Vintage Iron Thread

[AttyGuy]

I'd also want a reach around included at that price, and I'm not even gay.

Says the man in yellow leathers.












Lol.

[61PWCC]

CropDusterMan got a full set of older International plates minus the 25s which the owner felt bad about so he threw in Ivanko Deep Dish 25s all for $225.
http://www.********.com/photo.php?fb...type=3&theater I think you may want to 'shop around'.

[CropDusterMan]

I have no idea how he came up with that figure....?....It seemed a little steep to me. I'll tell him to go
pound sand. I didn't think they were that special. Thanks for the advice gents.

[TLYNCH777]

All our iron we have Is vintage york but Earlier this year I can across some smaller jackson plates & was amazed at the weight accuracy, the quality and detail. There is something very special about the iron made by Andy Jackson I would like to learn more about the history. I have been looking to find some of the deep dish 45s as they are the nicest plates I have ever seen. I did not find the deep dish 45s Just yet but this weekend set out on a road trip and was very happy to get 4 pairs of these really nice 50lb & and this amazing pair of Jackson 100s. All these weights will all be put to good use for many years to come. The quality of these plates are fantastic & I am very honored to have these plates after they were used in a fantastic private gym for many years.

[morebarbell]

Very nice TJ!

....All these weights will all be put to good use for many years to come....

That's the best part. Repped.

[AttyGuy]

Sweet find, brother.

[61PWCC]

beautiful and amazing plates you found...great job!! Jackson IS the shizzit!! Such an amazing man to put out such a high quality product!!

[CropDusterMan]

Talk about a perfect patina...sweet find.

[Northernmoris]

Real nice T. I'm thinking I might drive over in 2 weeks.

[TLYNCH777]

Real nice T. I'm thinking I might drive over in 2 weeks.

Sounds good Mike your allways welcomed

[ffrink]

Hey Tom

Great score there. Like you said, those are fantastic. You will have more vintage iron than Mid-City did back in the day!!!

[CropDusterMan]

So, I went to an equipment wholesale guy an hour from me and although a rag-tag operation...They had an insane amount of vintage deep dish plates, probably upwards of 1500! I brought home 4 American Olympian 45's with a killer patina...not rust. Here are a few images...will post images in a bit...

[ndmike99]

So, I went to an equipment wholesale guy an hour from me and although a rag-tag operation...They had an insane amount of vintage deep dish plates, probably upwards of 1500! I brought home 4 American Olympian 45's with a killer patina...not rust. Here are a few images...will post images in a bit...

Nice. Where was it you live again lol?

[CropDusterMan]

Nice. Where was it you live again lol?

Communist California.

[CropDusterMan]

Ok fellas, so here are a few images of Deep Dish Central...I brought home four "American Olympian 45LB" made in USA plates (top photo)...absolutely awesone...and they had a crap load of them,
at least 150...

Someone educate me...What are "non-branded IVANKO's" that one member mentioned as his wish-list? There must have been 500 Inanko 45's, dozens of "Pacific's" and even some "Ben's"
and loads of "Internationals" and "Standard Barbells".

Is the one nice 45 with nothing else on it a "non-Branded Ivanko" ??

When I left the place, I had moved hundreds and hundreds of plates (my hands are killing me!) in search of the holy grail "York's"....sadly, non to be had! Can someone forward the thread so
everyone can see the images?...Thanks.

Best,
Jason

[RestoringTally]

Ok fellas, so here are a few images of Deep Dish Central...I brought home four "American Olympian 45LB" made in USA plates (top photo)...absolutely awesone...and they had a crap load of them,
at least 150...

Someone educate me...What are "non-branded IVANKO's" that one member mentioned as his wish-list? There must have been 500 Inanko 45's, dozens of "Pacific's" and even some "Ben's"
and loads of "Internationals" and "Standard Barbells".

Is the one nice 45 with nothing else on it a "non-Branded Ivanko" ??

When I left the place, I had moved hundreds and hundreds of plates (my hands are killing me!) in search of the holy grail "York's"....sadly, non to be had! Can someone forward the thread so
everyone can see the images?...Thanks.

Embedded pics for you.

Wish I was close to this seller. *sigh*

[ndmike99]

Embedded pics for you.

Wish I was close to this seller. *sigh*

I wish I had a seller like that in my area.

[61PWCC]

Wowowowowowowowowowowowowowowowowowowowowowowowowo wowowowowowowowowowowowowowow!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[morebarbell]

Ok fellas, so here are a few images of Deep Dish Central...I brought home four "American Olympian 45LB" made in USA plates (top photo)...absolutely awesone...and they had a crap load of them,
at least 150...

