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ynahpetscnb
06-06-2007, 10:23 PM
What lug nut is used on a 1968 Buick rally wheel? And where can i get them?
It is a GS Skylark, if that matters.
rogbo1
06-07-2007, 09:33 PM
Looks like you might be out in the boon docks of Minn.
So don't know how far an Autozone or the like is, but I would go
there and try some. They lots of sizes and styles to pick from.
ynahpetscnb
06-07-2007, 09:45 PM
They have 3 or 4 diffrent ones that will hold the wheel on, but I wanted to know wich one was the correct one. Or does it matter?
rogbo1
06-07-2007, 10:03 PM
Sorry, I don't know correct, I usually go with what looks good.
Good luck anyway. Has the snow melted yet?
flynbuick
06-08-2007, 05:42 AM
If yoy want factory correct contact Mitch:

http://www.v8buick.com/showthread.php?t=126683&highlight=mitch+nuts

mitchromanowski@sbcglobal.net


If the size is like a 70 theyar 7/17 20.

Check to see if a 68 used the acorn nuts.
buickx
06-08-2007, 08:04 AM
I bought a set off of Mitch...They are not the same as the orginals....I have an nos orginal...his are smaller in height.....:af:
flynbuick
06-08-2007, 08:06 AM
Owen I have just eyebaled them and both are acorn nuts by style. I think the originals had a thin cap over a steel body and are not reproed. So I suppose it would be better to say his are much closer to the originals than the long type sold at Autozone.
mazzy70
06-08-2007, 02:21 PM
I got my stainless ones from CARS.. They look very nice, and will never rust cause they are 100% stainless. No caps to loosen up either. 75 bucks though is a little steep for a set..I cringed when I clicked the confirm order button..lol..:TU:
flynbuick
06-08-2007, 02:22 PM
Mitch sells the polished stainless nuts such that you can comb your hair by them.
JOE RIV 1
06-08-2007, 09:15 PM
great info:TU:
ynahpetscnb
06-08-2007, 11:22 PM
Thanks, For the info!
buickx
06-09-2007, 05:58 PM
Jim,

Sorry for being so aggitated, I've been looking for for the correct wheel nuts for many years, so after getting his (which are the same one year one sells for a lot less) they are about 3/4 the size of the orginals....they do look like the orginals, but smaller...:rant:Plus...you better carry a correct Wheel Wrench...your orginal is is to big for these nuts...
Jim Rodgers
07-06-2007, 06:13 AM
FYI.


Hi Jim,

I'm not going to stock lug nuts for the time being. I usually purchase them from CARS in NJ.

I do have the center caps if you should ever need them.

Mitch