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tomas persson
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the early ring is on the inside, the late ring is on the outside
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I have found one of the rare old rings today, its not stainless or aluminium, its cromed steel. Staped Lemmertz and dated 4-57.
The old guy thought he had the rest of the trim rings also, he are going to look for them. |
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EverettB 
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ScottDoonan
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Yes, they are now $25 a piece and worth it IMO. Beautiful and sturdy fit and finish very, very nice.
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ScottDoonan
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Not Lemmerz but, Stainless steel, dent resistant, and very high quality.
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Speedsterboy
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Could somebody please tell me which is the closest and correct one to order from the list..
https://www.bobdrake.com/Categories2.aspx?Id=beautyrings
Thanks!
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John Moxon
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Speedsterboy
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Thank you sir!
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John Moxon
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PFN
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I've been waiting to show John that I've succumbed and installed a set! 
These are the Bob Drake ones, installed them last week. They were a little rough on the paint, but the wheels on this vehicle are pretty shocking anyway. I'm very pleased with the result!
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John Moxon
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I've been waiting to show John that I've succumbed and installed a set!
These are the Bob Drake ones, installed them last week. They were a little rough on the paint, but the wheels on this vehicle are pretty shocking anyway. I'm very pleased with the result! |
Good lad! I fitted mine on fresh powdercoated rims in early 2008 and have no idea what they did to the paint...never taken them off. 
I've never understood the argument of not fitting them so as not to damage the paintwork. They look so good why would you take them off. 
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PFN
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| PFN, is there rubber moulding on your rear bumper? or is it just a shadow? |
Yes, just rubber someone's put on the four bumper corners in the past.
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Ellison
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Good lad! I fitted mine on fresh powdercoated rims in early 2008 and have no idea what they did to the paint...never taken them off.
I've never understood the argument of not fitting them so as not to damage the paintwork. They look so good why would you take them off. |
Thank you guys for all the info on this topic!
It was very helpful.
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JeffL
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In working on the March 56 I have 5 original rings. I went to the plater today and there are lots of pits from stones and small dents. At best they would have charged 600-800 to repair and replace and they would not be perfect. I went for a set of 5 from Bob and they are 200 delivered. Thanks
Also if there is a expert in restoring these originals PM me.
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John Moxon
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In working on the March 56 I have 5 original rings. I went to the plater today and there are lots of pits from stones and small dents. At best they would have charged 600-800 to repair and replace and they would not be perfect. I went for a set of 5 from Bob and they are 200 delivered. Thanks
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Yes, I remember Mike Gregory saying, "it's nice to have originals but they have a habit of spinning off into a ditch at the most inconvenient moment" I have the 5 date stamped original hanging in my garage.
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JeffL
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| Posted: Sat Jun 18, 2022 10:55 am Post subject: Re: Wheel trim rings for a '56? |
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In working on the March 56 I have 5 original rings. I went to the plater today and there are lots of pits from stones and small dents. At best they would have charged 600-800 to repair and replace and they would not be perfect. I went for a set of 5 from Bob and they are 200 delivered. Thanks
Also if there is a expert in restoring these originals PM me. |
Yes, I remember Mike Gregory saying, "it's nice to have originals but they have a habit of spinning off into a ditch at the most inconvenient moment" I have the 5 date stamped original hanging in my garage. |
I will too now except mine are copper color now! They did this as the first layer to highlight the damage. Maybe I'll polish them and have a new look
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