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Offline Zack427

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Styled Steel Wheels - What trim rings are these?
« on: April 11, 2022, 08:56:38 AM »
Hi,

I just bought a set of styled steel wheels, Date code 8ML, to restore.

Does anyone know what trim rings these are? I will likely swap them out when I find a find a set of original ?67/?68 ones but I?ve never seen these before. Thanks
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Offline J_Speegle

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Re: Styled Steel Wheels - What trim rings are these?
« Reply #1 on: April 11, 2022, 02:04:34 PM »
Looks like those have a lip at the bottom/inner edge. You can get ones like those as generic aftermarket replacements.  Often cheaper versions than originals.

Have also seen them on some GM wheels
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Re: Styled Steel Wheels - What trim rings are these?
« Reply #2 on: April 11, 2022, 04:54:29 PM »
Not sure if the rims are the same fit GT and Sprint B with styled wheels but here's mine.  As Jeff mentioned,  there is no lip on mine.
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Re: Styled Steel Wheels - What trim rings are these?
« Reply #3 on: April 11, 2022, 07:34:21 PM »

Like Jeff said those trim rings are not OEM.


The 1967 ones are polished all over.


The 1968 ones are brush finish on the inner ring.


WCCC carries reproductions of both the '67 and the '68 versions.



Hi,

I just bought a set of styled steel wheels, Date code 8ML, to restore.

Does anyone know what trim rings these are? I will likely swap them out when I find a find a set of original ?67/?68 ones but I?ve never seen these before. Thanks
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1968 R code 428CJ Cougar XR-7 May 13 Dearborn C6 / 3.91 T - Lock

Offline Zack427

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Re: Styled Steel Wheels - What trim rings are these?
« Reply #4 on: April 12, 2022, 02:39:13 AM »
Thanks for the replies gentlemen. Much appreciated  :)

I got my wheel guy to do a brush finish on the trim rings until I can locate a set of C8OA-1210-B. Certainly not the worst looking trim ring, just not original  :D