Where do I buy the correct style lug nuts for my 71 GS?

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  1. green71stage1

    green71stage1 Well-Known Member

    I am looking to replace my original lug nuts on my 71 GS. I just bought a new set on eBay that the company claims are correct. They are a alot taller and they do not seat correctly into the rim. I sent some pics to the company and waiting on a response. A eBay search located another company who states this: [FONT=Arial][COLOR=#6f191e]1964-77 Buick ralley wheel, lug nut set, 20 pc These are the correct 3/4 hex size with the correct taper at the wheel. [/COLOR][/FONT][SIZE=1][COLOR=#072f67][FONT=Arial][SIZE=1][COLOR=#072f67][SIZE=4]Made from steel, with factory chrome finish.[/SIZE][/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/COLOR][/SIZE] This is 7/16-20 thread for all A-body, x-body NOT for the B-body Fullsize they use 1/2"

    Here are some pics of mine. Any help would be appreciated.

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  2. flynbuick

    flynbuick Guest

  3. green71stage1

    green71stage1 Well-Known Member

    Thanks Jim I will check those out. I am assuming NOS ones are difficult to find?
     
  4. flynbuick

    flynbuick Guest

    The last set I saw was at the Buick 100th Anniversary in Flint which is more than 10 years back.
     
  5. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member

  6. CJay

    CJay Supercar owner Staff Member

    The repros are very nice. I have a set of originals which do not look like the capped one in your picture. They are a stainless steel capped acorn that has a slight point to it.
     
  7. green71stage1

    green71stage1 Well-Known Member

  8. green71stage1

    green71stage1 Well-Known Member

    Jason, one of my 20 looks like this. I assumed the other style was the originals. Do yours look like this? IMG_1593.JPG IMG_1594.JPG

    Thanks Keith
     
  9. CJay

    CJay Supercar owner Staff Member

    You really cant capture it in a pic, but the acorn has a slight point to it. The repros are identical but just in one piece stainless. The repros are Duane approved!

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  10. CJay

    CJay Supercar owner Staff Member

    Here's a pic of some I have floating on my workbench. The acorn tips on these are slightly damaged

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  11. green71stage1

    green71stage1 Well-Known Member

    Thanks for posting the pics. They look similar to mine except mine is not capped.

    Which repro's are approved? The ones from Mitch or CARS?
     
  12. 72STAGE1

    72STAGE1 STAGE 1 & 2

    Year 1 repro's are 1 piece stainless and really nice, close as your gonna get , like $9 each last time I bought them about 2 years ago I think. Maybe cheaper than that can't remember.
     
  13. CJay

    CJay Supercar owner Staff Member

    They're $9 each at YO. For a set of 20, they're $180! CARS has the same set for $96
     
  14. wovenweb

    wovenweb Platinum Level Contributor

    Is there a website for CARS?
     
  15. CJay

    CJay Supercar owner Staff Member

  16. flynbuick

    flynbuick Guest

    See post #2 supra.
     
  17. green71stage1

    green71stage1 Well-Known Member

    I ordered a set from Mitch. Thanks for everyone's help!​
     
  18. Buicksky

    Buicksky Gold Level Contributor

  19. wovenweb

    wovenweb Platinum Level Contributor

    Thanks also!
     
  20. CJay

    CJay Supercar owner Staff Member

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