Topic: Early 1967 Shelby Headlight Trim Rings- non chromed

[ceswert]

I have had no luck locating a single or a set of early Shelby headlight trim rings, non chromed. I have read that early Shelby rings are different than later rings. Can anyone confirm this and can anyone lead me to a source that might sell these rings, nos, oem, aftermarket.
Thanks

[Bob Gaines]

I have had no luck locating a single or a set of early Shelby headlight trim rings, non chromed. I have read that early Shelby rings are different than later rings. Can anyone confirm this and can anyone lead me to a source that might sell these rings, nos, oem, aftermarket.
Thanks

I have not noticed a difference between early and late rings . There is a slight difference between repro and OEM . I would offer the alternative of stripping the chrome off of some of the chromed rings and painting them  .

[J_Speegle]

Are you asking about the inner or outer rings?

[Bob Gaines]

Are you asking about the inner or outer rings?

I assumed he was speaking about the early car painted outer rings.

[ceswert]

I am referring to both black painted inner rings and blue, body color matched outers. I had not thought of stripping chrome rings and painting. Thanks.

[ceswert]

Well, I am learning. Please forgive my uneducated questions. As you pointed out there are two trim rings for each headlight, an inner and an outer. I think this is what you meant. Were both pieces painted? Thanks for your patience.

[Bob Gaines]

Well, I am learning. Please forgive my uneducated questions. As you pointed out there are two trim rings for each headlight, an inner and an outer. I think this is what you meant. Were both pieces painted? Thanks for your patience.

When not chromed the rings were painted. The outer fender rings body color and the inner black. This transitioned to chrome so SA wouldn't have to paint each outer a different body color depending on the car or have two different colors on the grill/fender. The chrome rings was a labor and cost saving solution.

[ceswert]

Awesome! Many thanks Bob!