What would you say if I told you that David Hakim at Mopar was looking in to the possibility of bringing back the original 15x7 polished (3461043) and brushed (3461222) Rallye Wheel Trim Rings? I'm not talking about the version that was a quarter of an inch to short. I'm talking about the correct one that is approximately 3" deep and comes very close the center of the wheel. I told David that these are one of the hardest to find parts for any restoration of a 70-71 B or E-body car.

What I'd like anyone that is interested to do is please reply to this post and tell how many sets you would possibly buy if they were in fact available from Chrysler again.

Put me down for four polished sets!

Attn: David Hakim

Thanks for your efforts for us resto guys!

Sounds like a great idea. The last 2 NOS sets I saw had asking prices of $600 (brushed) and $800 (polished).

I would be interested in at least 2 sets myself. (polished)

I spent a cr*p load to restore a set of originals and they turned out like garbage. I would buy at least three sets of correct 15X7 trim rings (1 set polished and 2 sets brushed).

At least 5 polished sets for
me if they are 100% correct

If they're 100% correct, 3 sets for me for sure.

2 polished, 1 brushed

i`d need at least two sets... and i`m sure i can find a few others that need some down here in oz.
definitely a much needed piece.
all the best,
frank.

Snoopy has been communicating with Mr. Hakim for a while about the trim rings, I think they (MP) are trying to get the current supplier to retool to make them.

pen me in for 2 sets-yeh baby

I would be in for 4 sets.....

as long as the price is decent I would need at least one set.

At least one set.

Does that mean that he is also working on the 14x7 also? I will take a set of brushed if they become available.

Glad that I have a set that came with my car when I bought it that are PERFECT!!!

I'll take 9 sets. 8 Polished and 1 Brushed. Thanks,Chris

2-Polished sets for me.
Chuck West

Will they fit the 15 X 7 cop wheels, too? If so, I'd take a set, probably polished.
dave

I need a set for my '71 Charger restoration. I like the polished ones but are the brushed ones the correct ones for '71?

Nick.

I'll take 1 or 2 polished sets please!!!!

2 polished sets for me as well.

I would go for at least one set (polished) IF they are reasonably priced. What would be REALLY cool is if they made trim rings for the 8" wide Wheel Vintiques ralley's everyone is running. I'd pay double for a set of those.

I would buy a few sets

One set of each.

I wat a set please!!!!!!

Make that 2 sets

Suggested list price?

It's easy to say you'd buy X number of sets when there is no price listed, but I'll bet that very few would buy any if the price was $500 for 4.

Steve

2 brushed, also 2 brushed of 14's if it's a possibility

I'll take one set of polished trim rings for '70 Cuda!
Thanks!

one set for me

I could use about 10 sets !!!

I think it is wonderfull that Dave Hakim is "thinking about" bringing us some quality 15x7 trim rings...BUT...what about the parts we really need? What about the big SECRET??? you know the SECRET that you can still buy real MoPar service parts for those OLD cars. You know those old cars they use in ads to HOCK you into buying a new Mopar, the same old car they don't want to sell you parts for because it will prevent you from buying a new one. Why is it the parts on the "list" somehow can't make it into a restoration catalog or an acknowlegment they even exist...

Let's ask the other difficult question again: If WE the CUSTOMERS do not know the parts are available for the old cars how can we buy them? If we don't buy these parts, eventually these parts go NS1 [not available]because they were not selling....DOH! It almost seems like that is what they want, so the only choice we have buy that NEW $$$$$ Mopar every 5 years or buy the now NS1 parts from the several "Princes of Thieves" we have in the mopar market.

Did you look at the new MP catalogs?? What a joke.
Can you get Hemi head bolts or forged SB stroker cranks or are they still made of unobtanium? What about a dip stick or dip stick tube for any V8, or transmision fill tube or oil level indicator?. What about the bolts you need to bolt on that clutch or bellhousing or timing cover?. BTW You can still get the correct bolts but you have to be mopar parts literate and have a COOPERATING dealer to be successfull or you can just get hocked on EBay!

I sit here in amazement that you can get all worked up over trim rings when there are bigger parts issues that need to be resolved.

What about these NS1 part numbers.?...I guess we don't need them either....

