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Re: Trim ring restoration [Re: autoxcuda] #2921375 05/11/21 08:56 PM 05/11/21 08:56 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,488 Annapolis, MD, USA V Vert master
Vert master V Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,488 Annapolis, MD, USA	Did you have to pry the crimp up to remove the backing ring? Is that a spot weld that is cut? I was wondering if the spotweld can be cut, and the backing ring worked out of the crimp, then straighten and polish the presentation surface, work the backing ring back in, spread it in tension, clamp, and tack it. Since I've never take one apart... this is all speculation on my part. And I understand Rick keeping his secrets close, but with no new supply in sight, and he can't meet current market demand, I'd love to see someone else that can do it. Vert > [img]http://i.imgur.com/JHXmM.jpg[/img]71 Barracuda vert[/url] \| Hemi idling on dyno \| Hemi Dyno pull

Re: Trim ring restoration [Re: Vert] #2921382 05/11/21 09:16 PM 05/11/21 09:16 PM
Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 499 Brownstown, PA F FJR doc mopar
FJR doc mopar F Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 499 Brownstown, PA	I restored all the trim rings on my Duster. I didn't do anything with the spot weld. I carefully loosened the pinch around the perimeter on the inside. The inner mounting portion flexed enough that I was able to gradually work it out of the outer portion in a manner like the reverse of installing a tire over the bead of a rim. After the two pieces are separated, you will have access to remove dings from the back surface. I put the 2 halves back together in reverse order and carefully closed the pinch seam. This was my first attempt at working on Rallye wheels and I was very happy with how they turned out. Like all stainless steel work, it is a slow tedious process to get it to looking right but it can be done by the home car enthusiast. Last edited by FJR doc; 05/11/21 09:19 PM. Follow my Duster 340 restoration progress on FABO http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=225784 Kevin

Re: Trim ring restoration [Re: Vert] #2921479 05/12/21 01:34 AM 05/12/21 01:34 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 27,467 So Cal autoxcuda Too Many Posts
autoxcuda Too Many Posts Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 27,467 So Cal	Originally Posted by Vert Did you have to pry the crimp up to remove the backing ring? Is that a spot weld that is cut? I was wondering if the spotweld can be cut, and the backing ring worked out of the crimp, then straighten and polish the presentation surface, work the backing ring back in, spread it in tension, clamp, and tack it. Since I've never take one apart... this is all speculation on my part. And I understand Rick keeping his secrets close, but with no new supply in sight, and he can't meet current market demand, I'd love to seem someone else that can do it. It’s been a while, so going off memory... I believe I un-crimped, couldn’t get retainer out, then broke spot weld. Now, I may have not un-crimped as aggressive as FJRdoc did and that’s why I struggled. I do notice a ridge in the 15” retainer that isn’t on the 14” retainer. That might prevent retainer from sliding out of the outer trim ring as easy as a 14”? I haven’t disassembled a 14” to compare Probably more important; the crimp lip is half the size on the 14” I have. Some pics... Retainer Last edited by autoxcuda; 05/12/21 10:28 AM.

Re: Trim ring restoration [Re: autoxcuda] #2921498 05/12/21 08:07 AM 05/12/21 08:07 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,488 Annapolis, MD, USA V Vert master
Vert master V Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,488 Annapolis, MD, USA	Thanks guys! These posts are why I love this forum! Vert > [img]http://i.imgur.com/JHXmM.jpg[/img]71 Barracuda vert[/url] \| Hemi idling on dyno \| Hemi Dyno pull

Re: Trim ring restoration [Re: Vert] #2921575 05/12/21 11:11 AM 05/12/21 11:11 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 27,467 So Cal autoxcuda Too Many Posts
autoxcuda Too Many Posts Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 27,467 So Cal	Originally Posted by Vert Thanks guys! These posts are why I love this forum! Hope it helps. Sorta tough to explain. So I took pics last night.

Re: Trim ring restoration [Re: On the edge 02] #2990603 11/30/21 06:54 PM 11/30/21 06:54 PM
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 3,519 Lansing, MI 70gtx440dana master
70gtx440dana master Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 3,519 Lansing, MI	Originally Posted by On the edge 02 Anyone have a current number for RM? Sent him my 14x6 trim rings back in Seotember and was told coming back to me in October 26 but still nothing. Getting worried here and just my original rings back. Anyone have any similar expirrences. Thanks guys 435-668-7062 One month turn around time is very optimistic in these times we are in. I am sure Ric will get them to you. Last edited by 70gtx440dana; 11/30/21 06:56 PM. 70 Road Runner 383-4 4 speed FJ5 & black guts 70 Charger R/T 440-4 4 speed FJ5 & white guts

Re: Trim ring restoration [Re: On the edge 02] #2990610 11/30/21 07:16 PM 11/30/21 07:16 PM
Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 60 Midwest O On the edge 02 member
On the edge 02 member O Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 60 Midwest	Number worked and talked to RM and he's checking into my progress. Thanks GTX for the number. Great guy to talk to 👍

Re: Trim ring restoration [Re: On the edge 02] #2993659 12/09/21 03:54 PM 12/09/21 03:54 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 4,051 Connecticut jeff968 master
jeff968 master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 4,051 Connecticut	I used Rick as well. The job took way longer then expected and communication was spotty. Price was $160 for 1 15x7 but the job was perfect. 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A

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