(Mike, I'll take a set of your sleeves if you still
have them - btw deleivery time not critical)
I missed the the posting about the lug nuts that would
fit (is it mr. lugnut??) would appreciate htis info
too
does anybody know if the 12mm studs from a 510, 240 or
any newer datsun are the same diameter at the spined
part that holds them to the backing plate??
in other words - can i knock out the studs from a car
using 12mm-type and pull them into my roadster
Lou
--- Mike Harper <roadsterdude1600@yahoo.com> wrote:
> I just got my first run of the lug nut sleeves for
> the
> Z wheels, and they work as anticipated. They are
> cut
> nicely, but the cost is higher than I expected.
>
> Since Victor posted the link to the lug nut
> manufacturer who supposedly makes a .73 OD lug nut
> with a 7/16" thread, my whole project may be
> obsolete
> anyway. I visited the site but was unable to order
> the advertised nuts (new item?) I E-mailed them to
> ask
> why and have not gotten a response.
>
> If however these lugs are available for $25 for a
> set
> of 24, that sounds like the solution. In the
> meantime
> however, I have 2 sets of 16 sleeves that I will
> sell
> for a little less than my cost so far ($20 per set).
>
> That is way more than I wanted them to cost, and
> maybe
> after I get rolling with more they can be done
> cheaper, but unfortunately, not a lot cheaper. I
> have
> had several people who have said they want them, but
> at this price, and with the possibility of a lug nut
> alternative, I will understand if you pass.
>
> For someone on the list with some good machine
> tools,
> they can be done pretty cheap if you have a good way
> to cut the tubing. Contact me off list and I will
> tell you the specs and where I got the tubing if you
> want to mass produce some. I supposedly have more
> comming, but my guy is kinda slow.
>
> If I find that interest has waned, I'll call off any
> further investment. Let me know.
>
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