69 Yenko Camaro first drive - blows tires loose through 3rd gear without trying

[83RebelRanger]

That car's a good lookin woman you got there brother.

[zxtenn]

Sounds good as i had a 67 clone in the mid 70's -- 427-425 hp dead stock with headers with 4.56 gears-- Sounds like you have a much more radical cam? 550 tq is a lot, is it a 427 and do you still have the rectangular port heads? Seems some use the oval for many applications-- very hard to hook up with those old cars and actually dangerous to control so you better get some slicks for the track, any Camaro with a good BB is GREAT, i love the hideaway headlights

[ppd411]

Ignore that tool "JohnQuincyAdams"... He goes on you tube n looks at all the Yenkos, then complains if there not to specs. Yes, dork we know just as much as u do about Yenkos. Not everyone is trying to "clone" it. Some r just trying to make a complimentary rendition of it.

[bigfootoneshot]

Gearheadsdesign, ignore the wannabe. Probably one of those Old Farts that buys a Muscle Car at Barret-Jackson and locks it up in an Air-conditioned Barn w/ the rest of his status toys.

Muscle Cars ( and Man this Beast rocks) were designed to be turned on once in a while period. otherwise they never would have been built.

One thing tho Gearheadsdesign, better get some wider or stickier rear tires for that "Good Girl".

I loved that at the end. Used to pat my 69 Roadchicken the same way.

[sliprok100]

omfg you have a camaro yenko and a camaro 2010 or 2011 xD rich boy

[sorrellclint]

soo nice man. im about as jealous as one man gets

[dnvrldrdg70]

that sir is one badass camaro...kudos to you brother, shes a sexy beast.

[gearheadsdesign]

It's a Yenko clone, I installed the console and speedo when restored... Wow, Talk about picky... and sorry to burst your bubble but 2:33 was fun as hell! sorry if Muscle cars are to only be putted around town...Not in my book! I Always jump on the car in safe hyway entrances..etc. so go bark up someone elses tree... Some folks need to get a life.

[iceon23]

2:33 is a "im such a child" moment

[JohnQuincyAdams1]

Since when do 1969 Yenko Camaro's come with consoles? Something isn't right here.

[acemaster1001]

@JohnQuincyAdams1 . Most Yenko/COPO Camaros have consoles

[JohnQuincyAdams1]

@acemaster1001 - No they didn't, as they were intended as bare bones drag race cars and adding expensive options only added to the price of this already very expensive Camaro. No one needs a console on a 1/4 mile dragstrip. The options list on them was very, very short and included an AM radio, vinyl top and power steering. That was it. I know because I used to own one for over 20 years, have completed copious amounts of research on these cars and they didn't come with consoles. I'd wouldn't...

[acemaster1001]

@JohnQuincyAdams1 . We have 2 Copo Camaro's. Both have Center Consoles. NO power steering and No Vinyl top. Center Console was pretty common in all the Copo's and Yenko Camaro's that i have personally seen.

[JohnQuincyAdams1]

@acemaster1001 - Any console you've ever seen installed in a 1969 "Yenko" Camaro would have to have been installed by the owner of the car. as that wasn't an available option with the car. I wouldn't be surprised if this, "Yenko" Camaro also had the ultra rare 120 mph speedometer. lol

[JohnQuincyAdams1]

@acemaster1001 ...be surprised if this, "Yenko Camaro", even has a 120 mph speedometer. lol

[2010Reilly]

never was a big chevy fan but they did make some amazing cars and yours is one of them

[metro2002]

Great car, fantastic sound. I really love muscle cars!

[XboobtubeX]

haha...u tap the dash and say "good girl"

[gearheadsdesign]

@XboobtubeX Yes, She is a good girl!... unless she breaks... Every time I beat on her I feel lucky to have returned home with no issues... So I pat the dash and praise her for a job well done... silly but makes me feel better! Not like I have an obession or anything.... No shitter ever came between and Christine....

[gearheadsdesign]

Before someone asks... The noise you hear the last time I jump on it from 1st to 2nd is actually the shoulder strap on the camera banging up against the microphone. Next time I'll be sure to lock it down! It does sound horrible though... : ) Glad its not the tranny...

[BlueprintEngines]

Looks great Michael! I'm glad that you are finally getting to enjoy all of your hard work. Sounds much better in the Yenko than it did on the dyno :)

[gearheadsdesign]

@BlueprintEngines Thanks for the comments and building a killer Engine! She is a beast!!! She is cholding 60lbs of oil pressure at idle / warm... and seems to be running great! Feel free to use any of these videos for advertisement or endorsement. She sure is fun to drive with that BB making 550 Ft LBS of TQ!!! Soon I'll do some full throttle romps. but trying to ease my self into the power and the cars reacations...etc.! But ya'll at BluePrint were definately a big part of PROJECT YENKO!