56 Horn Rings

[Jeff Cantor <jcantor791@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I came back today to several digest messages with a lengthy  
discussion on these horn rings.  I'd like to add my voice to the  
request for more info and pictures on the welded repair as I can't  
see myself paying $600 for a SS reproduction.  That said, I'd be  
happy to help that effort if I can.  I have two rings (sorry, neither  
for sale), one with the beginnings of the typical crack and one with  
lots of pits but no structural problems.  If either would be of use  
as models to the gentleman who was looking into reproductions, I'd be  
happy to lend one out for this purpose - contact me off list.

One last thought, since any recasting would still require plating in  
order to match the color and shine of the center hub, might there be  
a cheaper material to use other than SS that would still be stronger  
than the original white metal?

Jeff
'56 Sedan
Trenton, NJ