Re: Yenko Wheels
 

Still the best looking wheels made IMO..

Re: Yenko Wheels
 

I'd say the Spyder wheel trumps this IMO.

Re: Yenko Wheels
 

lets see it...

Re: Yenko Wheels
 

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Still the best looking wheels made IMO..

[/ QUOTE ] Perhaps the most brand friendly aftermarket wheel. Looks great on 68-72 Ford-Chevy-Mopar all the same. I'd say they were best too BelAir, but I'm afraid all the Cragar S/S junkies will come out of the woodwork to argue it. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif Americans sure have seen a resurgence in popularity as of late. Nice complete sets are getting very tough to come by. Seems everyone wants Chevy 4 3/4" pattern too, as even the street rod guys typically run GM pattern front end set ups.

What will be the next vintage wheel to be the thing to run? I've always kinda thought these were underrated...
https://www.yenko.net/attachments/137698-akh035.jpg

Re: Yenko Wheels
 

What is that SK ?

Re: Yenko Wheels
 

Erik,

That's a cool looking wheel! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/cool.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

Re: Yenko Wheels
 

I still like my S/X's.. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif They just need cleaned up a little.. (crappy pic) https://www.yenko.net/attachments/137718-rims.jpg

Re: Yenko Wheels
 

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What is that SK ?

[/ QUOTE ] vintage Parnelli Jones https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

Re: Yenko Wheels
 

Belair62
Here is what I'm talking about.
Today I just see the TT design redone to death.
These are more appealing to me.
https://www.yenko.net/attachments/137761-SPYDER.jpg

Re: Yenko Wheels
 

I think you are seeing repop TT's painted silver mostly...real ones are distinct...those Spyders are sure different.

Re: Yenko Wheels
 

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Cragar S/S junkies

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As a so-called "Cragar S/S junkie," let me begin my remarks by first stating (...) and furthermore (...) and in closing let me say (...) I thank you.

(I edited all the long-winded stuff.)

You rare wheel snobs are really something!

Re: Yenko Wheels
 

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Still the best looking wheels made IMO..

[/ QUOTE ] Perhaps the most brand friendly aftermarket wheel. Looks great on 68-72 Ford-Chevy-Mopar all the same. I'd say they were best too BelAir, but I'm afraid all the Cragar S/S junkies will come out of the woodwork to argue it. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif Americans sure have seen a resurgence in popularity as of late. Nice complete sets are getting very tough to come by. Seems everyone wants Chevy 4 3/4" pattern too, as even the street rod guys typically run GM pattern front end set ups.

What will be the next vintage wheel to be the thing to run? I've always kinda thought these were underrated...
https://www.yenko.net/attachments/137698-akh035.jpg

[/ QUOTE ]Those wheels are actually a pre cursor to what is being made today only in 22" rims!! These were Futuristic at the time and Tame by Todays standards. I never cared much for them then or now. Torq Thrusts or Cragars!!

Re: Yenko/Atlas Wheels
 

So does anyone have a photo of an actual Atlas wheel? An old photo or a recent photo?

I just bought a restored set of 15-inch 1960s peaked Torq Thrusts from a local wheel guy* and we got to talking about the different brands of '60s five-spokes: American, International, Mickey Thompson, and Atlas, and this guy has all but Atlas in his collection.

I read Erik Barr's description of the Yenko/Atlas deal and now I want to see what an actual Atlas looks like. No, I am not trying to clone Atlas wheels, just trying to answer a question.

(*Not the same wheel guy--different wheel guy. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/wink.gif)

Thanks in advance.

Re: Yenko/Atlas Wheels
 

Here is a pic of an NOS Atlas wheel, not much to go on but...

Re: Yenko/Atlas Wheels
 

Here is the backside, again, not much to look at since these wheels look very similar to the other wheels 'of the day'.

Re: Yenko/Atlas Wheels
 

Which repop/newer wheel currently available is generally the most accepted/popular for having the original "look" in 14x???

Thanks

Re: Yenko/Atlas Wheels
 

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Here is a pic of an NOS Atlas wheel, not much to go on but...

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Hey Marlin, what is this wheel? It's a pic of the Yenko Nova formerly owned by Kevin Hand

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...n_DSCF3337.jpg

Re: Yenko/Atlas Wheels
 

Thanks Marlin, looks like an original unrestored set too.

Chuck, when I went to get my wheels I talked with the wheel guy for two hours. He had old TT's and new TT D and TTO wheels and we discussed all the differences between them.

Both the new TTO, or Torq Thrust Original, and the '90s D-spoke are not an exact copy of the popular 1960s wheel we all know and love. Both the TTO and the D lack the machined 'lip' or step-down between the polished outer rim area and the as-cast spoke area. The TTO and the Torq Thrust D (released back in the '90s) also have a larger hub to accomodate application on newer vehicles and that means that the center cap bolt spacing is a larger diameter than the old ones. Most people can't tell the difference but once you learn them the differences pop right out at you. The D-spoke version currently available is for disc brake applications but until recently they would not work on mid-year Corvettes, according to the guy I bought my wheels from. He says that American is supposed to, or already has (can't remember which), re-worked the D-spoke to fit mid-year Vettes.

