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My3window · 12-20-2012, 01:33 PM

Happy Holidays to All,
I'm am in the middle of bringing a 34 coupe back to near original condition with a few minor tweaks. One is I have a set of 16" Kelsey Hayes wheels that I want to run in place of the factory 17 inch wheels. I would like to find a set of original 16" wheel trim rings to go with the wheels but from the lack of replies on the "wanted ads." on both the H.A.M.B. and Ford Barn web sites for originals, I'm thinking there's probably little chance of finding a decent set. Therefore I thought I would ask on the Forum if there was a particular manufacturer that offered the best repo rings? I'm wondering if they are all the same or if there is a better wheel ring out there I should purchase? Comments are appreciated.
Thanks,
Tom

ford3 · 12-20-2012, 02:27 PM

Dennis Carpenter lists them, they are stainless steel, pricey, $25 apiece ,his number 1 800 476 9653

deuce lover · 12-20-2012, 02:44 PM

Bob Drake also stocks them and they are pretty nice.Try the Early Ford Store in San Dimas,CA 909-305-1955.He might have an original set.They are very common at swap meets.

Charlie Stephens · 12-20-2012, 02:51 PM

After I put a set on my Kelseys I decided I didn't like them and took them off. Be sure they are what you want.

Charlie Stephens

31chevy · 12-20-2012, 02:57 PM

I bought mine at hubcapmike.com & was pleased. He has quite a selection.
Gary

hardtimes · 12-20-2012, 03:10 PM

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Hey Tom,
Can you show pic of trim ring that your after? Anyone know if there are diff configurations/shapes of same ring, i.e.-16". I ask, because for a loong time I've had a set of four new 16" rings wraped/stored in a shed...and don't know if repro/what?

ford3 · 12-20-2012, 04:15 PM

ford is smooth merc has a wave? grove ? in them

TStiles · 12-20-2012, 04:29 PM

Recently purchased a 16" set from C&G Early Ford Parts. Very happy with the quality.

My3window · 12-20-2012, 04:54 PM

Thanks for all the comments and suggestions! Tom

12-20-2012, 01:33 PM	#1
My3window Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Saint Helena, California Posts: 252	16 Inch Wheel Trim Rings Happy Holidays to All, I'm am in the middle of bringing a 34 coupe back to near original condition with a few minor tweaks. One is I have a set of 16" Kelsey Hayes wheels that I want to run in place of the factory 17 inch wheels. I would like to find a set of original 16" wheel trim rings to go with the wheels but from the lack of replies on the "wanted ads." on both the H.A.M.B. and Ford Barn web sites for originals, I'm thinking there's probably little chance of finding a decent set. Therefore I thought I would ask on the Forum if there was a particular manufacturer that offered the best repo rings? I'm wondering if they are all the same or if there is a better wheel ring out there I should purchase? Comments are appreciated. Thanks, Tom

12-20-2012, 02:27 PM	#2
ford3 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: oroville calif. Posts: 1,453	Re: 16 Inch Wheel Trim Rings Dennis Carpenter lists them, they are stainless steel, pricey, $25 apiece ,his number 1 800 476 9653

12-20-2012, 02:44 PM	#3
deuce lover Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern France Posts: 5,308	Re: 16 Inch Wheel Trim Rings Bob Drake also stocks them and they are pretty nice.Try the Early Ford Store in San Dimas,CA 909-305-1955.He might have an original set.They are very common at swap meets.

12-20-2012, 02:51 PM	#4
Charlie Stephens Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,033	Re: 16 Inch Wheel Trim Rings After I put a set on my Kelseys I decided I didn't like them and took them off. Be sure they are what you want. Charlie Stephens

12-20-2012, 02:57 PM	#5
31chevy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lake City Mi. Posts: 807	Re: 16 Inch Wheel Trim Rings I bought mine at hubcapmike.com & was pleased. He has quite a selection. Gary

12-20-2012, 03:10 PM	#6
hardtimes Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South California Posts: 6,188	Re: 16 Inch Wheel Trim Rings Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Hey Tom, Can you show pic of trim ring that your after? Anyone know if there are diff configurations/shapes of same ring, i.e.-16". I ask, because for a loong time I've had a set of four new 16" rings wraped/stored in a shed...and don't know if repro/what?

12-20-2012, 04:15 PM	#7
ford3 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: oroville calif. Posts: 1,453	Re: 16 Inch Wheel Trim Rings ford is smooth merc has a wave? grove ? in them

12-20-2012, 04:29 PM	#8
TStiles Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Kitsap Peninsula, Western WA Posts: 276	Re: 16 Inch Wheel Trim Rings Recently purchased a 16" set from C&G Early Ford Parts. Very happy with the quality.

12-20-2012, 04:54 PM	#9
My3window Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Saint Helena, California Posts: 252	Re: 16 Inch Wheel Trim Rings Thanks for all the comments and suggestions! Tom