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Herb Berkman's Yenko Stinger YS-317

A glimpse at Herb's cockpit reveals some extensive updating and upgrading. Gone is the stock diameter steering wheel, replaced by a thickly padded 14-inch diameter unit, assuring quick response and positive grip. Because the new wheel tended to obscure the top outer portion of both the speedometer and tachometer, their positions were reversed to allow better monitoring of the tach's red line area.

A secondary gauge cluster over the radio includes VDO oil temp, oil pressure and voltage gauges.

Extensively customized Berkman cockpit

The interior was constructed to provide both the driver and passenger with the ability to stay put in their seats under extreme driving conditions. A pair of 1982 BMW bucket seats and headrests provide excellent support and head restraint. Both driver and passenger side heel pads and dead pedals are provided, and the passenger has something to hold on to; a grab bar from a '69 Camaro, mounted over the glove box. 

The attractive center console is a limited production Corsa Enterprises unit. It incorporates a second cylinder head temp gauge, a trip computer, CB radio, and switches for the power antenna, 4-way flashers, and a dome light. The dome light (below) has integrated map lights and was borrowed from an '80s series Chevy Caprice Classic.

Custom interior with Corsa Enterprises console

Caprice Classic dome light with map lights

The Stinger's door panels were custom designed using door pockets and armrests from 1979 Mazda RX-7.

A manual remote control for the 1973 Pinto side view mirror is seen at the extreme right of the photo. Note also the Jensen 4" coaxial speaker installed in the door panel. The stereo is a Kenwood AM/FM Cassette unit and includes Jensen 6 x 9" Quadrax mounted in the rear.  

Custom door panel

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