Joe Curry wrote:
>
> Peter Ficklin wrote:
> >
> > Joe, et al...
> > The few nuts that I have are stripped out on the ends, I believe,
> > because the shank portion was too short, and there wasn't enough thread
> > to grab properly. The outer diameter of these is 0.68", or about
> > 11/16". The length of the shank (or "reach", as I call it is about 1/2"
> > with a washer. Because the wheels are about 1" thick, I figure I need
> > about 7/8" reach, although 3/4" might do. The Spitfire lugs that hold
> > the hubcaps on (late), you know, with the springs & washers, are just
> > under 21/32" od, - too small.
> >
Joe,
The ones from your son's car ( 13/16" long & 11/16" diameter) sound
like what I'm looking for. What I'd like to do is to get somebody with
Panasports/minilites to measure their nuts (be careful here!) &
compare. That way, if I know that they fit, I can order some new ones
from TRF, VB, etc.
Thanks,
Peter
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> Peter,
>
> I have 2 types of lugnuts. One set are aftermarket type and are
> approximately 13/16" long and about 11/16 wide where the shank goes
> through the hole. I think these also fit my son's slotted mags on his
> 66 spit. They came off a set of alloy mesh wheels I have from my 75
> parts car. THey are in pretty bad shape (finish-wise) and I don't have
> a complete set. However, I bet if a person was to take one to a wheel
> supplier, he could match them up.
>
> THe other type I believe to be the stock ones from the GT6 with the
> plastic washers (also on late model Spits) They are about 3/4 inch long
> at the shank by about 5/8 " wide
>
> Joe Curry '63 Spit
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