04-30-2022, 03:48 PM | #1 |
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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.
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04-30-2022, 07:10 PM | #2 |
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Re: odd lug nut
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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04-30-2022, 07:34 PM | #3 |
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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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05-01-2022, 01:36 AM | #4 |
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Re: odd lug nut
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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05-01-2022, 02:31 AM | #5 |
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Re: odd lug nut
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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Re: odd lug nut
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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05-01-2022, 05:40 PM | #9 |
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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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05-02-2022, 10:41 AM | #10 |
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They're used on race cars: https://www.moroso.com/double-end-lug-nut46300/
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05-02-2022, 11:29 AM | #11 |
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Exactly, they can be installed either way during a pit stop.
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05-02-2022, 07:24 PM | #12 |
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Ok thanks for the answers! I'm always curious when I see something that isn't common.
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