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Title: 57 for d dog dish caps..
Post by: Jeff Norwell on 2010-11-17 15:18
are these things repro'ed today or is it a hunt?
I have 2 already..(I think!).....need 2 more
thanks guys.

(http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q7/JEFFNORWELL/Picture4-3.png)

Jeff
Title: Re: 57 for d dog dish caps..
Post by: JPotter57 on 2010-11-17 18:37
It's a hunt for now.  Every now and then a guy on ebay posts an NOS set for around 180-200 or so..Keep your eyes open...
Title: Re: 57 for d dog dish caps..
Post by: smurfee on 2010-11-17 18:55

 


posted & have still been looking for one for about 5 mos. :unitedstates: :icon_bigsmurf:
Title: Re: 57 for d dog dish caps..
Post by: RICH MUISE on 2010-11-18 06:06
I'm curious...are these caps a few of you are looking for chrome or stainless.
Title: Re: 57 for d dog dish caps..
Post by: Hoosier Hurricane on 2010-11-18 06:16
Rich:

Since they develop rust pits, they have to be plated.  '58s are the same except the relief area is painted gold instead of white.  John
Title: Re: 57 for d dog dish caps..
Post by: JPotter57 on 2010-11-18 07:57
Smurfee, you mentioned the lettering on yours was different than others.  I thought they were all the same.  Can you post a picture?  Also, Lou, can you weigh in on this?
Title: Re: 57 for d dog dish caps..
Post by: Zapato on 2010-11-18 09:57
Are the differences year specific or were they caused by different suppliers? Wondering as I had a 66 Fairlane GT and found 3 slightly different instrument panels during that time, subtle enough that no one would notice.  Figured Ford had more than one vendor supplying parts. And these were found all on GTs.

I remember while back Smurfee posting pictures that showed the noticeable differences. This is the kind of stuff that drives restorers crazy not so much hotrodders.

Zap-
Title: Re: 57 for d dog dish caps..
Post by: Lgcustom on 2010-11-18 12:36
Jeff,
I have a set that I think are in pretty good condition. I'll try to get a photo. PM me if you're interested.
Title: Re: 57 for d dog dish caps..
Post by: wildhog on 2010-11-18 15:04
JEFF, I HAVE A FEW N.OS. CAPS, LET ME SEE IF I CAN FIND WHERE I HIDE THEM. TOM
Title: Re: 57 for d dog dish caps..
Post by: suede57ford on 2010-11-18 17:34
They are tought to find in super nice shape.   There have been a few on ebay lately.

I also need one more good one to make a set for my Courier.
Title: Re: 57 for d dog dish caps..
Post by: Jeff Norwell on 2010-11-18 17:48
Fellas.I may have secured a set..I will post a pic when they arrive..I know I have 2 out in the shop somewhere.....god only knows where(LOL)....I will have a gander this weekend.
Title: Re: 57 for d dog dish caps..
Post by: smurfee on 2010-11-18 18:32

  I have seen these with 2 different size letters, the one I am looking for is like the posted set, lost one on the highway who knows where? :unitedstates: :icon_bigsmurf: