cars with vintage american racing wheels

[camino]

lets see your cars with vintage american racing wheels, i'll start: here is my 68 caprice 427 wagon , 15x8 1/2 rears and 15x7 fronts

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/08/full-18785-14664-img_8712.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/08/full-18785-14665-img_8714.jpg

[bluel78]

My kids wouldn't be late to school in your wagon!

[galveston]

Nice looking Caprice.

Here's a couple,

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/08/full-4954-14669-030.jpg



http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/08/full-4954-14670-241.jpg

[galveston]

And a couple more,

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/08/full-4954-14671-colorado_014.jpg


http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/08/full-4954-14672-stuff_010.jpg


Timeless rims......

[Steve Shauger]

.

[68l30]

That 68 Draggin Wagon looks freakin awesome!!! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif

The 68 looks familiar.... <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/hmmm.gif


I'm in...Here's mine. My Americans are 14 x 7 w/ 1/2 positive offset.


BIG

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/08/full-105-14673-torque_thrust_auto_parts.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/08/full-105-14674-torq_thrust_2.jpg

[Postsedan]

LOVE the '68 Caprice Wagon <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif Awesome Wagon!

Dan

[427TJ]

My '55 Chebbie that I sold in 2012. 1960s deep-face 15x6s front, 15x8.5s rear.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/BE427TJ/My%2055%20Chevy/HAMBerphotoHRaR2010edit1a.jpg (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/BE427TJ/media/My%2055%20Chevy/HAMBerphotoHRaR2010edit1a.jpg.html)

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/BE427TJ/My%2055%20Chevy/Radirs1.jpg (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/BE427TJ/media/My%2055%20Chevy/Radirs1.jpg.html)

[68l30]

NICE!!! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif



BIG

[aawtech]

My 68 396 survivor Impala http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/08/full-18709-14676-68torquethrust1.jpg

[MosportGreen66]

my Z and Corvette. They're new Americans but still look great!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/mosportgreen66/_DSC0012_zpsddda9d22.jpg

[realzed]

This thread makes me ill - I wanted to put some on my 1968 Z but I can't get any of them that I tried, to clear the calipers on my car!
The few that I tried were Torque Thrust ii's - but I assume that all of the regular wheels by American Racing would carry the same problem in that the outside edge of the centre hub seems too big and contacts the edge of my caliper when tightened down and binds.
The calipers are the same as a Corvette from 1967/1968 from what I am told.. J52 option I think it was for '68 Z 2/8 models and are stock to my car..
I would love to be able to order some but the problem is dealers here are reluctant to order some for me thinking I will just want to return them when they won't work for me - and from my experience so far I have to admit I sort of can understand their reluctance.
Anyone ever hear of this before?
I sent a couple of emails to AR requesting some feedback regarding this- but never got any replies..
I would really like to get some - but because I live in an area where there aren't any places that stock any and only order in what is required by customers, there aren't many options to try very many other wheels other than what I have so far (they were ones that were already destined for customers).
I'm not keen on the only solutions proposed to me - change calipers or have a machinist cut the back edge of the hub edge for clearance on a brand new set of wheels, so am I not anxious to get some I feel probably wouldn't fit unless I start changing things...
Any suggestions?

[kwhizz]

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/66%20Nova/66novascr-1.jpg

[scott s]

mine.

[SS427]

Just some Day II Torque Thrusts we threw on a customer's car recently. Changed the look dramatically.

[68l30]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: realzed</div><div class="ubbcode-body">This thread makes me ill - I wanted to put some on my 1968 Z but I can't get any of them that I tried, to clear the calipers on my car!
The few that I tried were Torque Thrust ii's - but I assume that all of the regular wheels by American Racing would carry the same problem in that the outside edge of the centre hub seems too big and contacts the edge of my caliper when tightened down and binds.
The calipers are the same as a Corvette from 1967/1968 from what I am told.. J52 option I think it was for '68 Z 2/8 models and are stock to my car..
I would love to be able to order some but the problem is dealers here are reluctant to order some for me thinking I will just want to return them when they won't work for me - and from my experience so far I have to admit I sort of can understand their reluctance.
Anyone ever hear of this before?
I sent a couple of emails to AR requesting some feedback regarding this- but never got any replies..
I would really like to get some - but because I live in an area where there aren't any places that stock any and only order in what is required by customers, there aren't many options to try very many other wheels other than what I have so far (they were ones that were already destined for customers).
I'm not keen on the only solutions proposed to me - change calipers or have a machinist cut the back edge of the hub edge for clearance on a brand new set of wheels, so am I not anxious to get some I feel probably wouldn't fit unless I start changing things...
Any suggestions? </div></div>

Have you tried using a 1/4 spacer between the rim and roter? This should help clear up any clearance issues.