2266783: clutch rod firewall boot. all models
2401740: metal swivel, goes on clutch fork adjusting rod all models, replaces the JUNK rubber and metal washer.
2409408: manual transmission shifter linkage swivel
2534111: filter-gas tank sending unit pickup, 3/8-hemi models
2875605: spark plug wire separator 2 wire A engine
2949646: H/L bezel Challenger rt side argent
2949647: H/L bezel Challenger lt side argent
2950887: E-body clutch/brake pedal rubber pads
2998146: h/l bezel black 70 R/T Challenger,rt side
2998147: h/l bezel black 70 R/T Challenger,lt side

Don't worry there are plenty more important NS1 part numbers to choose from.

Let's see...if I can't get parts for my old MoPar what makes you think I will buy a new one...?

And one last point...where oh where is the long overdue marketing study by MP to determine the scope of the MP market...I think it is time to replace the broken dart board and let the customer be heard.

I would like a set of polished but I bet some of my non-Moparts friends would like some too so maybe more. Thanks Daniel for posting this.

Put me down for at least 4 sets. As long as they are RIGHT, AND reasonably priced. Have you seen the price of the 14" brushed trim rings for the 1970 and later road and rallye wheels lately, over $100.00, EACH. Last set it got the inside edges were cut off with what looked like a hack saw. I drive my cars, and for the price of a decent repop at $150 or less for a set of 4.If they get dinged or scratched, I'll buy another set ,and have extras.

I work at a Dodge dealer in Northern Ky. during the week. So I know what most of the current items that are avail and what they're like.
Most of it mopar says it will work ???? but looks nothing like it supposed to.
just my sound off, sorry.

Hey Quad,
I have an idea! Stick to the subject.
If all you want to do is be negative, please, go somewhere else and try to impress with your negative slant!
Why try to tear down and hinder a positive.
As you can see, quite a few people want these parts!
Your answer to the thread should be apparently, None or zero or no response at all.
If you don't like Mopar? Leave it.
Try to be a solution instead of a part of the problem.

Thanks Daniel and thanks David for trying and moving forward. Something is better than nothing, and most realize you have to start somewhere and start at A to get to Z.

I agree stick to the subject,I will take 2 sets of brushed and 2 sets of polished.

A couple sets of each for me please, but they've got to be 100% correct. That would be the case if they can use the original tooling for these from Chryslers original vendor.

Count me in on a couple of sets.

sign me up-i need about 8 sets

I'd buy a set.2 sets if I can ever get the T/A bought I've been trying 20 years to rescue

I would be in for 2 sets of 14's if they tool for those too!

I need two sets of polished please

I wouldn't hold my breath.

put me down for 1 polished one brushed

If 110% correct, and reasonably priced,,,,,,, I'll take four sets of polished and two sets of brushed. Hopefully we'll see them soon!They would be a great seller for Chrysler!! Thanks, Chris

I shared this story with Daniel. I thought others might get a kick out of it.

Daniel, A funny story around these trim rings. I can remember going into the Dodge dealership around 1980 and ordering these trim rings. The funny thing was it was a "crap shoot" as to whether you got the right ring. I can remember the correct ones would come in the white/blue sticker Chrysler" boxes where the incorrect ones would come with the red/white/blue Mopar boxes. After I got my first "incorrect" 15x6.5 ring I brought it to the parts manager. He would order another one and after a few trys, I would get a good one. Finally, I needed another full set. A new order generated 1 correct trim ring and 3 wrong ones. He already knew the story and I just happened to be at the dealer when the zone rep was visiting. I explained the story to him and showed him the two rings, with the same part number, that were obviously different. He appologized for the problems and invited me to visit the parts distribution center in Tappan New York. A buddy and I made the trip. It was very cool. A warehouse filled with tons and tons of parts. He walked us to the bin which had the trim rings and we personnaly picked out that last eight old style boxes containing 15x7 trim rings from the bin. That was around 1981 so there has been nothing but 15x6.5s since then.

Count me in for a set of brushed!

I'd like a set of ploished 15X7 rings if they're priced fairly

I would take 2-3 sets of polised and 1-2 sets of brushed ones, but only if they are 100% correct, and somewhat reasonably priced.
The 14" rings are still available, part number is 2944424. They were priced around $30 each a few years ago, now they are over $100 each! What's the reason for such a huge price increase? I guess I shouldn't complain, at least they're still available.

