Difference between Mk1 and Mk2 PI wheel trims
I have been going through a selection of new Triumph 'rostyle' wheel trims that I have.
Some are definitely Stag wheel trims as they have an oval valve hole due to the 14" rims; they also have a 5/8" deep retaining ring on the rear. PI trims had a round valve hole for the 13" rims.
However, I have a number of PI trims with varying depths of the retaining ring on the rear. Some are 1" in depth; some are 5/8". All have the central hole for the emblem, which rules out the Vitesse etc.
I am just wondering if there was difference in the Mk1 and Mk2 PI trims? I know that if you fit a Mk2 2000 trim to a Mk1 2000, the trim sits proud of the wheel rim possibly by at least 1/4" or so, which would suggest that the retaining ring on the Mk1 PI wasn't as deep.
Are there any Mk1 PI owners out there (M25 driver?) who could possibly check their original trims for me and measure the depth of the retaining ring on the rear?
TIA
John
Some are definitely Stag wheel trims as they have an oval valve hole due to the 14" rims; they also have a 5/8" deep retaining ring on the rear. PI trims had a round valve hole for the 13" rims.
However, I have a number of PI trims with varying depths of the retaining ring on the rear. Some are 1" in depth; some are 5/8". All have the central hole for the emblem, which rules out the Vitesse etc.
I am just wondering if there was difference in the Mk1 and Mk2 PI trims? I know that if you fit a Mk2 2000 trim to a Mk1 2000, the trim sits proud of the wheel rim possibly by at least 1/4" or so, which would suggest that the retaining ring on the Mk1 PI wasn't as deep.
Are there any Mk1 PI owners out there (M25 driver?) who could possibly check their original trims for me and measure the depth of the retaining ring on the rear?
TIA
John
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1976 Mk2 2500S in Carmine Red
1967 Mk1 2000 in Gunmetal Grey
1969 Mk1 2000 in Royal Blue
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Re: Difference between Mk1 and Mk2 PI wheel trims
Hi John
Yes you are correct
Mk1 PI wheel trims are different on fixing rings
Yes you are correct
Mk1 PI wheel trims are different on fixing rings
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Re: Difference between Mk1 and Mk2 PI wheel trims
Hi Lee, thanks for that - I thought they may be different. However, I could do with knowing the depth of the retaining ring on Mk1 trims - I have Mk2 PI trims on a car so measuring those isn't a problem.
Don't know whether you have any original Mk1 PI trims kicking about......?
Don't know whether you have any original Mk1 PI trims kicking about......?
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1969 Mk1 2000 in Royal Blue
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1976 Mk2 2500S in Carmine Red
1967 Mk1 2000 in Gunmetal Grey
1969 Mk1 2000 in Royal Blue
1970 Mk2 2000 in Valencia Blue
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1973 Mk2 2.5 PI in Sienna Brown
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Re: Difference between Mk1 and Mk2 PI wheel trims
Been through all this saga with my stock of trims which I was sorting for the Mk1 PI estate!
The narrower ring is to use on the Mk1 (2000 or PI) type wheel as it is 4 1/2inch rim as opposed to 5 inch on Mk2 which uses the wider ring. Rim size for both is 13 inch.
A useful check is to look at the trim from the side. The retaining ring is almost flush with the back of the trim on the Mk1 but stands proud by about 1/4 - 1/2 inch on the Mk2
MUT
The narrower ring is to use on the Mk1 (2000 or PI) type wheel as it is 4 1/2inch rim as opposed to 5 inch on Mk2 which uses the wider ring. Rim size for both is 13 inch.
A useful check is to look at the trim from the side. The retaining ring is almost flush with the back of the trim on the Mk1 but stands proud by about 1/4 - 1/2 inch on the Mk2
MUT
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Re: Difference between Mk1 and Mk2 PI wheel trims
That answers my query perfectly Ted! Thanks very much!
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1967 Mk1 2000 in Gunmetal Grey
1969 Mk1 2000 in Royal Blue
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Re: Difference between Mk1 and Mk2 PI wheel trims
Mk1 PI wheels are different to Mk1 2000 though
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Re: Difference between Mk1 and Mk2 PI wheel trims
I have to disagree about wheels there Lee (sorry!)englishbull wrote:Mk1 PI wheels are different to Mk1 2000 though
The Mk1 2000 originally was supplied as you know with white painted steel rims, which were then changed to silver painted steel rims in late 1968 coinciding with the release of the 2.5PI. This was at same time as the bodyshell on the 2000 was the same as the new PI, with the horizontal spare wheel well, and the rear exhaust hanger spot welded to the boot floor. The ident in the offside chassis rail also appeared. They were fitted with MC engines, and the air filter and rocker cover were painted silver instead of the previous black. They also lost the front rocker cover fastening bolt for a stud like the middle and rear. They were also fitted with Mk2 size discs and calipers. I think it may have also been the point when the larger servo (there had been two previous smaller sizes of servos) and clutch master cylinder with the remote reservoir (as in the Mk2) was used. Probably also when the 12v white fingered clock appeared instead of the red fingered battery powered clock.
I'll stand corrected on any of the above, but I believe these changes are correct.
But going back to the point in question, the Mk1 steel rims in silver were the same part number whether they were 2000 or PI - 305983.
I'm just waiting now for the bullets to fly.......
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1967 Mk1 2000 in Gunmetal Grey
1969 Mk1 2000 in Royal Blue
1970 Mk2 2000 in Valencia Blue
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1973 Mk2 2.5 PI in Sienna Brown
1976 Mk2 2500S in Carmine Red
1967 Mk1 2000 in Gunmetal Grey
1969 Mk1 2000 in Royal Blue
1970 Mk2 2000 in Valencia Blue
1972 Mk2 2.5 PI in Triumph White
1973 Mk2 2.5 PI in Sienna Brown
1976 Mk2 2500S in Carmine Red
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Re: Difference between Mk1 and Mk2 PI wheel trims
I stand corrected then but I always thought and was told that the fixing lug holes where different
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1962 1600 Vitesse Convertible in White
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1962 1600 Vitesse Convertible in White
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Re: Difference between Mk1 and Mk2 PI wheel trims
I don't quite understand what you mean by the fixing lug holes, Lee.englishbull wrote:I stand corrected then but I always thought and was told that the fixing lug holes where different
(P.S. I always thought lug holes were ears..... )
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1969 Mk1 2000 in Royal Blue
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1976 Mk2 2500S in Carmine Red
1967 Mk1 2000 in Gunmetal Grey
1969 Mk1 2000 in Royal Blue
1970 Mk2 2000 in Valencia Blue
1972 Mk2 2.5 PI in Triumph White
1973 Mk2 2.5 PI in Sienna Brown
1976 Mk2 2500S in Carmine Red
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Re: Difference between Mk1 and Mk2 PI wheel trims
Explain when see you next John
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1960 948 Herald Coupe in Alpine Mauve
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