Project: "Square Corvette"
 

I didn't have a build thread so I guess I need to start one.

This thing is also known to some others as "YFTSB" :cool:

Like Twisted78SS says, To build something GM didn't.

The list is long & tedious, but here is the summary;

1972 2wd C5 Blazer Frame
1972 4wd K5 Body "GQ"
1968 Front Nose Conversion
1968 NOS Right Fender
1970 LT1 SBC w/ 427 HP
700R4 (Built Vette Style)
3.42 w/ Factory Posi
New Mosier Rear Axles
Factory Aux. Battery Tray
Dual Electric Fan Set-up
Aftermarket A/C Set-up
20"/22" Wheel Combo
McGaughy's 13" C/D Brakes (Front)
McGaughy's 13" C/D Brakes (Rear)
McGaughy's 2.5" Spindles (Front)
McGaughy's 3" Coil Springs (Front)
McGaughy's 5" Coil Springs (Rear)
McGaughy's Shocks (Front & Rear)
Total Drop = 5.5/7.0
CPP Upper Control Arms (Tubular)
CPP Lower Control Arms (Tubular)
CPP Idler Arm and Pitman Arm
CPP Inner and Outer Tie Rods
CPP Aluminum Adj. Sleeves
CPP Rear Coil Spring Retainer Set
CPP Front Shock Re-locater Kit
Early Classics Rear Shock Kit
Early Classics Super Tracbar Kit
McGaughy's Adj. Proportioning Valve
McGaughy's 7" Booster/Master kit
Fiberglass 1/2 Top
Fiberglass Shaved Cowl
Fiberglass Seat Backs
Fiberglass Kick Panels
Yenko Stripe Kit (Ghosted)
PPG Triple Black Paint (Ext.)
PPG Pearl White Paint (Stripes)
Rear Quarter Logo "Yenko/C5"
Blk/Wht Houndstooth Interior

And much, much, much more to come :D

Build Pictures

Re: Project: "Yenko C5 Blazer"
 

Don't tease, show us whats under the car cover? PLEASE.

Re: Project: "Yenko C5 Blazer"
 

Hanging on for this one! I love the parts list.. I had better get to working on my list too :lol:

Subscribed!

Re: Project: "Yenko C5 Blazer"
 

Hell ya, another Yenko truck

Re: Project: "Yenko C5 Blazer"
 

Sounds very nice... I'm watching this one for sure.

Re: Project: "Yenko C5 Blazer"
 

Nice! This should be fun to watch...

Re: Project: "Yenko C5 Blazer"
 

Onboard! Kinda cool (and frustrating) building stuff that Chevy should have built, ;).

R/

Re: Project: "Yenko C5 Blazer"
 

Subscribing also,...

Re: Project: "Yenko C5 Blazer"
 

Yep, I'm in.


Been a long journey eh Craig? ;)

Re: Project: "Yenko C5 Blazer"
 

Ok you got me..... I'm in!

Re: Project: "Yenko C5 Blazer"
 

can't wait to see what you do with this. nice parts list:)

Re: Project: "Yenko C5 Blazer"
 

So will it be ready in time for the meet this July?

Re: Project: "Yenko C5 Blazer"
 

Gonna be a nice project!

Re: Project: "Yenko C5 Blazer"
 

Subscribed! I may end up as a copy cat. I got the body, need to go get my frame, got a 4 bolt small block to build, hmmm. The deepest form of flattery right?

We need someone to do a photoshop or rendering for a visualization.

Re: Project: "Yenko C5 Blazer"
 

Subscribed.... best of luck Craig!

Re: Project: "Yenko C5 Blazer"
 

I'll be watching this one. I'm all about building what GM shoulda built!;)
Maybe we need to start the Phantom Club!:metal:

Re: Project: "Yenko C5 Blazer"
 

In.......X 2.

Re: Project: "Yenko C5 Blazer"
 

Subscribed ! I'm looking forward to this one. :metal:

Re: Project: "Yenko C5 Blazer"
 

Just got off the phone with CPP, there went another Grand :lol:

I promise some pic's as soon as it warms up here. (Monday)

Re: Project: "Yenko C5 Blazer"
 

Good Luck with CPP.
Expect some delays and unkept promises. I hope your experience with them is better than it was for me.

Re: Project: "Yenko C5 Blazer"
 

subscribed..

Re: Project: "Yenko C5 Blazer"
 

Yea, I know they are slow, but I'm not in a hurry, frame is still bare.

Re: Project: "Yenko C5 Blazer"
 

subscibed!

Re: Project: "Yenko C5 Blazer"
 

Are you gonna do hood stripes?

Re: Project: "Yenko C5 Blazer"
 

Yes, hood and side stripes with the exception of 2 things;

1. The rear quarter will read "Yenko/C5" not "Yenko/SC"

2. All of the stripes will be Ghosted into the paint, visible
up close, but from a distance she will be all Triple Black.

:ho:

Re: Project: "Yenko C5 Blazer"
 

Cool, I like the idea of having the call outs for what it really is.

Re: Project: "Yenko C5 Blazer"
 

:but: K5 sounds so much better.

Never made C5 blazers...;)

Re: Project: "Yenko C5 Blazer"
 

[QUOTE=LUV2XCLR8;3162219]I didn't have a build thread so I guess I need to start one.

This thing is also known to some others as "YFTSB" :cool:

Like Twisted78SS says, To build something GM didn't.=QUOTE]

I'm with you on that build. Look in my sig. I had started on my "Yenko 427 ST" pickup then had to put it in storage when I moved overseas for a few years. My time is up here in 4 months and I will be back home bringing it out of mothballs (just who named those things) and get started back on it. I will keep my eyes glued to this build.

Re: Project: "Yenko C5 Blazer"
 

My time is up here in 4 months and I will be back home bringing it out of mothballs (just who named those things) and get started back on it. I will keep my eyes glued to this build.[/QUOTE]


An even better question would be how would you harvest them? Must be a lot of eunich moths out there.

Re: Project: "Yenko C5 Blazer"
 

Not any progress to speak of, the frame, crossmember, and
steering center link are headed off this week to get blasted
and powdercoated. Thanks 2 Chuck (lonerife) for picking up
some rollers for the project until I can order my new wheels.
(Craigslist set of 17x8 Eagle 212's 5.0 BS w/ Tires for $300)
and Tomorrow I'm taking lots of pic's to please you all :lol:

Re: Project: "Yenko C5 Blazer"
 

Subscribing and looking forward to seeing some powdercoating soon.

Re: Project: "Yenko C5 Blazer"
 

Guess who delivered today?

UPS :D

Re: Project: "Yenko C5 Blazer"
 

UPS deliveries seem better that Christmas morning to me - mainly since they happen more than once a year.. Looks like some great goodies..

Re: Project: "Yenko C5 Blazer"
 

Just looks like a bunch of black stuff. Is it impoetent? ;) :mm:

Re: Project: "Yenko C5 Blazer"
 

Took me a minute to realize that UPS was a link to the pictures. Nice!

Re: Project: "Yenko C5 Blazer"
 

Is that carpet in your shop?

Re: Project: "Yenko C5 Blazer"
 

:lol: , uhm nope, parts came to my house. (Shop is next door)

I just unwrapped it all in the Wife's living room for pic's :exit:

Re: Project: "Yenko C5 Blazer"
 

you need to have a frame party so we can get it rollin dude

Re: Project: "Yenko C5 Blazer"
 

Looks like you're on your way!!!

Re: Project: "Yenko C5 Blazer"
 

So when you coming over? :lol: