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Offline mdkd

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1965 GS Lug Nuts
« on: May 22, 2012, 08:11:21 PM »
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I am looking for a clean set of 1965 Buick GS Lug Nuts.

I ordered a set of 7/16-20 Stainless Steel  Lug Nuts for a Skylark that have just arrived.

They are very high quality and pictured on the right side of the picture below.

I am concerned they may not be the exterior size I am looking for.

The Lug Nut to the left is 7/16-20 and the center one is 1/2-20.

The Lug Nuts that came on my car are 7/16-20 and look a lot different.

Does anyone know what is correct and where I could get them if this new set isn't?

Thanks

Milton
65 White GS HT My Pride & Joy
31 in Registry 2022 BCA Gold
65 Red White GS Convert 99 in Registry
SOLD to a good home in Ohio
65 Black GS HT - SOLD to a good home local
Several 64-65 non GS HT & Convert Sold
64 Special 4dr parents bought new not 4 sale

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Re: 1965 GS Lug Nuts
« Reply #1 on: May 23, 2012, 05:13:49 PM »
Hi Milton,

Here's a photo of a '65 GS lug nut that came off the hardtop. So I'm confident that it's an original. It's looks like the first lugnut in your photo is an original 7/16-20. The closest reproduction that I can find to it is the same as the last lug nut in your photo.

John

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Re: 1965 GS Lug Nuts
« Reply #2 on: May 23, 2012, 08:04:11 PM »
John

Thanks as always.

The Lug Nut on the left is a sample from the Mark Ascher collection.

Thanks to the two of you I really know what I am looking for.

I'll stick with the stainless for now.

Milton
65 White GS HT My Pride & Joy
31 in Registry 2022 BCA Gold
65 Red White GS Convert 99 in Registry
SOLD to a good home in Ohio
65 Black GS HT - SOLD to a good home local
Several 64-65 non GS HT & Convert Sold
64 Special 4dr parents bought new not 4 sale

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Re: 1965 GS Lug Nuts
« Reply #3 on: May 23, 2012, 08:40:25 PM »
Calling Jon Thompson......

Mark
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66 Impala 396/TH400/12 Bolt "Project Rodent Remediation" - Almost Done
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Re: 1965 GS Lug Nuts
« Reply #4 on: June 01, 2012, 02:35:02 AM »
Milton, Mark, John , Hi guys the lug nut in John's pic looks correct! size should be 13/16 hex with 7/16- 20 originals where tool steel with chrome plating! The two different stainless one's  I know of are the ones Cars Inc and Mitch Romanowski sell! I want say the one's Cars sell are the smaller hex size used on the 68 - 72 cars and the ones Romanowski sells might be the same to!? the  tappered cone on these are less pronounced than on the originals. If you use the 13/16 size lug nuts you will have to find a big car lug wrench! this is also correct!( cat , electra). Many years ago my friend Al and I did some in stainless, for our cars! I think Loren has a set to! I still have the profile cutter used to cut the acorn but stainless and the cost to make them is to expensive last time I checked we would have to charge over $ 200 per set! Jon

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Re: 1965 GS Lug Nuts
« Reply #5 on: June 01, 2012, 06:02:04 PM »
Jon Thompson, the man, the myth, the legend, the go-to-guy with all the right answers. Great to have you on board!

Thanks,
John

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Re: 1965 GS Lug Nuts
« Reply #6 on: June 01, 2012, 09:32:19 PM »
Jon I would buy a set if you would have them made!
Starc
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Re: 1965 GS Lug Nuts
« Reply #7 on: June 01, 2012, 10:43:03 PM »
Jon,

Maybe you should test the waters and see what demand is. I'd absolutely buy a set too.
Post here & on the "other" Buick forum and see what kind of feedback you get.

Mark
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66 Impala 396/TH400/12 Bolt "Project Rodent Remediation" - Almost Done
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Re: 1965 GS Lug Nuts
« Reply #8 on: June 05, 2012, 06:03:00 AM »
Jon

Thanks for your input.

The Stainless 7/16-20 (Smaller Nut in Picture) I received was from Mitch Romanowski along with a set of 65 Center Caps.

Like I said the Quality was very good and so was the service but not the exterior size I was looking for on a 65.

Each Nut came individually wrapped in plastic.

I would also be interested in a set of the correct size if it would help you decide on a run.

Milton
65 White GS HT My Pride & Joy
31 in Registry 2022 BCA Gold
65 Red White GS Convert 99 in Registry
SOLD to a good home in Ohio
65 Black GS HT - SOLD to a good home local
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64 Special 4dr parents bought new not 4 sale

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Re: 1965 GS Lug Nuts
« Reply #9 on: June 05, 2012, 08:48:01 AM »
Agreed.  I was trying to use the 3/4 Stainless from Mitch on my torque thrust wheels, just not enough taper for me to be comfortable.
I have original 13/16 ones that are pretty tattered but the will serve.  I'm "in" if new 13/16 ones are offered! :occasion14:
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Re: 1965 GS Lug Nuts
« Reply #10 on: June 05, 2012, 09:35:43 AM »
Would be in for at least one. A set of the stainless incorrect ones is almost $100.

Dan
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Re: 1965 GS Lug Nuts
« Reply #11 on: June 06, 2012, 12:33:45 PM »
Guys, I will work on getting a quote in a smaller production. I wish we could talk a vendor into making these as they are used on all 65-67 GS, Skylarks, Specials, Sport Wagons they could also be used on any A-Body Gm 64-72 ! although not correct! Not sure if they were used on any of the 442 , Goats , SS's ? also would look nice on these cars to ! Jon

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Re: 1965 GS Lug Nuts
« Reply #12 on: June 06, 2012, 09:19:20 PM »
Your the man Jon! Thanks keep us posted.
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1965 GS Hardtop 4-speed working on
1968 GS 400 Hardtop 12.23@113.7mph
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Re: 1965 GS Lug Nuts
« Reply #13 on: June 12, 2012, 01:48:05 AM »
Did some more research, the lug nuts were also used on the 68 cars also! The lug
wrench that you want to look for is used on the 61-66 big cars . I have two quotes that I am working on with some machine shops will post asap! Jon

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Re: 1965 GS Lug Nuts
« Reply #14 on: July 09, 2012, 07:19:55 AM »
Jon

Any hope for your small run yet this season.

I know negotiations can be touch and go so don't tip your hand if inappropriate.

Milton
65 White GS HT My Pride & Joy
31 in Registry 2022 BCA Gold
65 Red White GS Convert 99 in Registry
SOLD to a good home in Ohio
65 Black GS HT - SOLD to a good home local
Several 64-65 non GS HT & Convert Sold
64 Special 4dr parents bought new not 4 sale