1 polished, 2 brushed then a set every other year or so after that.

I would like 1 set to start and then 3 more sets to get one good set.
Or is this product going to be Different then in the past

Daniel: I believe the old addage is true: Build it(correctly and accuartely) and they will come! All these replys should overwhelmingly indicate that there is a very large demand for these, AS LONG AS THEY ARE CORRECT!! I hate to say this, but with the amount of stuff that is being remade and remade WRONG, it would be a really great idea if someone(like maybe you Daniel) would lend some quality control to this project(if it gets off the ground) to ensure that these trim rings are indeed produced accurately and correctly. I would be in for a lot of these. What do you say Daniel, would you be up for this? Dwight

I would take 2 sets brushed/ 2 sets polished.
Thanks, in advance.

2 set/polished

I need a set of polished for my 70 cuda. where do we sign up.

Put me down for two sets of polished 15x7 trim rings. Must be correct!

count me in for @ least 1 set,jeff968 I have been @ the Tappen wherehouse also in the 80s WOW was it huge.I took a 70 RR/GTX HEMI hood caleout of the garbage disposal plexie glass,it was full of every muscle sticker there was.

Dan you should send Hakim a light and dark center cap so they can get the paint right on them too.

Hey Danny boy... I'm in for two polished sets providing you buy my old re-pop set!

Quick question guys as we didn't get them here...are the Rallyes the sane as the Magnum rings? If so, one set of 14" polished!

M

Yeah but tell him to hurry. I'd need them by spring.

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What would be REALLY cool is if they made trim rings for the 8" wide Wheel Vintiques ralley's everyone is running.

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That would be an excellent idea. I'd buy some even if they weren't correct looking but deep enough to fill the gap.

See ny GM Rallye thread...they really don't look that different, but other members reckon they are...

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Considered 15X8 Corvette Rallye rings? I've never tried them but they may work and are readily available.

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I heard they don't fit except for some older ones that a guy said he got to fit.....otherwise I'd probably do it.

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See ny GM Rallye thread.

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Couldn't find it...got the link?

I'd be in for a set and a buddy who'd buy a set(both brushed) and while your at it how about the later style wheel centers.

I'd buy 2 sets of each...if they are reasonably priced, if they are really expensive, then I'll only get 1 set total. maybe 2.

Jeremy

Magnum trim rings

1 set for me. Thanks

I'd take a set of brushed for my T/A

if they make them i,ll put several sets of both in stock
r/t specialties

3 sets!

3 sets please!!!!

Two sets here of Brushed or Polished, which ever is correct for 71.

Roger that! Put me down for 2 sets!!

Chris

UPDATE:

I got a call from David Hakim at Mopar Performance. The original vendor has been located as well as the tooling and the blueprints. I sent him two correct 15x7 trim rings so that he could be certain that he was researching the correct 3" deep trim ring. He told me that he plans on running 1000 polished and 1000 brushed trim rings. He said that if they are a good seller that they would do more. That's only enough for 500 cars, half for the 1970 model and half for 1971. I would think that they would sell very quickly. Good news is the wheels are in motion. In his own words: STAY TUNED!

I would advertise their availability for free in my newsletter classifieds and take two sets for myself.

T/Ake care,
Barry Washington

Reasonably priced: 2 polished sets.

Expensive: 1 set polished

2 sets here. One polished and one brushed. Thanks Dan Banker.

I could use 2 polished sets!!!

So whats the sccop?? These still a possibility?

Im restoring a 1970 Duster basically she's a 340 clone yet she has a 71' 360 with W-2 heads and so forth. She is stripped to the bone right now, door jambs and interior painted Go-Green, im getting ready to insall the rallye dash...However, i need to know the orginal color rallye dashes came, as well as the arms of the brake/gas pedal, heater box, basically everything!!! Is there a book or sumthing out there that can tell me paint colors for everything!? Or anyone, could you help me out!? Thankx....Smjmoparkid@cs.com

Im restoring a 1970 Duster basically she's a 340 clone yet she has a 71' 360 with W-2 heads and so forth. She is stripped to the bone right now, door jambs and interior painted Go-Green, im getting ready to insall the rallye dash...However, i need to know the orginal color rallye dashes came, as well as the arms of the brake/gas pedal, heater box, basically everything!!! Is there a book or sumthing out there that can tell me paint colors for everything!? Or anyone, could you help me out!? Thankx....Smjmoparkid@cs.com

What would you say if I told you that David Hakim at Mopar was looking in to the possibility of Pulling the pin on this one as well.


