Posted By: sbcjd
1970 15X7 inch trim rings - 07/29/14 07:23 PM
What is the correct finish on 1970 15X7 trim rings? polished or brushed and what is the Chrysler part number?
Thank you
Thank you
1970 15X7 inch trim rings
Posted By: 6bblgt
Re: 1970 15X7 inch trim rings - 07/29/14 07:31 PM
YES 
#3461 043 polished
#3461 222 brushed
for the most part Superbirds & AAR'Cudas are "brushed" & all else for '70 are "polished"
#3461 043 polished
#3461 222 brushed
for the most part Superbirds & AAR'Cudas are "brushed" & all else for '70 are "polished"
Posted By: sbcjd
Re: 1970 15X7 inch trim rings - 07/29/14 07:59 PM
Thank you for your quick response.
Posted By: 6bblgt
Re: 1970 15X7 inch trim rings - 07/29/14 08:16 PM
According to Galen's "white book" - 15x7.0" trim rings for a Superbird changed based on actual early/late production date (12/10). What are you working on?
Posted By: sbcjd
Re: 1970 15X7 inch trim rings - 07/29/14 11:36 PM
1970 Cuda.
Posted By: silent-H-wheel
Re: 1970 15X7 inch trim rings - 07/30/14 10:20 PM
5400 mile Survivor Superbird trim rings are polished. November 1969 build date.
Posted By: silent-H-wheel
Re: 1970 15X7 inch trim rings - 07/30/14 10:21 PM
Outer photo...
Posted By: 6bblgt
Re: 1970 15X7 inch trim rings - 07/30/14 10:47 PM
Quote:
5400 mile Survivor Superbird trim rings are polished. November 1969 build date.
Build date based on what? ALL Superbirds have a B30 (11/30/69) "scheduled production date" - can you share the VIN?
Posted By: vette1986
Re: 1970 15X7 inch trim rings - 07/31/14 01:27 AM
Does anyone make a repop of the deeper trim rings as I had a set of these on the back of my 71 charger rt just like the picture above and coming home from the car last week one flew off somewhere on the highway!! Been on for over a year with no issues and then all of a sudden gone when I got home. Kind of sucks as they came with a car I bought and now I can't find a replacement for it
Posted By: LimeliteAero
Re: 1970 15X7 inch trim rings - 07/31/14 07:11 PM
Quote:
YES
#3461 043 polished
#3461 222 brushed
for the most part Superbirds & AAR'Cudas are "brushed" & all else for '70 are "polished"
Dan to the rescue again!
Ive had the brushed rings on my bird since I bought it and was always told they should be polished.
I even bought a set of polished ones(Not original real ones, the good repops from a few years ago)
So now I guess Im looking for a good trim restoration specialist.
Posted By: RJS
Re: 1970 15X7 inch trim rings - 07/31/14 07:16 PM
One of my 70 GTX's had Brushed Trim Rings on it. I spoke to the original owner and he said it came that way. I put polished on to stay with popular opinion but always wondered.
Ron
Ron
Posted By: 62maxwgn
Re: 1970 15X7 inch trim rings - 07/31/14 07:43 PM
Here is #436 on the list !
Posted By: 6bblgt
Re: 1970 15X7 inch trim rings - 07/31/14 09:51 PM
With the Superbirds - I think Plymouth tried to save a few 
on a car that they were already loosing money on. The existence of a less-expensive trim ring probably helped with the decision to have "Rallye Wheels" STANDARD equipment on the 2,700+ AARs the following spring.
IMO Follow the b'cast, without one follow the norm - Superbirds are pretty well documented & known when they were built, so the sheet from a close car should provide the answer.
Trim rings were shipped from the factory in the trunk. When the PDI at the dealership (or contracted garage) was complete, it's anybody's guess If the "correct" trim rings made it from the trunk to the wheels on each & every car. They could've been put in the parts department until the car was "SOLD" - there are a thousand "what-if?" or "why?" unanswerable questions/variations. Do you want a car "perfect" in the eye of Chrysler's intentions or are you replicating every error and/or flaw?
on a car that they were already loosing money on. The existence of a less-expensive trim ring probably helped with the decision to have "Rallye Wheels" STANDARD equipment on the 2,700+ AARs the following spring.IMO Follow the b'cast, without one follow the norm - Superbirds are pretty well documented & known when they were built, so the sheet from a close car should provide the answer.
Trim rings were shipped from the factory in the trunk. When the PDI at the dealership (or contracted garage) was complete, it's anybody's guess If the "correct" trim rings made it from the trunk to the wheels on each & every car. They could've been put in the parts department until the car was "SOLD" - there are a thousand "what-if?" or "why?" unanswerable questions/variations. Do you want a car "perfect" in the eye of Chrysler's intentions or are you replicating every error and/or flaw?
Posted By: silent-H-wheel
Re: 1970 15X7 inch trim rings - 08/01/14 04:36 PM
My Bird is #200 on the NASCAR list.
I would agree with the above rationale. But even today in some rare instances, parts on the assembly line can be substituted if they don't affect safety or government compliance restrictions just to meet production schedules/quotas. I would think 40+ years ago when things were simpler and less rigid, it happened more often.
Let's face it, trim rings aren't that big of a deal in the grand scheme of automobile production - not like transmissions, engines, etc.
I would agree with the above rationale. But even today in some rare instances, parts on the assembly line can be substituted if they don't affect safety or government compliance restrictions just to meet production schedules/quotas. I would think 40+ years ago when things were simpler and less rigid, it happened more often.
Let's face it, trim rings aren't that big of a deal in the grand scheme of automobile production - not like transmissions, engines, etc.
Posted By: LimeliteAero
Re: 1970 15X7 inch trim rings - 08/02/14 09:48 AM
As was mentioned, my build sheet specs for brushed
Trim rings just as my car is equipped.
I guess I have more parts for the shelves!
Trim rings just as my car is equipped.
I guess I have more parts for the shelves!
Posted By: fig426
Re: 1970 15X7 inch trim rings - 08/02/14 03:02 PM
Quote:Different manufacturer, and modern times, but same concept. Last year when we got 2 new police Ford Explorers at work, the first thing I noticed was one had black painted mufflers/resonators. The other had regular silver aluminized ones. The VIN's are 6 numbers apart. I thought it was amazing. The guys at work just think I'm crazy for noticing it.
I would agree with the above rationale. But even today in some rare instances, parts on the assembly line can be substituted if they don't affect safety or government compliance restrictions just to meet production schedules/quotas. I would think 40+ years ago when things were simpler and less rigid, it happened more often.
