Keeping In Trim

Post by **sloopjohnrb** » Thu Mar 27, 2003 5:13 pm

Hi, does anyone know ehere I can buy a new set of wheel trims for my 1962, 948CC ?
I've seen but one set and it was very pricey-any tips welcomed.
Thanks, JOHN

Post by **Willie** » Thu Mar 27, 2003 7:22 pm

You could try 'Minor Developments' on 01562 747718
the aluminium set is £16-50 , and the chrome ring type is
£52-50 per set. their prices include VAT.
Usually the cheapest supplier for most things is 'Bull Motif Spares'
on 01386 831755.

Post by **Gareth** » Thu Mar 27, 2003 7:25 pm

Do you mean wheel-embellishers, as I think Willie is on about, or do you mean the chrome / stainless hubcaps?

The hubcaps are really expensive - I'd replace mine, but the cost is exorbitant!

Post by **fweddy** » Thu Mar 27, 2003 8:00 pm

Am I right in suggesting that there are three things that can be put on the rims?

The hub caps - which cover the centre hub with the M in them (or plain for commercials etc)

The wheel trims - which go between the hub cap and the outer edge of the rim, normally a crisscross or slotted pattern

The wheel embellishers - which is a chrome (or imitation) strip which only goes around the outside of the rim.

?

Post by **sloopjohnrb** » Thu Mar 27, 2003 10:41 pm

Thanx everyone, that was very useful data. I was rfering to the "trims"
that go around the outer rim of the wheel-at least that's what my father called them and what I grew up with.
Gareth, did you see the advert in recent Minor Matters? "4 hubcaps, neeed a polish-£10, 01923 836593. Worth a try.
How much for 4 replacement hubcaps with the "M"?
Thanks again everyone

Post by **sloopjohnrb** » Thu Mar 27, 2003 10:53 pm

Hi again Gareth, the cheapest hubcaps are at the Charles Ware site-£9.50 each, these are with the "M".
Best wishes,
JOHN