs are quite low, maybe an inch, inch and a half above where the head bolts to the block..

Orion37170, you mean the fuel fittings ? They are from "Modellers", if I'm correct.Got them through HLJ of Japan..

ONEBADMK8......doh......don't I feel like a d/head.....thanks for pointing that out mate, not paying enough attension.It has been fixed..LOL

More soon hopefully

Cheers stump

Wicked dude :smokin:

those two tiny red things...yes might be the fuel fittings
i should look for them at hlj, thx :D

just a suggestion, i would maybe paint the oil pan silver chrome by testors, it would give it a lil more detail and also taek a tooth pic and hit the tip of it in some silver and paint the bolts on the trans, that will give it even more detail , i would paint every bolt and alon with ur oil pan silver chrome.

Ok, another weekend, some more work completed...

As I will be fitting brake lines on this one, I added small brackets to the rear chassis rail, for the cable to go through.Also drilled a small hole in the front chassis for the E-brake cable to pass through, though you can not see it....

http://images6.fotki.com/v93/photos/6/63306/1144625/Chassisrear-vi.jpg?1090751499

Also fitted the little brake valve to the top left of the 12-bolt (from Perrys Resin-beautiful).Sorry about this crappy pic...

http://images6.fotki.com/v94/photos/6/63306/1144625/12Bolt3-vi.jpg?1090751480

Also tried my hand at a "factory overspray" on the chassis.Kinda tricky with a rattle can, but it looks ok.And now you have an idea on the colour.Interior will be black or white...??

http://images6.fotki.com/v74/photos/6/63306/1144625/Chassis3-vi.jpg?1090751532

Thanks for lookin, more here at Fotki.

cheers stump

Yenko.......in here..... (http://public.fotki.com/Greg5000/69_yenko_camaro/)

Coming along great!:)

Looks like it's going to be a great looking camaro. The engine looks great on your first post. Keep us updated.....

I LOVE this project!!! everything looks fab. keep it up stump!! :D

stupid question- is this the AMT or Revell kit?

whoops! guess I missed this one. Incredible detailing as usual. When are you going to drop the ball and make an awful Model? :naughty: Keep up the good work.

I'm back, with another small update....

First up,
blueboost, yeah, this one is the Revell Yenko kit, though I also have the AMT kit from 2F2F, comes a poor second IMHO....

Bloodhound,
whoops! guess I missed this one. Incredible detailing as usual. When are you going to drop the ball and make an awful Model? Keep up the good work.
:rofl: hopefully that wont happen, but ya never know..... :banghead:

Okay, only been slow progress here, mainly painting and detailing.
The body has recieved a couple of coats of metallic green, no clear as yet.I'll add the stripes before clearing.
http://images5.fotki.com/v80/photos/6/63306/1144625/body1-vi.jpg?1092572945

Managed to get the grill thinned without breaking it, that was fun..NOT.
Still have the hide-away headlights to add yet.
http://images6.fotki.com/v96/photos/6/63306/1144625/grill-vi.jpg?1092573072
http://images5.fotki.com/v81/photos/6/63306/1144625/grill1-vi.jpg?1092573089

Also brushed on a bit more weathering under the chassis, little bit of brown/rust around some of the areas that usually build up, probly needs a bit more, I'll add some more later....
http://images6.fotki.com/v96/photos/6/63306/1144625/Chassis7-vi.jpg?1092572998

There are a couple more pics at Fotki.
Hopefully, I'll get a bit more done this week....

Yenko progress (http://public.fotki.com/Greg5000/69_yenko_camaro/)

Thanks for lookin', comments welcome.
Cheers stump :aus:

Nice Job!!
Looking forward to see more !!

Look good! keep it up! nice engine work can wait to see the final product :iceslolan:

Hi, just a couple of better pics of the Yenko 69 Camaro.

I made up some coil springs for the front, and fitted some shocks as well, just small diam. rod, painted grey.Bit hard to see....

http://images5.fotki.com/v65/photos/6/63306/1144625/front-vi.jpg?1093957669

So, the front end is nearing completion.Will add the brakes and wheels once its all together...
Also, just a pic checking it's stance, gotta get the right look...

http://images5.fotki.com/v58/photos/6/63306/1144625/bodywheels2-vi.jpg?1093957942

Have also dragged the BM Corvette back out to do some more on it...
I've been waiting on decals for the stripes, seeing as I stuffed up trying to paint them on.....
It doesn't look too bad in the pics,..but, the curves on the rear deck are a real pain to get right....so, decals it is.Should have 'em on soon.

http://images6.fotki.com/v90/photos/6/63306/437002/bodywheelsmotor-vi.jpg?1093958243
http://images4.fotki.com/v40/photos/6/63306/437002/bodywheels-vi.jpg?1093949858

It's painted in Tam. Lt.Blue Metallic.I added the flared guards with strip plastic and putty.Wheels are from the kit, widened to suit, with some "old" BFG tyres.The motor has MCG dizzy and linkage detail on the gearbox.

