[ottofaro]

I'm looking for a set of original 69 Rally 2 trim rings. Could someone please provide the key measurements - outer, inner, depth and any other that may be critical to determining if correct OEM.

Thanks,

Jack

[north]

I assume you are talking about the trim rings used on the correct 14x6" wheels?

[ottofaro]

Yes, as originally equiped

[north]

I'll take few pics with a tape measure and post them tomorrow.

[north]

Here is a trim ring on a survivor GTO, as far as I can tell they are factory original and many of my cars with 14x6" rally's have the identical design rings. I seem to recall there was a change from brushed to polished or vice versa at some point. All mine are the polished variety like this one.

[north]

Here is one installed, different car but identical trim ring.

[Cammer-6]

69 14x6 trim rings were same as rallyI and early rallyII
part# 9781480.
they were brushed finish and have 4 retainer clips that grip outside lip of wheel,
unlike those pictured here that grip inside of bead lip.
Keep in mind 69 also had a 7 inch wheel.

[north]

My early 69 (sept 68 build) had the brushed rings but all my current GTO's and a LeMans (all are built later in the year) have the polished rings and all are survivor cars.

The applications for the 7" wheels in 69 are:

Firebird-all models except base engine 1bbl OHC and even with that engine if F series tire option was ordered. (base engine cars had E series tires)
Grand Prix: all models except if equipped with manual steering (Power steering was made standard on the GP on jan 1st 69 IIRC.

[ottofaro]

Super helpful north. Thanks so much!

[ottofaro]

Thanks everyone for the help.

[ottofaro]

Originally Posted by north

Here is a trim ring on a survivor GTO, as far as I can tell they are factory original and many of my cars with 14x6" rally's have the identical design rings. I seem to recall there was a change from brushed to polished or vice versa at some point. All mine are the polished variety like this one.

Hmm, I didn't notice this at first because I was focused on the measurements but it's my understanding a 69 should have the 4 clip style of trim ring and be polished. My car is a May 69 BTW. Are the measurements any different between the two styles?