BIG

[galveston]

Americans look great on anything!

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/08/full-4954-14679-100_0680.jpg

OK, the Chevelle has U S Indys! but the trailers are real!

[napa68]

Good God that is sweet

I ain't nobody, dork. Right?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 427TJ</div><div class="ubbcode-body">My '55 Chebbie that I sold in 2012. 1960s deep-face 15x6s front, 15x8.5s rear.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/BE427TJ/My%2055%20Chevy/HAMBerphotoHRaR2010edit1a.jpg (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/BE427TJ/media/My%2055%20Chevy/HAMBerphotoHRaR2010edit1a.jpg.html)

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/BE427TJ/My%2055%20Chevy/Radirs1.jpg (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/BE427TJ/media/My%2055%20Chevy/Radirs1.jpg.html)

</div></div>

[markjohnson]

Magnesium 5-spoke Americans

[markjohnson]

My ol' 55 . . .

[John Brown]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: markjohnson</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Magnesium 5-spoke Americans </div></div>

I ran those in 15 inch on the front of my 67 Caprice Jr. Stocker. Polished the outer ring and painted the spokes semi gloss black. Told people I couldn't afford anything pretty. Truth is, they were so light they almost floated away when unbolted from the car.

[camino]

they are incredibly light , one of the best looking front runners ever! i polish the outside lips once in a while and i spray on Gibbs penetrating oil to protect them . sorry ...i now it's not a supercar chevy but it sleeps at night with them.


http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/08/full-18785-14681-side_deuce_days.jpg
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: John Brown</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: markjohnson</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Magnesium 5-spoke Americans </div></div>

I ran those in 15 inch on the front of my 67 Caprice Jr. Stocker. Polished the outer ring and painted the spokes semi gloss black. Told people I couldn't afford anything pretty. Truth is, they were so light they almost floated away when unbolted from the car. </div></div>

[camino]

my L78 camino has them too, custom widened 15x 9 3/8&quot; on rear , 15x7&quot; on front



http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/08/full-18785-14685-pass_side_frt.jpg

[Woj]

Some 16's on my 300 custom.

Phil W.

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii116/Woj1969/69%20300%20deluxe/Summer2013carsetc014_zps995cc5c0.jpg (http://s262.photobucket.com/user/Woj1969/media/69%20300%20deluxe/Summer2013carsetc014_zps995cc5c0.jpg.html)

[cook_dw]

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/08/full-1263-14690-camaro_on_trailer_1.jpg

[427freak]

66 Vette 15x10 magnesium

[427freak]

68 L30 RS 4 speed, 15x7 and 15x6 vintage D spokes.

[427TJ]

Buyer made me an offer I no coulda' refuse. I still wake up in the middle of the night wishing I kept it.


<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: napa68</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Good God that is sweet

I ain't nobody, dork. Right?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 427TJ</div><div class="ubbcode-body">My '55 Chebbie that I sold in 2012. 1960s deep-face 15x6s front, 15x8.5s rear.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/BE427TJ/My%2055%20Chevy/HAMBerphotoHRaR2010edit1a.jpg (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/BE427TJ/media/My%2055%20Chevy/HAMBerphotoHRaR2010edit1a.jpg.html)

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/BE427TJ/My%2055%20Chevy/Radirs1.jpg (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/BE427TJ/media/My%2055%20Chevy/Radirs1.jpg.html)

