Trim ring clips
Team Owner
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From: Westminster Maryland
Hi B,
The 68-74 clips were spot welded to the inner band.
Starting in 75 the clip and band were changed; the clips had flanges that slipped into slots in the band.
What do you have?
Regards,
Alan
The 68-74 clips were spot welded to the inner band.
Starting in 75 the clip and band were changed; the clips had flanges that slipped into slots in the band.
What do you have?
Regards,
Alan
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Racer
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 396
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From: Buffalo New York
Thanks Alan, I've got a '76. It's not welded. It almost looks like you have to bend back the outer lip, but I don't want to touch it until I'm sure.
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From: Westminster Maryland
Hi B,
The pictures I have of the later clip design all show it in place.
I can't see for sure what needs to be done to replace the clip.
You're probably right, BUT, you do need to be very careful un-crimping the edge. The problem is to open the crimp far enough to slide the old clip out, and new one in, but still be able to close it back up without making a mark on the side of the ring that's seen when the ring is installed.
I'd give it a try, but would be VERY cautious.
Regards,
Alan
The pictures I have of the later clip design all show it in place.
I can't see for sure what needs to be done to replace the clip.
You're probably right, BUT, you do need to be very careful un-crimping the edge. The problem is to open the crimp far enough to slide the old clip out, and new one in, but still be able to close it back up without making a mark on the side of the ring that's seen when the ring is installed.
I'd give it a try, but would be VERY cautious.
Regards,
Alan
Last edited by Alan 71; Mar 17, 2012 at 02:08 PM.
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 396
Likes: 3
From: Buffalo New York
Hi B,
The pictures I have of the later clip design all show it in place.
I can't see for sure what needs to be done to replace the clip.
You're probably right, BUT, you do need to be very careful un-crimping the edge. The problem is to open the crimp far enough to slide the old clip out, and new one in, but still be able to close it back up without making a mark on the side of the ring that's seen when the ring is installed.
I'd give it a try, but would be VERY cautious.
Regards,
Alan
The pictures I have of the later clip design all show it in place.
I can't see for sure what needs to be done to replace the clip.
You're probably right, BUT, you do need to be very careful un-crimping the edge. The problem is to open the crimp far enough to slide the old clip out, and new one in, but still be able to close it back up without making a mark on the side of the ring that's seen when the ring is installed.
I'd give it a try, but would be VERY cautious.
Regards,
Alan
Thanks, Mark