More pics here....
stumps stuff (http://public.fotki.com/Greg5000/)

More soon hopefully....
cheers stump :aus:

Joel Rosen (one of the people responsible for the 1:1 B-M cars) would be very proud to own that Vette!!:sunglasse The Camaro is shaping up to be a contest winner!!:sunglasse:sunglasse

Both look fantastic!

JeFF

**UPDATE-UPDATE-UPDATE**

We're baaack.......
Boy, been a while hey.....never fear, it continues....

Hey, thanks Tonio for the kind comment, Mate. I hope Joel would approve. It's still an ongoing project......

The Yenko's been to the dude that applies stripes, had a coat of clear and nearing the final assembly stages....
I'm on annual hols at presant, so hopefully I can get this puppy done...

http://images8.fotki.com/v154/photos/6/63306/1144625/Bodydecal-vi.jpg?1109069897
http://images7.fotki.com/v158/photos/6/63306/1144625/Bodyclearcoat2-vi.jpg?1109069931

Also, had a package arrive yesterday from the U.S.
A 68 Camaro ProMod from TEM (Top End Miniatures) If any of you are into Drag Racing, do yourself a favour, check 'em out. Kool stuff...
Top End Miniatures (http://www.topendminiatures.com/tem.html)

http://images8.fotki.com/v156/photos/6/63306/1687938/2005_02220026-vi.jpg?1109070060

All feedback wellcome, check back soon...
My stuff (http://public.fotki.com/Greg5000/)

Hey,

WOW!!! The camaro and vette look beautiful!! What is the cowl hood from? Where the stripes in the kit decals? Keep up the great work!!!!

Frank X.

Looks sweet! Its good to have you back dude! Keep it up!

Super-cool!!:sunglasse

Your in Aus yeh? Where did u get that kit? Ive been looking for it. Im in Melb tho >.>

Top stuff on the model to. I love these cars. Can you send me the big ver of the car in your avatar btw, it looks awesome.
Will wait for more progress eagerly.
Cheers
Oz :aus:

great looking yenko and B-M can't wait to see more of this one. i love first gen cameros

The stripes look nice! Keep it comin'!

Hey, thanks guys.

Frank (blubaja)
The hood is modified from the kit. I cut along both lower edges of the cowl, carefully bent/raised the centre cowl section and added my own new sides to the cowl from plastic sheet.....
The decals come with the Revell Yenko, plus extras from the parts box.

GvEman
Thanks Mate, good to be back.

ozstrider
Yeah, I'm on the far North Coast of N.S.W. I actually got this one direct from the U.S. some time back. They've been pretty rare out here, though I think Andy Douglas @ scaleautomobilia in Grafton has them. He does Mail orders....
If you need a link, let me know.....

Small progress yesterday/last night.....
Have changed to the stock grill (non-hideaway) Openned up from behind to show detail.
http://images8.fotki.com/v160/photos/6/63306/1144625/2005_0223two0025grill-vi.jpg?1109215759

Also got another coat of clear shot on her...
http://images7.fotki.com/v152/photos/6/63306/1144625/2005_02240012-vi.jpg?1109215797

And completed the stock, non-chambered exhaust. I went to this extent 'cause all the reference I've found, including signing up to a Muscle Car Forum and talking to guys that know Yenko's backwards....
everything says they come with twin, unchambered exhausts....?????
So........."standard" they are........lol......
The tailpipes dont exactly match, but they're close.....take no notice of the crappy body.....its only a TEST mule...
http://images7.fotki.com/v151/photos/6/63306/1144625/2005_0223two0011exhaust-vi.jpg?

Thanks for lookin', feedback welcome.....
cheers
stump

lookin good man

great color, look really good on it ;)

Colour is looking great on it

Nice work Stump!
See you at the Qld model expo again this year

AWESOME! All is very impressive, but I have one quick question concerning the kit, does the trunk open or is it closed (originally)?