</div></div> </div></div>

[427TJ]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: realzed</div><div class="ubbcode-body">This thread makes me ill - I wanted to put some on my 1968 Z but I can't get any of them that I tried, to clear the calipers on my car!
The few that I tried were Torque Thrust ii's - but I assume that all of the regular wheels by American Racing would carry the same problem in that the outside edge of the centre hub seems too big and contacts the edge of my caliper when tightened down and binds.
The calipers are the same as a Corvette from 1967/1968 from what I am told.. J52 option I think it was for '68 Z 2/8 models and are stock to my car..
I would love to be able to order some but the problem is dealers here are reluctant to order some for me thinking I will just want to return them when they won't work for me - and from my experience so far I have to admit I sort of can understand their reluctance.
Anyone ever hear of this before?
I sent a couple of emails to AR requesting some feedback regarding this- but never got any replies..
I would really like to get some - but because I live in an area where there aren't any places that stock any and only order in what is required by customers, there aren't many options to try very many other wheels other than what I have so far (they were ones that were already destined for customers).
I'm not keen on the only solutions proposed to me - change calipers or have a machinist cut the back edge of the hub edge for clearance on a brand new set of wheels, so am I not anxious to get some I feel probably wouldn't fit unless I start changing things...
Any suggestions? </div></div>

This is one situation where it's nice to have drum brakes! (Vintage TTs.) You'll either need to cough-up the bucks for original D-spoke/&quot;crow's-foot&quot; Americans (you'll be in competition with Corvette guys and they spend $$$ for originals) or buy new American D-spokes. I think the new TTOs clear calipers too so check that out. Spacers will work but will push the wheels out and, IMO, make the car look funny. Vintage Wheel Works makes a nice retro-look five-spoke too.

[camino]

that blue car is awesome!!

these are 15x7 vintage d spokes on my 63


http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/08/full-18785-14691-photo.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/08/full-18785-14692-photo_2.jpg



<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 427freak</div><div class="ubbcode-body">66 Vette 15x10 magnesium </div></div>

[68l30]

If you can spot a .250 6061 spacer, you've got some pretty good eyes.


BIG

[volspeed1970]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: realzed</div><div class="ubbcode-body">This thread makes me ill - I wanted to put some on my 1968 Z but I can't get any of them that I tried, to clear the calipers on my car!
The few that I tried were Torque Thrust ii's - but I assume that all of the regular wheels by American Racing would carry the same problem in that the outside edge of the centre hub seems too big and contacts the edge of my caliper when tightened down and binds.
The calipers are the same as a Corvette from 1967/1968 from what I am told.. J52 option I think it was for '68 Z 2/8 models and are stock to my car..
I would love to be able to order some but the problem is dealers here are reluctant to order some for me thinking I will just want to return them when they won't work for me - and from my experience so far I have to admit I sort of can understand their reluctance.
Anyone ever hear of this before?
I sent a couple of emails to AR requesting some feedback regarding this- but never got any replies..
I would really like to get some - but because I live in an area where there aren't any places that stock any and only order in what is required by customers, there aren't many options to try very many other wheels other than what I have so far (they were ones that were already destined for customers).
I'm not keen on the only solutions proposed to me - change calipers or have a machinist cut the back edge of the hub edge for clearance on a brand new set of wheels, so am I not anxious to get some I feel probably wouldn't fit unless I start changing things...
Any suggestions? </div></div>

<span style="font-weight: bold">realzed</span> check your private messages. I can tell you that no current American Racing TTO, T70R, or TTD will fit your front disc brakes. I ran into this problem and found a guy to help me locate the correct wheels. New Halibrands will clear the brakes and look like the old Torque Thrust D from the 60's.

JT

[bkhpah]

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/08/full-10-14717-dsc_0005.jpg
Vintage 1968 Torque Thrust D's that clear 4 piston calipers on this 68' Yenko Z/28..BKH

[68l30]

<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif Those look fantastic!


BIG

[bkhpah]

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/08/full-10-14718-dsc_0136.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/08/full-10-14719-dsc_0131.jpg
Vintage 1969 Yenko mags..BkH

[PeteLeathersac]

Where's that Atlas wheel publicity shot w/ Don also others and a '68 Yenko in a field?
<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/hmmm.gif
~ Pete

[68l30]

Here...Thank you Mark for finding this treasure.


