odd lug nut
 

As I was going through some of my dad's Model A stuff I found an open ended lug nut. It is the same as a regular lug nut except it does not have the "acorn" on it. Does anyone remember ones like this or why they were used? Just curious about it.
Thanks!

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The A i bought has a lug nut like that that has a wheel stud through it and it fits in my rear spare tire carrier on the back of my coupe. Doesn't look like a stock part, but looks like something someone made up. I don't know what the original nut was for.

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I remember seeing them back in the 70's but I'm not sure of the purpose behind them. Hoping someone here can enlighten me!

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Looks to me like it could be used either way around. Maybe one end is for flogged out stud holes before the dished washers were available?

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I was thinking somewhat the same as Synchro909, but more like maybe, if one end got buggered up, just turn it around.

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And now from way out in left field...attaching pullies to rear wheels, as in use on farms, ranches and such

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I haven't thought about that. That would keep the acorn nuts from bottoming out. You may be on to something...

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Looks like the lug nuts used on some race cars with long wheel studs. Closed end lugs would bottom out before they were tight.

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That could be possible. I know they are the same size as a Model A and since they were in with a bunch of A parts I assumed they were associated with an A.

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They're used on race cars: https://www.moroso.com/double-end-lug-nut46300/

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Exactly, they can be installed either way during a pit stop.

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Ok thanks for the answers! I'm always curious when I see something that isn't common. ��