[Tigers] Wheel trim rings and VINs

[Andy Walker]

Jim:

Thanks very much for your response.  I was certainly hoping that I had come
up with the correct trim rings for my Tiger and, if I'm understanding you
correctly, it looks like the parts book is confirming that I made the
correct choice.  I certainly appreciate the info.

Andy Walker

-----Original Message-----
From: James Lindner [mailto:jliny5 at cox.net] 
Sent: Saturday, March 1, 2014 7:21 PM
To: Andy Walker; tigers at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Tigers] Wheel trim rings and VINs

Andy

Although TBON does not give an exact VIN, your number seems well before the
estimated switchover that occurred somewhere around "...a very few late
382XXXXX vehicles." I know that is just another interpretation...but I think
it is a correct one.

The Parts Manual gives some information that conflicts with TBON. It says
the Tiger Wheel Trim Part # 1224813 was used up until 9473167. Beginning
with 9473168 the Wheel Trim Part number used was 1206741. If you then look
in the Alpine Section you will see that 2nd Part number is the same as the
trim rings used on the Alpine. This confirms the second part of the TBON
entry that says the trims on the Tiger became the same as those used on the
Alpine. This information further confirms that your car was produced well
after the switchover.

Whichever you believe, that is good news for you, because I have been
searching for a set of the original criss-cross pattern rings for the past
couple of years now...without success. I actually have the original set but
they are pretty chewed up and I have been looking for replacements in better
condition.

Jim

-----Original Message----- 
From: Andy Walker
Sent: Saturday, March 01, 2014 5:49 PM
To: tigers at autox.team.net
Subject: [Tigers] Wheel trim rings and VINs

Hey, guys:



I'm trying to determine which style of stock wheel trim rings would have
been on my Tiger, B382001600, when it was new.  I've consulted TBON but it
sort of leaves the answer a bit open to interpretation as to which were
original.  Basically, I have a nice set of the later-style trim rings but
they were purchased by me a number of years ago.  Are these correct for my
car or should I be trying to locate some of the earlier "X" pattern rings?



Thanks for any input,

Andy Walker
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