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Ozark Tim · 04-21-2009, 03:35 PM

I bought a set of 4 aluminum slots (15" 5 lug for 71 & up 1/2 tons) from a person on this sight and they do not have lug nuts or center caps with them.
I was wondering if anyone has ever had to find something like this and if so is there a place to go for em.
One more thing. I have looked and cant find any real identifying casting marks on the wheels so not sure what brand they are???
Any help is greatly appreciated!
Tim

Longhorn Man · 04-21-2009, 03:49 PM

If those are the old ones, from the 70's and early 80's, you'll need shanked lug nuts and washers.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/McGar...21510009r21684

cdowns · 04-21-2009, 03:57 PM

i doubt those wheels ever had center caps most slotted mags back then didnt come with caps

67chevemall · 04-21-2009, 04:02 PM

http://www.gorilla-auto.com/

They are the lug kings

Email em

Ozark Tim · 04-21-2009, 05:00 PM

Very nice!
Thanks so much for the help!
Tim

**special-K** · 04-21-2009, 06:34 PM

These shanked lig nuts are commonly refered to as mag-style.The shanks vary in length so ne careful to not get too long of a shank.I`d recommend not mail ordering them.We have Prp Boyd around here,do you?Bing!(sound of my memory working as I type)...I just remembered I recently bought some at a Napa store packaged as Napa parts.A good tiere store will have them "and" I know mine want you to bring one in to measure from.If not possible,as in you don`t have one,they want to get one to check with then order the rest.It`s dangerous if the shank bottoms out before the nut torques into the wheel...think sheered studs.

BluTrukker · 04-21-2009, 08:12 PM

I don't want to hijack, but what about the center caps. I just got some slots and they have 3 small bolts that hold the center cap on. Where can I go to find center caps?

Ozark Tim · 04-22-2009, 05:17 PM

I wound up calling the Gorilla people that I was referred to (see above) and they had me call a place in Oklahoma City called Massey's Accessory Shop 405-239-2010.
Mrs. massey was awesome and together figured out what I needed plus hooked me up with center caps to boot......
Call them they were really helpful.
Tim

04-21-2009, 03:35 PM	#1
Ozark Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Oakville, MO Posts: 1,018	Lug nuts for custom wheels question I bought a set of 4 aluminum slots (15" 5 lug for 71 & up 1/2 tons) from a person on this sight and they do not have lug nuts or center caps with them. I was wondering if anyone has ever had to find something like this and if so is there a place to go for em. One more thing. I have looked and cant find any real identifying casting marks on the wheels so not sure what brand they are??? Any help is greatly appreciated! Tim Attached Images

04-21-2009, 03:49 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Lug nuts for custom wheels question If those are the old ones, from the 70's and early 80's, you'll need shanked lug nuts and washers. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/McGar...21510009r21684

04-21-2009, 03:57 PM	#3
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Lug nuts for custom wheels question i doubt those wheels ever had center caps most slotted mags back then didnt come with caps __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

04-21-2009, 04:02 PM	#4
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	Re: Lug nuts for custom wheels question http://www.gorilla-auto.com/ They are the lug kings Email em __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 307 3ott fleetside 1967 Chevy C/10 V8, 3spd, fleetside lwb.Sold 1967 Chev C/10 step, 383, M21. SOLD

04-21-2009, 05:00 PM	#5
Ozark Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Oakville, MO Posts: 1,018	Re: Lug nuts for custom wheels question Very nice! Thanks so much for the help! Tim

04-21-2009, 06:34 PM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Lug nuts for custom wheels question These shanked lig nuts are commonly refered to as mag-style.The shanks vary in length so ne careful to not get too long of a shank.I`d recommend not mail ordering them.We have Prp Boyd around here,do you?Bing!(sound of my memory working as I type)...I just remembered I recently bought some at a Napa store packaged as Napa parts.A good tiere store will have them "and" I know mine want you to bring one in to measure from.If not possible,as in you don`t have one,they want to get one to check with then order the rest.It`s dangerous if the shank bottoms out before the nut torques into the wheel...think sheered studs. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

04-21-2009, 08:12 PM	#7
BluTrukker BOHICA Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Stewartville, MN Posts: 440	Re: Lug nuts for custom wheels question I don't want to hijack, but what about the center caps. I just got some slots and they have 3 small bolts that hold the center cap on. Where can I go to find center caps? __________________ Trying to save someone from their own stupidity is like teaching a pig to dance. It is a waste of your time, and it annoys the pig!

04-22-2009, 05:17 PM	#8
Ozark Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Oakville, MO Posts: 1,018	Re: Lug nuts for custom wheels question I wound up calling the Gorilla people that I was referred to (see above) and they had me call a place in Oklahoma City called Massey's Accessory Shop 405-239-2010. Mrs. massey was awesome and together figured out what I needed plus hooked me up with center caps to boot...... Call them they were really helpful. Tim

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