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.
>
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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