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Jul 26, 2006 | 01:25 PM

cbford

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Aw, Nuts.

Lug Nuts that is.

Hi Guys. I am a long time lurker, newbie poster. I have a question. I obtained a set of the late 70's, 15"x6" aluminum "slot" wheels. They are from a f100/150, so 5 on 5.5" pattern. I need to rework a few of the lug holes, and am curious what type of lug nuts these used stock. Were they acorn/conical, ball, or shank nuts?

Thanks

Jul 26, 2006 | 02:17 PM

seventyseven250

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are these foctory wheels? A picture of the wheels and maybe a close-up of the lug holes would help determine the type of nuts to use.

Or any wheel / tire shop should be able to tell you and get them.

Jul 26, 2006 | 02:31 PM

Mil1ion

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acorn.

Flat across outside & a bevelled against the rim

Jul 26, 2006 | 03:27 PM

cbford

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Yea, they are stock. I woudl post a picture, but the problem is the exisitng holes are ovaled, so I cant tell by looking if they are beveled. Million, I figure you are right, but the holes are slightly countersunk, to what looks like a taper surface for wheel alignment. I figured someone on here would have them on their truck and sound off.

If all else fails, I can weld them solid and redrill for acorn nuts.

Jul 26, 2006 | 03:36 PM

Mil1ion

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How about a brochure pic ?

scroll halfway down on right hand side.

http://www.tocmp.com/brochures/Ford-...e/FP79-19.html

I missed the "alloy wheel" mention.

In post #3, The "flat across the top..bevelled on the inside" was for stock nuts under a hubcap

Last edited by Mil1ion; Jul 26, 2006 at 03:39 PM.