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PostPosted: Sun Apr 17, 2011 9:37 pm    Post subject: Where to find polished trim rings? Reply with quote

I'm looking for a set of new, or nearly-new polished stainless rings, for stock 4" wheels on my '68. I bought a set last year, listed on here as fitting 4" wheels only. They were actually for 4.5" wheels. Confused Too bad, because I realized they would have looked great. The duller aluminum rings are everywhere, but the type I'm looking for have a mirror finish, almost like chrome. I haven't had luck in the classifieds, but then again sometimes it's hard to tell the difference in some pictures. Are they available anywhere, or are they a strictly NOS/vintage aftermarket item?

Here is a pic of what I'm looking for. (found it online). I think the ones pictured are Type 3, but it gives the idea of the finish I'm after.

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PostPosted: Sun May 01, 2011 11:36 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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Found a pic of the EXACT ones I have. Anyone?
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PostPosted: Sun May 08, 2011 7:27 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Do you want to sell the 4.5's? I have a 72 so it is the 4.5's.
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PostPosted: Sun May 08, 2011 9:54 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

i have a set of the dull ones just took off my 74 sb if you guys are interested..
driver condition. maybe a 6/10

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PostPosted: Sun May 08, 2011 12:59 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

atomicclutch wrote:
i have a set of the dull ones just took off my 74 sb if you guys are interested..
driver condition. maybe a 6/10

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How much for those shipped to 45056?
(Feel free to PM me) Smile
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