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: Original Rally Wheel Trim Rings


jddavis
08-30-2003, 08:27 AM
I have an '87 that I'm starting to restore.

Does anybody know of an original parts supplier that has the spun aluminum trim rings for the elky factory rally wheels?

I tried OPGI and they say all their original GM trim rings are chrome plated. I am 99.9% sure my trim rings are original equipment and they are spun aluminum finished.

Thanks for any help.

I'm just starting this restoration and probably will be asking for more help/advice.

Bernie
10-16-2003, 07:42 PM
I have a complete set that came on my 87 Elky. The Stock 14" Trim rings came with a Brushed Aluminum finish. "Anodized" I live near and have seen the Rings in person at the Huntington Beach location of OPGI and the rings are Chromed. What they do is remove the anodize ( Not too many Chrome shops do this anymore) "It's a very laborious task" Then they polish with high speed using the proper compounds. I did this to my original Brushed Aluminum Trim Rings and they came out with a mirror like finish. I have all 4 Stock Center caps also. " Star Caps" Try this site.
http://elcaminostore.com or http://www.ecparts.net
email me. I've got more sites for you :) Southern Calif. Has many!

87SS
10-16-2003, 07:57 PM
Good job Bernie...Wow, first post too.

Also, check on the more current S-10 trim rings (still available, so I've been told). :cool:

Bernie
10-16-2003, 08:28 PM
Hey! Now I know why your all over the site. " Admin. Duties Huh" LOL Great site. I'll be around mucho! :)