Being he has not responded I take it he has bigger fish to Fry

I'd say lets give him the benefit of the doubt and NOT trash him or what he does or does not do. Keep in mind that he doesn't own the Chrysler Corporation and he probably has a boss to answer to. I for one am keeping my fingers crossed.

Put me down for 2 polished sets.......

Daniel,
What's the latest word on the trim rings? Yea or Nay?

One set provided the price is right.

I own a restoration shop and I have had customers that needed them and had to use the repros that are available now.. but want to find originals! I know that I will be in need of 3-sets in the future! Gary

Yep... put me down for one set.

Daniel,I need a set of polished assuming that is correct for a 70 challenger. Let me know when they are available. Thanks, Craig

I need one set and would buy a second set for spares if the price is reasonable. They must be 100% correct, we already have poor repops!

Daniel,
Any follow up from Hakim? I tried to send him a PM, but he never answered. I hope this project hasn't been abandoned.

We are waiting for the quote to come back from the supplier.

As soon as we assign a new part number, I'll post it along with price and availability.

Hang tight folks.

David

David,
Thanks for posting. I was really worried that you guys had decided to trash the idea.

Put me down for a set of the polished! These are long over due!!

Paul

UPDATE:

I talked with David yesterday and he assured me that these are going to be available soon. He said that he hopes that they will be available before Carlisle! He is working with the vendor to get the price down to a level that will be VERY affordable for everyone in the hobby. They will be available through any local dealer as well as the Performance Parts dealers such as Jegs, Mancini, Summit, etc.

If they fit 15x7 Cop wheels, I'd be in for a set (polished or chrome - whichever is more affordable)

Well I just put my Wheel Vintique trim rins on my repop rallyes and the fit sucks! I would cough up for a set of nice fitting trim rings !

One set polish

One set Brushed

count me in

Put me down for two sets of the polished rings.

Any chance they will make polished trim rings for 14x5.5 wheels?

I second that! The Mopar trim rings now available are not correct. They leave a space between the rim and wheel. Plus they will not fit at all unless the wheel weights are on the backside of the wheel only.

I'll go for a set of brushed. I like the look.

Shawn
70 AAR

I'd take a set depending on price. I'd have to research a little to see whether brushed or polished was correct for my application - 1970 Challenger T/A
I think it was polished, anybody know?

What's the latest on the trim rings and 70-71 Hemi valve covers.

It's showtime folks! Looks like we missed the first couple of ones. Maybe in time for Carlisle?

Beep,

I certainly hope you are not waiting for a response from someone from MP on this.

It would be nice to hear from someone about this. Carlisle is 2 months away.

Hey guys,

Just curious... How come I get emails saying there has been a reply but when I view the thread there is nothing there? The email I get is...

"Snoopy replied in a thread you have selected as one of your favorites at the site:
" target="_blank">https://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/showthreaded.php?Cat=&Number=889641"

Cheers!

I brought this to Toms attention as I also get messages saying snoopy has replied to threads I am watching but nobody has replied at all. Its a glitch in the boards code.

Here's the update on the trim rings...

The supplier has the tooling along with the samples that Daniel Banker was kind enough to loan us. Right now the supplier is lookig for a good plating source as the original company is out of business.

We want these things to look and fit just like the originals.

I'm sure everyone will understand.

Thanks,

David Hakim
Mopar Performance Parts

Mr. Hakim,

Will these fit the 15 inch cop car wheels?

Thanks,

dave

2 sets Please,please please make 'em ...... !!!!

What's the latest on the trim rings?

As of 3/20/2004.

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UPDATE:

I talked with David yesterday and he assured me that these are going to be available soon.

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Why are you in such a big hurry? They will be available soon.

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Re: Original style 15x7 Trim Rings-Available Again???? [Re: Transamcuda]
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Ok so about 4 months have gone by. Any new info on these???

They are sold out

I'd buy 3 sets(1-polished+2 brushed)