BIG

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/08/full-105-14721-image.jpg

[realzed]

Thank you (and others) for clearing some of this up for me and making me feel a lot more 'sane' again..
I've been told numerous times when I've asked about my wheel fitting problems - that &quot;your calipers are wrong for your car&quot; or &quot;somebody has screwed around with your car and its not original&quot; or the most common.. &quot;what are you doing wrong to not be able to put a wheel on your car correctly&quot; - from so many different sources..
As much as I feel better it still doesn't help the fact that I will have to probably spend more than I would wish and yet still not get exactly 'the look' I desire for my car, in order to achieve this..
Funny (mostly) part is: I spoke to a very nice and personable Zone Rep for American Racing at a route 66 race in Chicago a few years back and he, while offering me a fantastic deal on some wheels, offered no plausible excuse or reason why such wheels would not fit on my car with 4 piston calipers as I had described it to him - yet he was willing to ship me some immediately and agreed they would look amazing on a Z 2/8 model such as I had.. This was from him - &quot;maybe you can find a machinist that would trim off a bit of the hub 'to get you on the road'&quot; - this all pertaining to a new set of wheels he would sell and deliver to me, and AFTER fielding my fitment questions?!!
Thanks Guys - for you help in this!!
Randy

[cheveslakr]

There are indeed TTs that do fit the 4 piston calipers,they're just not cheap or easy to find. If you note on the blue car above, the TTs spokes have an inward taper just before they meet the outer rim, not much but maybe 3/8&quot; or so. These also fit the C2 vettes and that's why they're so hard to find. I've got a set on my '66 vette and have been offered $1500 for the set........ain't selling them!

[69LM1]

Tin Soldier's Got that style'

http://www.69lm1.com/pics/TinSoldier/ts2.jpg


http://www.maxchevy.com/features/2007/ii_8-nickey/Nickey07-014-sfw.jpg


Rich

[volspeed1970]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jer</div><div class="ubbcode-body">There are indeed TTs that do fit the 4 piston calipers,they're just not cheap or easy to find. If you note on the blue car above, the TTs spokes have an inward taper just before they meet the outer rim, not much but maybe 3/8&quot; or so. These also fit the C2 vettes and that's why they're so hard to find. I've got a set on my '66 vette and have been offered $1500 for the set........ain't selling them!</div></div>

jer: the only ones that fit are the original TT D&quot;s from the 60's which those are on that Z28. No current offerings from American to fit these cars except the modern looking two piece polished TT's. Those old wheels are not that hard to find, but they were only made in two widths: 6&quot; and 7&quot;, plus they were only in 15&quot; diameters. Appliance made the exact same wheel and they are easier to find with only subtle differences from what I was told by my old school wheel guy. I have learned a lot from him the past few years regarding tires and wheels.

JT

[scuncio]

Right on all counts. 1960s TTDs are typically $1500-2000 for a good set.

[m22mike]

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/08/full-2974-14738-dscf8857.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/08/full-2974-14739-dscf8834.jpg

[NickZ]

Killer looking Butternut Z!

[69 Post Sedan]

Do Ansen Torque Thrust count? <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/hmmm.gif

Kurt <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif


http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/08/full-4752-14741-100_2238.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/08/full-4752-14742-byron_oct_16_2010.jpg

[realzed]

I did try on a couple of different Torque Thrust II's (the newer polished versions) with different backspacing(s) if I recall correctly, quite a while back and neither would clear my calipers..
Not the spokes or the shape or curvature of them that were the issue - but the edge of enter hub itself.

[hubleyman]

Just finished the safety check and loaded the Corvette into the trailer for the historic races next weekend in Monterey. Even though I like the look of other wheels on these cars, it's just not the same without them... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/08/full-3493-14754-666_vette_2.jpg

[Postsedan]

That's my kind of Corvette, well done <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Dan

[427freak]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bkhpah</div><div class="ubbcode-body">http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/08/full-10-14717-dsc_0005.jpg
Vintage 1968 Torque Thrust D's that clear 4 piston calipers on this 68' Yenko Z/28..BKH </div></div>

Hey Brian
Are those 15x6 all the way around?

