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**lks dcvn** · 10-26-2009, 09:05 AM

Nice progress...

I think next summer I will need to have a 'get together' so I can get some stuff around here done.

my67chevytruck · 10-26-2009, 09:50 AM

looking good!

low'n slow · 12-06-2009, 11:53 PM

Any progress?

Lippyp · 12-07-2009, 05:58 AM

This is where I sound like a dumb foreigner but can someone explain what the deal with Yenko is? I'm assuming it was some aftermarket tuner/builder.

OARNGESI · 12-07-2009, 06:59 AM

Back in the late 60s early 70 there was a dealership that built up camaros novas chevelles in to the ultimate muscle cars kinda simillar to the roushe mustangs

72BlckButy · 12-07-2009, 09:41 AM

Here's some history about Yenko builds...

http://www.hemmings.com/mus/stories/...feature15.html

**Palf70Step** · 12-07-2009, 06:38 PM

PA folks do it right

What they said above. He was a dealer in southwestern Pennsylvania who put together some wild combination muscle cars. He did an LS7 454 rebuild for me on an engine i used in my 58 Chevy.

Lippyp · 12-08-2009, 05:18 AM

Thanks, an interesting read, we've had a few similar guys/companies here over the years, most seemed to end up getting screwed over by the manufacturers when they realised that there was a market for that kind of car and started to make them officially.

LUV2XCLR8 · 12-12-2009, 05:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by low'n slow

Any progress?

Ran out of $, she is in a short holding pattern till spring.

Here is the linky from basically the beginning to current.

"What a difference a Year makes"

low'n slow · 12-12-2009, 11:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

Ran out of $, she is in a short holding pattern till spring.

Here is the linky from basically the beginning to current.

"What a difference a Year makes"

I understand that problem.

LUV2XCLR8 · 05-20-2010, 08:01 PM

Some new pic's in the Siggy Linky towards the end.

She will be making her maiden voyage in June!

northern 85 · 05-20-2010, 08:52 PM

Wow that is lookin mean!!! Nice work

VA72C10 · 05-20-2010, 09:17 PM

I don't get tired of seeing that pic

low'n slow · 05-21-2010, 12:04 AM

Sweeet!

LUV2XCLR8 · 09-29-2010, 04:21 AM

Been 4 months since my last update, still chasing down issues like
wiring, cables, leaks, etc ..... Only thing new is that I pre-ordered
one of those Smoothie front bumpers through Tim at Top Banana.

(This summer was so stinking hot that I just didn't get much done)

EDIT: Still no maiden voyage, maybe by end of October?

vtblazer · 09-29-2010, 08:03 AM

Great job Craig!

Were you able to run it in June as hoped?

Putter · 11-23-2010, 09:27 PM

*cough* Slacker *cough* Hurry up and post pics of all the dust that has built up on this thing, Craig!!!

LUV2XCLR8 · 12-02-2010, 06:19 PM

Still on jack stands, don't even know where to begin,
almost traded her off last month but I backed out at
the very last minute, maybe this Spring it will move?

(I tried to save $ in 3 areas, all 3 bit me in the arse)

**Hart_Rod** · 12-03-2010, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

Still on jack stands, don't even know where to begin,
almost traded her off last month but I backed out at
the very last minute, maybe this Spring it will move?

(I tried to save $ in 3 areas, all 3 bit me in the arse)

Most of us have learned the hard way about saving money and cutting corners..... Hang in there, stay focused and do a little every day.

LUV2XCLR8 · 07-11-2011, 04:37 PM

A little bit of Progress and a Name Change. I gave up on
the "Yenko C5 Blazer" and renamed it to "SQ VET" which
stands for "Square Corvette". (A lot of stuff on it is Vet
related and I changed my mind on the Exterior color to.)

*If a Mod could change my thread title I'd appreciate it.

Warning ~ These are Crummy arse Cell video's of My ride.

**Palf70Step** · 07-11-2011, 06:21 PM

Glad to see someone getting somewhere on a project. Both of mine are sitting. Hope I'll get to see it at CTC Luv.

Oh yeah, change your thread name for ya.

vtblazer · 07-12-2011, 01:05 PM

Aweful lot of noise for the speed youre traveling...

Sounds freakin' awesome Craig!!

LUV2XCLR8 · 07-12-2011, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Hope I'll get to see it at CTC Luv.

It will be there, I just hope the weather is like 2010
so I can drive and enjoy Her every single day

LUV2XCLR8 · 07-18-2011, 05:48 PM

Trailered her to the SETN Truck Show, Here's a nice Shot Asa (See Ten) took.

**67cheby** · 07-18-2011, 06:00 PM

looking good

10-26-2009, 09:05 AM	#76
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,347	Re: Project: "Yenko C5 Blazer" Nice progress... I think next summer I will need to have a 'get together' so I can get some stuff around here done.

10-26-2009, 09:50 AM	#77
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12-06-2009, 11:53 PM	#78
low'n slow Too Dumb To Know Better Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 882	Re: Project: "Yenko C5 Blazer" Any progress?