Looks great! I don't know a whole lot about 1st gens, but I thought they had a black undercoating from the factory, with the color oversprayed onto that?

Hey guys, thanks for following along....

robrex,
Yeah Mate, hope to make it up again, think you'll be at Grafton ?

DukeMan,
The trunk on the Yenko (Revell) is molded closed. I have opened a couple on 69 and 70 Camaro's though...

99civichic,
Yeah, I was really unsure about the underside...Seems different reference pics will give varying points of view....Some black, some undercoat and some red-oxide....??? Maybe different factories...???

Some progress has been made.....
I fit it all together, to see if any adjustments were needed. The final wheel choice is on. Just needs a rub and polish, finish the interior, and slap it all together.....
http://images8.fotki.com/v160/photos/6/63306/1144625/fronttrial-vi.jpg?1109720955
http://images7.fotki.com/v158/photos/6/63306/1144625/trialside-vi.jpg?1109721020

PLUS, a sneak peek at 2 more on the way.....
Another 70 BMCamaro (semi-ProTouring style) Its getting a large Dominator carb and "giggle-gas". 19" Pegy's and a NEW cowl hood...
http://images8.fotki.com/v159/photos/6/63306/1893369/Motorbox2-vi.jpg?1109721209
The Auto box is from Perry's Resin...
http://images8.fotki.com/v160/photos/6/63306/1893369/Bodywheels-vi.jpg?1109721224

Also doing a 67 'Stang, set up for late Sat. night burger joint cruzin'....
Big block motor is ex-Nascar...HUGE dominator carb, slicks, and a slightly nose up stance....ready for some action....
http://images8.fotki.com/v160/photos/6/63306/1908155/motor2-vi.jpg?1109721300

As allways, feedback appreciated,....good and bad....lol
The 70 Cam and Stang are in my Projects album.

stumps stuff (http://public.fotki.com/Greg5000/)

cheers
stump :aus:

NICE WORK! love them all!

You put together some serious muscle seriously well! Thanks very much for sharing! Keep up all that bitchin' work...

Looks like I have to practice my skills on couple of Mopars before I strike my claws in to the Yenko because no I have seen how good they can look like when being propely built:D

Awesome!

Swweeeeett!!!! :) Very nice job on the Yenko!
Please finish the `70 soon!!!! I can`t wait to see the progress on that one!

Hey Stump. Awesome work as usual. Good to see you back. Will get down to a club meet one day when its not my weekend to work.
Cheers
Tony

[QUOTE=ONEBADMK8]You all missed the fact that the valve cover (On the side pictured anyway) is on upside down. Big block chevy's have 7 valve cover bolts, 3 on the top and 4 on the bottom. That pic on that side shows 3 on the bottom.
Thats what happen when you live down under where every thing is upside down

nice engine stump can't wait to see the finished project

Fantastic Camaros and Mustang, looking great so far!
that green is awesome!

Thanks guys...

Hawk312
Yep, the 70's up next...got some paint on the other day...

Nobbys Nuts
Hey Tony, thanks.Be good to have you down one w/end Mate.

Phase5
Dwayne, glad ya back dude.....now get BUILDIN'....

kunta
Thanks Mate, it's Tamita mettalic green...wasn't sure I liked it at the start, but I'm pleased with it now.....

Okay, had her over at the motor trimmers, finishing off all the interior bits. Fitted all new gauges (MCG p/e with plastic faces = kool....hard to see though, I'll get a better shot later)
http://images8.fotki.com/v160/photos/6/63306/1144625/interior2-vi.jpg?1110113938

Also re-wired the battery while the boys were doing electrical work...
http://images7.fotki.com/v158/photos/6/63306/1144625/Battery-vi.jpg?1110113910

And we got in and completed the 12-bolt. Added the rear wheels and ran new brake lines. Will also have new e-brake fitted cables when it gets bolted in....
http://images8.fotki.com/v160/photos/6/63306/1144625/Rearcomplete-vi.jpg?1110113979

With any luck (being on holidays an' all) she may be ready for a squirt around the block by tomorrow....
Thanks for checkin' in guys
stump

stumps workshop (http://public.fotki.com/Greg5000/)

thats some nice work ,and the brake line along the top of the rear end like factor is great detail ,

One word. Awesome.

That's some very good progress. I really like the pullies on the Mustang, homemade? :sunglasse