[T3] headlight rings

[Jim Adney]

On 1 Sep 2011 at 8:43, Bobsnotch at aol.com wrote:

> Well, Russ explained to me why SB 12 rings are sought after (the ones with  
> SB 12 and Hella stamped in them). They were made of brass, then chromed. 
> This is  why they don't rust out like the later versions (of the same style 
> ring) do. 

I thought all the OG rings were chrome plated brass. Could the rusty 
ones be aftermarket? I've also got a chrome plated plastic ring that 
I'm pretty sure is aftermarket. At least that one won't rust.  ;-)

I'll have to do some checking with a magnet.

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Jim Adney, jadney at vwtype3.org
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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