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Title: Correct Acorn Lug Nuts
Post by: cwmcobra on January 15, 2018, 06:37:59 AM: Any good replacement acorn lug nuts out there? I know Mitch Romanowski offers some that are not quite right. I recall a thread a couple of years ago on a project to make stainless reproductions, but I'm not aware that it got off the ground.

Thanks for the inputs!

Chuck
Title: Re: Correct Acorn Lug Nuts
Post by: dsags on January 15, 2018, 08:15:15 AM: Jon Thompson did make up a few sets in stainless steel. They were very nice. Who knows, someone may have a set they would be willing to part with.

Dan
Title: Re: Correct Acorn Lug Nuts
Post by: cwmcobra on January 15, 2018, 08:29:08 AM: Thanks Dan. If anyone has a set of Jon's reproductions that you'd like to part with, please PM me.

Chuck
Title: Re: Correct Acorn Lug Nuts
Post by: Mister T on January 15, 2018, 04:35:22 PM: Quote from: cwmcobra on January 15, 2018, 08:29:08 AM
Thanks Dan. If anyone has a set of Jon's reproductions that you'd like to part with, please PM me.

Chuck

PM sent. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Correct Acorn Lug Nuts
Post by: WkillGS on January 15, 2018, 10:36:41 PM: The ones offered by CARS are close. Even the Mr Gasket acorn nuts are similar to stock.
You choice depends on how 'correct' you want and your budget.
Title: Re: Correct Acorn Lug Nuts
Post by: gssizzler on January 17, 2018, 09:54:39 AM: Could look into doing these again ! I know it has been 2 years since I last had done this ! I was unable to do them because of the cost and I was knee deep in Doctor bills!
Title: Re: Correct Acorn Lug Nuts
Post by: gssizzler on January 25, 2018, 01:11:14 PM: I would do a small run of these ,have two sets sold so would like see if there is interest still from 7 or 8 people! Best price as the machine shop had kept the drawings and cutting programs is $215 before shipping and not polished! :headbang:
Title: Re: Correct Acorn Lug Nuts
Post by: Buick_65 on January 25, 2018, 02:28:03 PM: Quote from: gssizzler on January 25, 2018, 01:11:14 PM
I would do a small run of these ,have two sets sold so would like see if there is interest still from 7 or 8 people! Best price as the machine shop had kept the drawings and cutting programs is $215 before shipping and not polished! :headbang:

I'd be down to jump onboard for a set.
Title: Re: Correct Acorn Lug Nuts
Post by: gssizzler on January 31, 2018, 02:32:45 AM: These will be in production soon! :headbang:
Title: Re: Correct Acorn Lug Nuts
Post by: 35chevcoupe on January 31, 2018, 08:41:25 AM: I,m in for a set .
Title: Re: Correct Acorn Lug Nuts
Post by: gssizzler on February 17, 2018, 02:14:52 AM: These are in production hope to have all of them in my hands by the end of the month !
Title: Re: Correct Acorn Lug Nuts
Post by: mdkd on February 17, 2018, 12:41:52 PM: Jon

Can I still get in on this?

Milton
Title: Re: Correct Acorn Lug Nuts
Post by: gssizzler on February 17, 2018, 11:14:51 PM: Yep for sure! I will put you down for a set! I would have liked to combine the original post but can't!
Title: Re: Correct Acorn Lug Nuts
Post by: gssizzler on March 07, 2018, 01:02:14 PM: Just in case you guys forgot how nice these look with the road wheels! I will have the lug nuts by tomorrow!
Title: Re: Correct Acorn Lug Nuts
Post by: gssizzler on March 08, 2018, 09:57:30 AM: There here! :headbang: I will pm every one from this post and from the original post! Best deal I can come up with is about. $60 for polishing if anyone is interested! Only seven sets not spoken for!
Title: Re: Correct Acorn Lug Nuts
Post by: 35chevcoupe on March 08, 2018, 11:23:03 AM: Jon , I would be interested in having them polished .
pm sent
Title: Re: Correct Acorn Lug Nuts
Post by: mdkd on March 10, 2018, 05:36:48 PM: Jon

Will send PM requesting polishing

Milton
Title: Re: Correct Acorn Lug Nuts
Post by: gssizzler on March 23, 2018, 02:52:32 AM: Guy's thanks for your purchases! Sure wish more things where able to be made for our cars!
Title: Re: Correct Acorn Lug Nuts
Post by: gssizzler on April 05, 2018, 10:41:47 PM: I am down to 5 sets left! have some sold to local people! Thanks everyone!
Title: Re: Correct Acorn Lug Nuts
Post by: gssizzler on May 01, 2018, 09:31:50 AM: 4 sets left! Thanks again!
Title: Re: Correct Acorn Lug Nuts
Post by: gssizzler on May 06, 2018, 11:37:40 AM: Down to 3 sets! Thanks again everybody!
Title: Re: Correct Acorn Lug Nuts
Post by: gssizzler on May 10, 2019, 09:30:24 PM: One unpolished set left ! NO PlANS TO EVER MAKE THESE AGAIN!
Title: Re: Correct Acorn Lug Nuts
Post by: Jimbo on June 18, 2019, 01:04:30 PM: Fusick Cutlass catalog #53C page 39 shows "new reproduction" of acorn lug nuts # WN713 set of 20 for $100.00. Did anyone look at these, and are they correct for the GS?
Title: Re: Correct Acorn Lug Nuts
Post by: gssizzler on June 18, 2019, 02:15:52 PM: I want to say these are 3/4 hex ?, not the 13/16 that the originals are! They are a nice repo though!
I would check with Fusick and see what size hex they are! They could be used, but be mindful of the cone
on the lug as they will wreck the nut seats on the wheel if not right!
Title: Re: Correct Acorn Lug Nuts
Post by: gssizzler on September 10, 2019, 07:48:08 AM: Sold Out! Thanks
Title: Re: Correct Acorn Lug Nuts
Post by: Jimbo on October 10, 2019, 01:25:41 PM: Finally called Fusick...they are the 3/4" hex.
Title: Re: Correct Acorn Lug Nuts
Post by: gssizzler on October 12, 2019, 12:09:42 AM: Ok,! Good to know! I believe the ones inline tube and others sell are also 3/4 hex!