American Racing has been advised that most of us want original 1960s type TT's but I guess there's too many 20-something manager types at AR who don't get it when it comes to what we the people want. That's why I ponied-up for the original restored '60s wheels. AR is also tooling up for a remake of the Vector wheel since the Dukes movie and General Lee Charger fever has been revived. I guess AR is trying to do the Vector wheel on the cheap too and not just exactly as the '70s version was.

Here's a pic of one of my new (old) TT's I bought over the weekend, this one's a 15x6.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a2.../Wheels005.jpg

Re: Yenko/Atlas Wheels
 

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Bruce, that's a newer Torq Thrust D spoke with silver painted spokes. Notice that there's no step-down lip between the polished rim and the cast portion. Look at my old wheel and you'll see that lip. Center caps on new ones have wider screw spacing for larger hubs and won't fit the old wheels. American makes old-style caps but you might have to drill the screw holes out a little for them to line up.

Re: Yenko/Atlas Wheels
 

I wish my car had the TTOs. I like the look over the Ds. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

Re: Yenko/Atlas Wheels
 

That's a nice wheel Bill https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

Re: Yenko/Atlas Wheels
 

Thanks Marlin! Waited a long time for a set of 15s.

Re: Yenko/Atlas Wheels
 

Thanks for the info Bill...and M

Re: Yenko/Atlas Wheels
 

Here's a set of 15x6 Atlas mags as used in 69.
https://www.yenko.net/attachments/198900-ebay823.jpg

Re: Yenko/Atlas Wheels
 

Here's a close up of a 14x6 Atlas.

https://www.yenko.net/attachments/198903-ebaypics677.jpg

Re: Yenko/Atlas Wheels
 

backside. (no markings/wording/date codes/etc.)

https://www.yenko.net/attachments/198905-ebaypics678.jpg

Re: Yenko/Atlas Wheels
 

Atlas catching some air. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

https://www.yenko.net/attachments/198907-ebay776.jpg

Re: Yenko/Atlas Wheels
 

Thanks Joe, GREAT pictures! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif x 1,000

Re: Yenko/Atlas Wheels
 

Very cool pics https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

Re: Yenko/Atlas Wheels
 

Here is a set of Non Branded Sharp peaked wheels 15 x 8.5.
$350 buy it now. EBAY Wheels

Re: Yenko/Atlas Wheels
 

if only they had the straight spoke they would be SOLD!

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if only they had the straight spoke they would be SOLD!

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Spokes look straight to me...they're too wide for my taste though, and are a Ford pattern. Still very cool day 2 pieces for someone.

Re: Yenko/Atlas Wheels
 

They look straight to me too. Too bad they're Ford.

Re: Yenko/Atlas Wheels
 

they would look really good on a 67-70 Mustang Fastback

Re: Yenko/Atlas Wheels
 

they may have been straight... i kinda just dlazed over it after sein "mopar/ford" patern... now dont get me wrong they would look great on my 65 Dodge pickup... but i got a brand new set of ET's on it wrapped in TA's

Re: Yenko/Atlas Wheels
 

I found this site by looking for Atlas wheels. I've got a set of 14's that I'm probably going to put on my '69. I sure wish they were 15's.

Re: Yenko/Atlas Wheels
 

https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...5-dsc_0001.jpg

This is the best photo ever found to date showing the Atlas foundry owner with Don Yenko and a new 1968 427 Camaro with Atlas wheels..

Re: Yenko/Atlas Wheels
 

Awesome picture [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif[/img]

Dan

Re: Yenko/Atlas Wheels
 

Were the 68 Yenko Camaro wheels 14x6 or 15x6? I am guessing 14s since thats what came on the car.

Re: Yenko/Atlas Wheels
 

I was doing some research on Atlas wheels and besides old Yenko.net discussions, this popped up:

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/t...please.533069/

Guy posting is from Canonsburg, PA and includes a picture of his Buick in the above thread
He says:
&quot;OK I know this. Altas Foundry was in Atlasburg, PA, about 20 miles from Canonsburg, PA &amp; Yenko Chevrolet. Atlas sold these wheels thru gas stations and garages in this area starting around May 1967. I know this because my Dad had a Sunoco station about a mile from Yenko Chevrolet, &amp; my Dad sold Atlas wheels. The picture is of my 1967 Buick GS 400 with Atlas wheels, picture was taken in June of 1967. The wheels on my GS were dark almost black spokes with a brush finish on the rims, the center caps were a cast white metal chromed with an A on them.&quot;

TOM