Ron Hamilton Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 I appreciate the comments on my builds with Dog Dish Caps on Steelies. Here is the rundown on some of my favorite builds with them. 1971 Dodge Charger R/T Hemi 1965 Dodge Polara CHP Cruiser 1966 Chevelle Super Sport 1958 Chevy Biscayne 1960 Chevy Corvair 700 Sedan (Under Construction) 1068 Chevy Nova SS COPO 1969 Dodge Coronet R/T 1964 Pontiac GTO Convertible 1972 Olds 443 Holiday Coupe I have a few more Muscle, Compact, and Police cruisers to build with the aforementioned rolling stock to build, Some will surprise you, as I have to master a set of caps for a future build. Feel free to comment, and post your builds with Dog Dish Caps here. I would love to see them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike 51 Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 I've always called those hubcaps.. and the "big" ones, wheelcovers. (just like the car companies always did) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 Very nice!Ron, what paint did you use on that '72 Olds? I assume that's the same color that Chevy called Spring Green and Pontiac called Julep Green? I'd like to do a '72 Camaro and GTO in that color. Krylon makes a near-perfect match in their Shimmer line, but it is WAY too sparkly for a factory car (would be okay for a dune buggy or bass boat). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charger74 Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 Nice builts !! I love those dog dish. Right now i am building a 1973 charger with dog dish on it. Should be able to posts some pics by the end of the week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helix Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 Nice collection Ron, steels and caps ooze attitude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carman1 Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 LOVE POVERTY CAPS ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kmb0319 Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 LOVE POVERTY CAPS !What he said! Any muscle car is instantly cooler with them, imo. Beautiful builds, Ron!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Hamilton Posted August 29, 2016 Author Share Posted August 29, 2016 Very nice!Ron, what paint did you use on that '72 Olds? I assume that's the same color that Chevy called Spring Green and Pontiac called Julep Green? I'd like to do a '72 Camaro and GTO in that color. Krylon makes a near-perfect match in their Shimmer line, but it is WAY too sparkly for a factory car (would be okay for a dune buggy or bass boat).Steve,I had some Rally Green Paint from MCW, but I did not use it on this build. In 1972, Olds had a color called Radiant Green, which was not as bright as the 1968-9 Chevrolet Rally Green. I used Tamiya Bright Green Metallic Lacquer Spray. I liked the color, and knew that I would use it on something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 Steve,I had some Rally Green Paint from MCW, but I did not use it on this build. In 1972, Olds had a color called Radiant Green, which was not as bright as the 1968-9 Chevrolet Rally Green. I used Tamiya Bright Green Metallic Lacquer Spray. I liked the color, and knew that I would use it on something.Thanks! I have some kind of Tamiya Green Metallic paint around here, but it's not really like the '72 Spring Green/Julep Green I need (those are notably bluer). It's not quite Chevy Rally Green either, but I might lay it on an old AMT '69 Daytona as '69 Dodge Spring Green (NOT their Rally Green, which was the same as the Chevy color). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Great builds Ron.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Cant go wrong with steelies-n-caps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrObsessive Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 I've got a couple but they're mighty old now! The caps may not be 100% correct on the Dodge, but it was the best I could come up with at the time I built this (2000). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Haigwood Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 I've always called those hubcaps.. and the "big" ones, wheelcovers. (just like the car companies always did) I believe that full size or dog dish they all are wheel covers. This is what was originally called a hub cap. Covered the bearings on the hub. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 (edited) I've done a few with dog dish caps. But not so much because I really like them. More like because a set of full wheel covers wasn't available to me, or I didn't like the looks of them. I built the '61 Sunliner with them because I dislike the full wheel covers. The '65 Chrysler 300, as you can imagine, can be a little tough to find stock wheel covers for. I also built a mild custom '63 Ford pickup with steel wheels, but omitted the hubcaps in favor of some "inner" beauty rings. Kind of a hub cap I guess. Steve Edited August 30, 2016 by StevenGuthmiller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Haigwood Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 I've done a few with dog dish caps. But not so much because I really like them. More like because a set of full wheel covers wasn't available to me, or I didn't like the looks of them. I built the '61 Sunliner with them because I dislike the full wheel covers. The '65 Chrysler 300, as you can imagine, can be a little tough to find stock wheel covers for. I also built a mild custom '63 Ford pickup with steel wheels, but omitted the hubcaps in favor of some "inner" beauty rings. Kind of a hub cap I guess. Steve The ones on the 61 Sunliner look similar to the aluminum ones I ordered. The ones I ordered were supposed to be for early 60's Mopar but were way over-sized even on 15" wheels. I had to turn them down some and round the edges. (Your cars look great by the way) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Just since this thread has apparently turned into a sing-along, here's mine. '68 Roadrunner with 383 transplant, built more than 20 years ago... I assume Chevy Rally Wheel caps and Moon hubcaps are not in the spirit of this thread? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Hamilton Posted August 30, 2016 Author Share Posted August 30, 2016 Just since this thread has apparently turned into a sing-along, here's mine. '68 Roadrunner with 383 transplant, built more than 20 years ago... I assume Chevy Rally Wheel caps and Moon hubcaps are not in the spirit of this thread? Very Nice Runner Steve. I consider Chevy Rally Wheels and Baby Moons an upgrade people did over and above the base wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Some great models. That 4-door Corvair is to die for! (I know, I'm weird) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Hamilton Posted August 31, 2016 Author Share Posted August 31, 2016 Some great models. That 4-door Corvair is to die for! (I know, I'm weird) Not weird at all. I have a lot of work in that one, and I like the car. All I have to do is decide on the color, and go to work. The red steelies have narrowed my choices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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