Pics of my 1800E. Thanks to all who have been helping me! - Page 2

Clan · Jul 19th, 2019, 11:12

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Originally Posted by sleek lemur

I'll pop over and have a look at what the rings looks like, if that's ok, Robert. Our previous correspondent thought they were a lot better than the chrome I have now. Probably wait til next week, as I've just waxed it and it's starting to rain 😂🤣😂

Having seen the 1800 E and ES together in the picture above , it may be that your own rings are either just dull or/and the wrong shaped ones , After looking twice it seems the 1800E are different to the ES which i was talking about , it is 40 year since i last drove a 1800E !

Ron Kwas · Jul 19th, 2019, 11:51

sl;

WOW! ...compliments on a gorgeous vehicle example, and your effort to get it there!

Cheers

cassell · Jul 19th, 2019, 12:17

Hi,

The 15" stainless steel wheel trim rings on all 1800E, 1800ES, 144GL and 164 models are the same. They were unavailable for many years and consequently many owners fitted 'close' copies to overcome badly scuffed originals.

The earlier 1800E models had alloy/steel composite 'cloverleaf' wheels, last E models had ES type steel wheels, the trims are the same.

Reproduction trims are now available from Brookhouse, not cheap at £240 a set, but they are the correct profile and edge finish.

I once had 'copy' chrome plastic trims on my ES but was very lucky to find a set of four immaculate original trim rings on ebay some years ago for £40! The seller had actually removed them from his new ES in 1973 in case they got scuffed, hung them up in his garage where they remained for over 30 years until he moved house and put them on ebay...result!

LawsonJD · Jul 19th, 2019, 17:18

Guys I'm going to start a new thread next week about these 1800E - ES cloverleaf wheels.
Just give me a few day to get all my facts together.
Speak soon.
David.

Jul 19th, 2019, 11:51	#12
Ron Kwas Premier Member Last Online: Today 09:23 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Connecticut, USA	sl; WOW! ...compliments on a gorgeous vehicle example, and your effort to get it there! Cheers

Jul 19th, 2019, 12:17	#13
cassell Member since 1988 Last Online: Yesterday 19:28 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Middlewich	Hi, The 15" stainless steel wheel trim rings on all 1800E, 1800ES, 144GL and 164 models are the same. They were unavailable for many years and consequently many owners fitted 'close' copies to overcome badly scuffed originals. The earlier 1800E models had alloy/steel composite 'cloverleaf' wheels, last E models had ES type steel wheels, the trims are the same. Reproduction trims are now available from Brookhouse, not cheap at £240 a set, but they are the correct profile and edge finish. I once had 'copy' chrome plastic trims on my ES but was very lucky to find a set of four immaculate original trim rings on ebay some years ago for £40! The seller had actually removed them from his new ES in 1973 in case they got scuffed, hung them up in his garage where they remained for over 30 years until he moved house and put them on ebay...result!

Jul 19th, 2019, 17:18	#14
LawsonJD Member Last Online: Today 13:34 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne	Guys I'm going to start a new thread next week about these 1800E - ES cloverleaf wheels. Just give me a few day to get all my facts together. Speak soon. David.

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