[bkhpah]

Yes, 15x6..BKH

[StriperSS]

I saw this car today at the Rockin August show in St. Albert, Alberta. 71 Z28 all stock except the wheels.
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c155/StriperSS/2014%20Rockin%20August/Aug92014002_zpsc232dc64.jpg

[67rs/ss]

Here are pics of my L78 as found, and one with the original color from a previous owner in early 80's. The wheels on the center cap say American Racing (not Am Racing Equip.)and nothing on the back side at all nothing. The fronts are 14 x 6 and fit over the factory front dual piston brakes, rears are 15 x 7.

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/08/full-2546-14771-img016b.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/08/full-2546-14772-sam_0344a.jpg

[camarojoe]

http://joeybsyc.smugmug.com/photos/i-VcRGrDv/0/XL/i-VcRGrDv-XL.jpg

http://joeybsyc.smugmug.com/photos/i-Zd9kRcv/0/XL/i-Zd9kRcv-XL.jpg

[mockingbird812]

Sharp Joe!

[novadude]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Woj</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Some 16's on my 300 custom.

Phil W.

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii116/Woj1969/69%20300%20deluxe/Summer2013carsetc014_zps995cc5c0.jpg (http://s262.photobucket.com/user/Woj1969/media/69%20300%20deluxe/Summer2013carsetc014_zps995cc5c0.jpg.html) </div></div>

Love it! Great stance and overall &quot;look&quot;.

[camino]

55 cameo, 15x6&quot; (corvette special offset) and custom made 15x10&quot;



http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/08/full-18785-14828-img_2566.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/08/full-18785-14829-img_2564.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/08/full-18785-14830-img_2563.jpg

[olredalert]

----That is the coolest Cameo I have ever seen!!! Well done......Bill S

[camino]

just finished and going to its first show, 427/530 hp , th400, 3500 stall, 57 olds rear ,3:23 posi. , custom cowl induction

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/08/full-18785-14844-img_2573.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/08/full-18785-14845-img_1420.jpg
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: olredalert</div><div class="ubbcode-body">----That is the coolest Cameo I have ever seen!!! Well done......Bill S </div></div>

[mockingbird812]

Wicked! More pix!

[m22mike]

That truck is sweet, killer paint. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[PeteLeathersac]

Waaaaay cool!!!
Is that a 38/39 Ford truck streetrod peeking out of the garage too?
<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif
~ Pete

[camino]

40 coe ford, just sold it 2 months ago after owning it 18 yrs.... :-(((


<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: PeteLeathersac</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
Waaaaay cool!!!
Is that a 38/39 Ford truck streetrod peeking out of the garage too?
<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif
~ Pete </div></div>

[camino]

a few more from build

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/08/full-18785-14861-img_2442.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/08/full-18785-14862-dr_qtr_r_.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/08/full-18785-14863-img_1220.jpg
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mockingbird812</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Wicked! More pix! </div></div>

[mockingbird812]

Nice build and thanks for posting!! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif Nice custom work on your one-off cowl plenum! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/drool.gif

[galveston]

So tell us more on those headers? Looks like a couple of those pipes hopped over the frame rails, how do you remove them?

[camino]

they are Cyclone 2 1/8' tube race headers, they have one tube on each side over the frame. those two pipes have slip tube fit and go on seperately.

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/08/full-18785-14951-pass_side_view_fr.jpg




<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: galveston</div><div class="ubbcode-body">So tell us more on those headers? Looks like a couple of those pipes hopped over the frame rails, how do you remove them? </div></div>

[427TJ]

Nice photobomb by the Merc!

[ssj71]

AR 200S wheels that came on my 1972 Hurst SSJ

[Don_Lightfoot]

I ran some original vintage TT's on my Chevelle back in 2006-07.

http://www.pbase.com/don_lightfoot/image/157008390.jpg

[cheveslakr]

Woof, something about a Day2 '69 Post. She's a looker Don!

[mockingbird812]

Killer look Don, <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

Looks really at home with the TT's.

LIKE

Ryan

Plus the B90 trim is A-OK

[427freak]

66 Nova SS-Cell phone pic not the greatest.

[Xplantdad]

I like the Nova Dana!

[camino]

killer attitude on the nova


<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 427freak</div><div class="ubbcode-body">66 Nova SS-Cell phone pic not the greatest. </div></div>

[GaryC]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 427freak</div><div class="ubbcode-body">66 Nova SS-Cell phone pic not the greatest. </div></div>


Damn I miss my 66. Those look sweet with Cragars too.