Someone educate me...What are "non-branded IVANKO's" that one member mentioned as his wish-list? There must have been 500 Inanko 45's, dozens of "Pacific's" and even some "Ben's"
and loads of "Internationals" and "Standard Barbells".

Is the one nice 45 with nothing else on it a "non-Branded Ivanko" ??

When I left the place, I had moved hundreds and hundreds of plates (my hands are killing me!) in search of the holy grail "York's"....sadly, non to be had! Can someone forward the thread so
everyone can see the images?...Thanks.

Best,
Jason

Very cool! I've been looking for those American deep dishes -- good choice! Can you post a close up photo of the back of one of the plates?

The unmarked 45 is not an Ivanko.

Where is this seller located??

I wish I had a seller like that in my area.

Me too.

[CropDusterMan]

California

[ICEcap2]

So, I went to an equipment wholesale guy an hour from me and although a rag-tag operation...They had an insane amount of vintage deep dish plates, probably upwards of 1500! I brought home 4 American Olympian 45's with a killer patina...not rust. Here are a few images...will post images in a bit...

Where is is located at. I'm near SF is it close?

[CropDusterMan]

Where is is located at. I'm near SF is it close?

Naw mate, down south near LA...he had an entire palat of the American Olympians...at least 150 plates.

[BloodType3R]

Ok fellas, so here are a few images of Deep Dish Central...I brought home four "American Olympian 45LB" made in USA plates (top photo)...absolutely awesone...and they had a crap load of them,
at least 150...

Someone educate me...What are "non-branded IVANKO's" that one member mentioned as his wish-list? There must have been 500 Inanko 45's, dozens of "Pacific's" and even some "Ben's"
and loads of "Internationals" and "Standard Barbells".

Is the one nice 45 with nothing else on it a "non-Branded Ivanko" ??

When I left the place, I had moved hundreds and hundreds of plates (my hands are killing me!) in search of the holy grail "York's"....sadly, non to be had! Can someone forward the thread so
everyone can see the images?...Thanks.

Best,
Jason

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[CropDusterMan]

Do any of you know much about the history of the "American Olympian" plates I bought?...I can't seem to find a shred of info on them
as far as when they were made etc...all I can say is that they are among the best looking plates I've seen-very well machined/casted etc.
Love that they are USA made.

[morebarbell]

Do any of you know much about the history of the "American Olympian" plates I bought?...I can't seem to find a shred of info on them
as far as when they were made etc...all I can say is that they are among the best looking plates I've seen-very well machined/casted etc.
Love that they are USA made.

There was some discussion in this thread and others. I think they were made in the AB&I foundry in Oakland, California. The company still exists but I don't think they make plates anymore. I don't know the age of their deep dish plates. AB&I also used to make plates for Cybex but they were a different style. The cybex plates were double sided.

Can you post a close up photo of the back of these plates? I'd like to see the casting quality of the backs. I'd appreciate it.

[CropDusterMan]

There was some discussion in this thread and others. I think they were made in the AB&I foundry in Oakland, California. The company still exists but I don't think they make plates anymore. I don't know the age of their deep dish plates. AB&I also used to make plates for Cybex but they were a different style. The cybex plates were double sided.

Can you post a close up photo of the back of these plates? I'd like to see the casting quality of the backs. I'd appreciate it.

Here is a back photo...like I said, these are some of the nicest plates I've seen, at par with my Ivankos I think...

J

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/attach...1&d=1401550315

[matrix563]

wonder if anyone knows what this weird standard plate is? if its special? no markings, not sure of weight but may be 25 pounds.







there are 2 smaller plates similar style but without the large hub sticking out




neat dp 44's



there are 2.

weider Olympic 50



one has the raised edge on both sides, but one has a flat back with a "B" sticking out

[morebarbell]

Here is a back photo...like I said, these are some of the nicest plates I've seen, at par with my Ivankos I think...

Thanks! Very nice!

wonder if anyone knows what this weird standard plate is? if its special? no markings, not sure of weight but may be 25 pounds.

If that persists for 4 or more hours, then you should see a doctor.

It doesn't look well suited for a barbell weight -- it may originally been used for something else.

[matrix563]

a little birdie told me this may be a first generation York curl bar..?

[61PWCC]

matrix563 the unmarked plates are awesome and I REALLY like those WEIDER 50lbers!!