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Kelley W King

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White 68 Yenko
« on: March 25, 2019, 12:57:30 AM »
The car is in an article in a popular muscle car magazine, May edition. It said to possibly be the first factory 427 delivered and has received a top of line restoration. It seems that pains were taken to locate correct parts and use original parts. But the “427” was made a 496 with 12.5 to 1 pistons and other mods. My question is why? Does anyone know the story behind this car?
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Tinkerr

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Re: White 68 Yenko
« Reply #1 on: March 26, 2019, 10:59:50 PM »
The article never mentioned the 427 was the original motor. If it was a GM installed 427 wouldn't it of had the VIN stamped on the pad? Did Yenko do something to be able to ID the 427's they installed when doing the conversions?

maroman

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Re: White 68 Yenko
« Reply #2 on: March 26, 2019, 11:03:45 PM »
There is a lot of speculation in the article. Good looking color combination.
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Re: White 68 Yenko
« Reply #3 on: April 08, 2019, 08:38:28 AM »

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Re: White 68 Yenko
« Reply #4 on: April 08, 2019, 12:24:52 PM »
Link to article?

 

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