[Starship]

My old 1970 ZR1 with vintage magnesium TTDs http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/08/full-4054-15109-img_3277.jpg

[olredalert]

----Sal!!!.....That's really tuff. Did you keep the wheels?......Bill S

[Starship]

Sure did Bill.

[TimG]

1970 Z28 with mags

[1967Z28]

Saw this at Pomona a couple of weeks ago...

[427TJ]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: TimG</div><div class="ubbcode-body">1970 Z28 with mags </div></div>

Nice!

[sixt9rsx33]

Car ran 13.8 et 102 MPH 3.23 Sure Grip automatic very mild 440, A/C stock tires. I miss this car it was a lot of fun

[sixt9rsx33]

Original Paint Z

[427TJ]

^^^^NICE combination of modern TTs, tires and stance!

[cook_dw]

http://i1310.photobucket.com/albums/s649/cook_dw/1968%20Rallye%20Green%20L78%20Camaro/68afterwax1_zps71920c92.jpg (http://s1310.photobucket.com/user/cook_dw/media/1968%20Rallye%20Green%20L78%20Camaro/68afterwax1_zps71920c92.jpg.html)

[Damien]

My former '69.
The new owner fitted the AR's this week.

http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd361/DSR1035/IMG_6127_zps47dc6255.jpg (http://s1216.photobucket.com/user/DSR1035/media/IMG_6127_zps47dc6255.jpg.html)

[Dave Rifkin]

My 1969 Corvette with TR70's

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/08/full-271-15352-dsc00485.jpg

[67Z24rag]

Here's one of my 67s with original 15x6 and 15x7 D spokes. Jon


http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj87/jon67427/Impala%20projects/Picture071-3.jpg (http://s270.photobucket.com/user/jon67427/media/Impala%20projects/Picture071-3.jpg.html)
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj87/jon67427/Impala%20projects/Picture055-2.jpg (http://s270.photobucket.com/user/jon67427/media/Impala%20projects/Picture055-2.jpg.html)
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj87/jon67427/Impala%20projects/Picture054-4.jpg (http://s270.photobucket.com/user/jon67427/media/Impala%20projects/Picture054-4.jpg.html)

[mssl72]

Nice one Jon. I see that it came with the very rare optional hood ornament! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif

[chevyman0429]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Damien</div><div class="ubbcode-body">My former '69.
The new owner fitted the AR's this week.

http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd361/DSR1035/IMG_6127_zps47dc6255.jpg (http://s1216.photobucket.com/user/DSR1035/media/IMG_6127_zps47dc6255.jpg.html) </div></div>
Now that there is purdie! Very good looking 69

[427TJ]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 67Z24rag</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Here's one of my 67s with original 15x6 and 15x7 D spokes. Jon


http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj87/jon67427/Impala%20projects/Picture071-3.jpg (http://s270.photobucket.com/user/jon67427/media/Impala%20projects/Picture071-3.jpg.html)
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If this car isn't in the &quot;stance&quot; thread it needs to be.

[67Z24rag]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mssl72</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Nice one Jon. I see that it came with the very rare optional hood ornament! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif </div></div>

Good eye Mark ! that's a &quot;one of 12 ? Maybe it was one of 24 ? I cant remember the facts right now...............

[ss427copo]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: camino</div><div class="ubbcode-body">lets see your cars with vintage american racing wheels, i'll start: here is my 68 caprice 427 wagon , 15x8 1/2 rears and 15x7 fronts

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/08/full-18785-14664-img_8712.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/08/full-18785-14665-img_8714.jpg
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Any opinions on where is the best place to buy a set like here or Bill Eatons Ol 55. Reproduction are fine.....? Just picked up a 68 Caprice Estate wagon and thinking along the same lines as a driver.

[68l30]

FWIW, I think the VINTAGE Americans on this wagon just hit it out of the park. A new set would not have the same look, at least in my eyes. I may be biased, but I really don't like the look of the modern wheels. Close is not close enough... <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/dunno.gif


BIG

[camino]

i agree completely , that's why i started this thread and used the word &quot;vintage&quot; , post your 68 wagon photos!
-i have a set of 15x7&quot; and 15x6&quot; fully restored that i would consider selling.....