12-07-2009, 05:58 AM	#79
Lippyp English Chevy Owner Join Date: May 2002 Location: Shropshire, UK/ Lot, France Posts: 1,848	Re: Project: "Yenko C5 Blazer" This is where I sound like a dumb foreigner but can someone explain what the deal with Yenko is? I'm assuming it was some aftermarket tuner/builder. __________________ Phil '67 C10 long fleet. 350/TH350, 4 bbl Carter, K&N, Dual exhaust, loads of stuff coming soon 2001 S10 Blazer Daily Driver, bone stock 4 door 4x4 with manual transmission

12-07-2009, 06:59 AM	#80
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: Project: "Yenko C5 Blazer" Back in the late 60s early 70 there was a dealership that built up camaros novas chevelles in to the ultimate muscle cars kinda simillar to the roushe mustangs __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

12-07-2009, 09:41 AM	#81
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Project: "Yenko C5 Blazer" Here's some history about Yenko builds... http://www.hemmings.com/mus/stories/...feature15.html __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

12-07-2009, 06:38 PM	#82
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,110	Re: Project: "Yenko C5 Blazer" PA folks do it right What they said above. He was a dealer in southwestern Pennsylvania who put together some wild combination muscle cars. He did an LS7 454 rebuild for me on an engine i used in my 58 Chevy. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

12-08-2009, 05:18 AM	#83
Lippyp English Chevy Owner Join Date: May 2002 Location: Shropshire, UK/ Lot, France Posts: 1,848	Re: Project: "Yenko C5 Blazer" Thanks, an interesting read, we've had a few similar guys/companies here over the years, most seemed to end up getting screwed over by the manufacturers when they realised that there was a market for that kind of car and started to make them officially. __________________ Phil '67 C10 long fleet. 350/TH350, 4 bbl Carter, K&N, Dual exhaust, loads of stuff coming soon 2001 S10 Blazer Daily Driver, bone stock 4 door 4x4 with manual transmission

05-20-2010, 08:01 PM	#86
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,484	Re: Project: "Yenko C5 Blazer" Some new pic's in the Siggy Linky towards the end. She will be making her maiden voyage in June! __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

05-20-2010, 08:52 PM	#87
northern 85 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Fairfield Maine Posts: 1,759	Re: Project: "Yenko C5 Blazer" Wow that is lookin mean!!! Nice work

05-20-2010, 09:17 PM	#88
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Project: "Yenko C5 Blazer" I don't get tired of seeing that pic __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

05-21-2010, 12:04 AM	#89
low'n slow Too Dumb To Know Better Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 882	Re: Project: "Yenko C5 Blazer" Sweeet!

09-29-2010, 04:21 AM	#90
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,484	Re: Project: "Yenko C5 Blazer" Been 4 months since my last update, still chasing down issues like wiring, cables, leaks, etc ..... Only thing new is that I pre-ordered one of those Smoothie front bumpers through Tim at Top Banana. (This summer was so stinking hot that I just didn't get much done) EDIT: Still no maiden voyage, maybe by end of October? __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T Last edited by LUV2XCLR8; 09-29-2010 at 02:33 PM.

09-29-2010, 08:03 AM	#91
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: Project: "Yenko C5 Blazer" Great job Craig! Were you able to run it in June as hoped?

11-23-2010, 09:27 PM	#92
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	Re: Project: "Yenko C5 Blazer" cough Slacker cough Hurry up and post pics of all the dust that has built up on this thing, Craig!!! __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket**



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12-02-2010, 06:19 PM	#93
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,484	Re: Project: "Yenko C5 Blazer" Still on jack stands, don't even know where to begin, almost traded her off last month but I backed out at the very last minute, maybe this Spring it will move? (I tried to save $ in 3 areas, all 3 bit me in the arse) __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

07-11-2011, 04:37 PM	#95
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,484	Re: Project: "Yenko C5 Blazer" A little bit of Progress and a Name Change. I gave up on the "Yenko C5 Blazer" and renamed it to "SQ VET" which stands for "Square Corvette". (A lot of stuff on it is Vet related and I changed my mind on the Exterior color to.) *If a Mod could change my thread title I'd appreciate it. Warning ~ These are Crummy arse Cell video's of My ride. __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

07-11-2011, 06:21 PM	#96
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,110	Re: Project: "Square Corvette" Glad to see someone getting somewhere on a project. Both of mine are sitting. Hope I'll get to see it at CTC Luv. Oh yeah, change your thread name for ya. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

07-12-2011, 01:05 PM	#97
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: Project: "Square Corvette" Aweful lot of noise for the speed youre traveling... Sounds freakin' awesome Craig!!

07-18-2011, 05:48 PM	#99
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,484	Re: Project: "Square Corvette" Trailered her to the SETN Truck Show, Here's a nice Shot Asa (See Ten) took. __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

07-18-2011, 06:00 PM	#100
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