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MG TD TF 1500 - beauty rings

Does anyone have a source for beauty rings to fit TD disk wheels? I know they are not original, but I've always liked they way they looked on Frank Churchill's TD. I assume they were available back in the day as after market accessories?

Thanks!
Bryan Sieling

Um... Actually, Franks TD always had the center portion (the part riveted on to the rim) painted red, and the "rim" portion is silver.
The original owner was Stan Drake, a cartoonist (illustrator of Blondie until his death) , who painted them red.
It is a striking look.
I couldn't bear to paint them any other way.
-David

D. Sander

Another pic.

D. Sander

One more

D. Sander

The wheels match the grille slats and the interior.
-David
D. Sander

There are plenty on ebay. Search on "wheel trim rings". A set of 4 for 15" wheels can be found for $45.
Lew Palmer

E mail me off line, I may have a set.
Tom Maine

Bryan, Moss sells them under "Wheels and Tires" Accessories. Keep in mind you need them for narrow wheels. Very pricey! $79.00 a pop.

Bill
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Bill Brown

I found a set at hubcapcity in Victorville Ca. They are stainless steel and Nicely cover the wheel weights and go right out to the tire. I got the 1 1/2" depth and they worked great, set of 5 was $100. There are some on ebay under TD category they want $345 for. I was worried about any of these ruings fitting our skinny rims but it was no problem.
Chuck
cj schmit

Thanks all for your replies! David, thanks for the pics. I had no idea Frank's were just painted that way-- I did't look closely enough at pics of his car and just assumed they were rings.

Bryan
Bryan Sieling

This thread was discussed between 25/02/2014 and 26/02/2014

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