Stepdown trim rings???

[Deleted User]
[Deleted User]
edited November -1 in HUDSON
Hello All,



Does anyone reproduce the trim rings for the Stepdown wheels? Do they go behind the hub cap. or on the edge of the rim?

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  • Unknown
    Unknown
    I don't think that the trim rings were Hudson specific. Mine are ribbed, just like the hub caps, but some prefer the smooth variety. Never really seen any that go behind the hub cap.
  • ski4life65
    ski4life65 Expert Adviser
    I think K-Gap still carries them. If not, Wheel Vintiques has them, but they are a little pricey.

    http://wheelvintiques.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/page84-ss12.html
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    That kind of money would be better spent on a well made set of vintage stainless rings and having them buffed out.
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    I Picked Up 15' Smooth Rings At Napa For About $12.00 Apiece
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    Dave,



    If you're interested in vintage trim rings rather than after market I know where there are several sets. Some or all will need repair and polishing but if you want I'll check out availability for ya.



    Rick
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    rpmonroe wrote:
    Dave,



    If you're interested in vintage trim rings rather than after market I know where there are several sets. Some or all will need repair and polishing but if you want I'll check out availability for ya.



    Rick





    Definately worth looking in to. Can you get some pictures of them?
  • 50C8DAN
    50C8DAN Senior Contributor
    Got my set from K-gap, fit fine!
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    I'll see if I can, the fellow doesn't have Internet and is not in the best health right now
    other options might be better for you unless you can wait a while.
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    I have some repro type rings in sets and a bunch of used original ones as well. I guess there are different styles. If you want to email me some pictures of yours I can see if I have any of the same. Or if your interested in some repros I have them as well.



    Heres some pics of the repros ( hopefully you can tell the design from the picture)



    And a couple of pictures of the used ones we have. We have boxes of them.



    My email is :



    hudsonparts@hotmail.com



    Or you can try calling at (815) 678-2886 but you'll probably have to leave a message I'm the only one here today.



    Thanks, ~Mike~



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  • Unknown
    Unknown
    Looking at the second picture from the bottom, the ribbed trim ring marked 15" (as well as the ribbed one in the bottom pic- right hand side) are 40's to 50's era correct according to old school rodders and the Ford Flathead guys. Before the economy went goody, I saw used sets of four original ribbed rings sell on ePay for $150.00! :eek: These are the same as I have on my car. They tie in nicely to the design of the original hubcaps. The new style ribbed rings look good too.
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