Trim ring install tips?
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From: San Jose, Ca. USA
Trim ring install tips?
I've rebuilt my suspension, pulled the engine and re-done the complete interior in my 71, but can't put the wheel trim rings on. They are NOS types so I don't want to bend them.Any tips to installing these things would be great. Thanks Rick
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Re: Trim ring install tips? (Turbo-Jet)
umm, either i'm way overtired, or i really did type foot instead of foot.:confused:
HEY! ok, i get it, i can't type foot. (ha i did it) thought is was going nuts! :crazy:
geez, you can't even type 'a $ $'...
time for bed for me
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HEY! ok, i get it, i can't type foot. (ha i did it) thought is was going nuts! :crazy:
geez, you can't even type 'a $ $'...
time for bed for me
[Modified by Turbo-Jet, 12:13 AM 8/10/2001]
[Modified by Turbo-Jet, 12:14 AM 8/10/2001]
[Modified by Turbo-Jet, 12:15 AM 8/10/2001]
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Re: Trim ring install tips? (rickclk)
I use a rubber mallet on trim rings and center caps. On original 4 clip trim rings, I align the ring at the valve stem. I then make sure the closest clip is in the correct position on the rim and pop it on lightly. At that point I check the positions of the three remaining clips, make corrections if needed, and pop them down. I usually go back and make one more pass with the mallet over each clip.
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Re: Trim ring install tips? (rickclk)
They're such a pain in the you-know-what, I just ordered aftermarket rings that don't use the clips. I'll put my originals away in case I ever want to take it to Bloomington :rolleyes: .
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Re: Trim ring install tips? (rickclk)
I do the same as Tex71BB -- I store my original 4 clip rings until I feel a need to impress someone. For all other purposes, I run the stainless steel aftermarket vari-clip rings. It's the best of both worlds.
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Re: Trim ring install tips? (rickclk)
I have had trouble with the mallet method - the clips tend to bend - It is usually easy to get the first clip on - after that I have used a screwdriver to get the inner spring on the inside of the outer ring then pop the ring on the rest of the way - do this for each ring --
ps do the clip closest to the ground first.
kos
ps do the clip closest to the ground first.
kos