-even my L88 427 engine cart has americans.... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/09/full-18785-15587-are.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/09/full-18785-15588-are_2.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/09/full-18785-15589-full_cart.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/09/full-18785-15591-cart_wheel_close.jpg


<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 68l30</div><div class="ubbcode-body">FWIW, I think the VINTAGE Americans on this wagon just hit it out of the park. A new set would not have the same look, at least in my eyes. I may be biased, but I really don't like the look of the modern wheels. Close is not close enough... <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/dunno.gif


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[ss427copo]

It will be ARW worthy when I'm done with it over the winter. Gotta have something to do in Jersey Nov-March!

The car belonged to a gentleman that had a general repair garage that closed 44 yrs ago. And the car was parked for 35 yrs in the shop. He passed away in 2013 at 94 yrs old

The son is going threw the house and garage and is overwhelmed at 70 yrs old so I have to have patience LOL

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r59/nhra1060sc/imagejpg1_zps6ae8cff0.jpg (http://s141.photobucket.com/user/nhra1060sc/media/imagejpg1_zps6ae8cff0.jpg.html)

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r59/nhra1060sc/imagejpg2_zps6f814b6b.jpg (http://s141.photobucket.com/user/nhra1060sc/media/imagejpg2_zps6f814b6b.jpg.html)

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r59/nhra1060sc/imagejpg3_zpsceacfb23.jpg (http://s141.photobucket.com/user/nhra1060sc/media/imagejpg3_zpsceacfb23.jpg.html)

[olredalert]

----That will be a sweetheart. Love these longroofs. Great color combo that I don't think Ive seen......Bill S

[camino]

great find!! 327?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ss427copo</div><div class="ubbcode-body">It will be ARW worthy when I'm done with it over the winter. Gotta have something to do in Jersey Nov-March!

The car belonged to a gentleman that had a general repair garage that closed 44 yrs ago. And the car was parked for 35 yrs in the shop. He passed away in 2013 at 94 yrs old

The son is going threw the house and garage and is overwhelmed at 70 yrs old so I have to have patience LOL

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r59/nhra1060sc/imagejpg1_zps6ae8cff0.jpg (http://s141.photobucket.com/user/nhra1060sc/media/imagejpg1_zps6ae8cff0.jpg.html)

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r59/nhra1060sc/imagejpg2_zps6f814b6b.jpg (http://s141.photobucket.com/user/nhra1060sc/media/imagejpg2_zps6f814b6b.jpg.html)

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r59/nhra1060sc/imagejpg3_zpsceacfb23.jpg (http://s141.photobucket.com/user/nhra1060sc/media/imagejpg3_zpsceacfb23.jpg.html)

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[427TJ]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ss427copo</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r59/nhra1060sc/imagejpg1_zps6ae8cff0.jpg (http://s141.photobucket.com/user/nhra1060sc/media/imagejpg1_zps6ae8cff0.jpg.html)
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I have just the thing for this wagon Jeff! Four original 15x6 American Sport Wheels, fully restored with NEW 215-70 Diamondback T/As with no letters on the outside. Smooth 'street side' tires with pinner whites. They were a tad too big for my Camaro so they have been sitting. Sport Wheels have a shallower backspacing than TTs so they would probably go great on a full-size like this wagon or a Chevelle. They stuck out a little too far for the Camaro. Tires nice and tall and would fill out that wagon's huge wheel arches very nicely. I think those big wagons came with 15x6 originally, at least in the Rally/disc brake wheels?

I make you good deal G.I.! Just gotta' get them shipped all the way back there. Let me know/let's talk.

Bill

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/BE427TJ/ARSport1_zps7da6a913.jpg (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/BE427TJ/media/ARSport1_zps7da6a913.jpg.html)

[68l30]

<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

I'm not a fan of radials....but I can see those tires with some full wheel covers on my Camaro. Nice.


BIG

[novadude]

Man... I love the look of &quot;pinstripe&quot; white walls with vintage mags or stock muscle car wheels. Redlines and white letters are everywhere, but few go for the white stripe.