$20 Set of 20, 7/16-20 Acorn Lug Nuts

Discussion in 'Ebay Parts and Cars' started by 1968_GS400, Dec 27, 2023.

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  1. 1968_GS400

    1968_GS400 Founders Club Member

    Not my listing, but I bought some.

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/125572030602


    Seller also has them listed for $50 under different listings, but they appear to be same ones.

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/121958315934

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/111971183108

    I’ve purchased 2 sets and gave one set to my dad for Christmas for his Chevy. He liked them too, especially since they aren’t capped. One set I received has 7/16-20 laser engraved on side and others did not.

    I haven’t taken the ones off my car yet to compare but these appear to be high enough quality for me, chromed, 1 piece and not capped.

    I saw where others are selling highly polished ones that may be more show quality, but if you are just looking for less-expensive originalish looking ones, I liked these for $20 for a set of 20.

    From what I can tell they are being sold on eBay by this Pennsylvania company, who is likely importing them. I’ve purchased other things from them in past that I liked.

    https://themotorcompany.com/


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  2. FJM568

    FJM568 Well-Known Member

    Nice.

    Just ordered a set.

    Wish they had metrics because I need a set for my GN.
     
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  3. BUQUICK

    BUQUICK I'm your huckleberry.


    When they arrive let us all know if they have the size engraved on them. 1968_GS400 said he his were 50/50. For this price I don't mind if it has the size on them but I'm just curious.
     
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  4. 69WILD

    69WILD Ron

    I ordered also. Look better than what I currently have. I'll report back when received also. ;)
     
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  5. Dano

    Dano Platinum Level Contributor

    I have a set & thought they were a decent deal $ $45. Not sure if they have the size engraved/stamped & didn't care much but will check. Been meaning to compare to orig. @ $20/set might order a couple more.

    I'm not crazy about stainless lug nuts. Never heard of any issues w/the ones Cars/Todd sells & I understand Gorilla has a line of them but McGard (US/OE manuf.) looked into it many years ago & concluded there was torque retention issues w/stainless.
     
  6. 1968_GS400

    1968_GS400 Founders Club Member

    These are chrome plated steel. I’ve gathered they were correct style for 65-68 and part of 69 but many prefer these even for later year cars because they are a solid 1-piece.

    Maybe you are referring to the stainless steel capped nuts? They sell those reproductions too.

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/125442977863

    My understanding is the capped nuts came later starting sometime in 1969. Many didn’t like them because the stainless steel caps would often fall off.

    I thought this thread had best discussion of history

    https://www.v8buick.com/index.php?threads/acorn-nuts-for-raylle-wheels.53867/
     
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  7. Mart

    Mart Gold level member

    Now only if the seller made N25 tips for a decent price like those lugnuts...:)
     
  8. 69WILD

    69WILD Ron

  9. 1968_GS400

    1968_GS400 Founders Club Member

    I’m not sure if they switched to capped stainless on big car in 69 like they did A-body, but if so some 69s may have used 1/2-20 acorn chrome plated nut. It doesn’t appear the eBay seller sells inexpensive ones of those but you can see them on this page:

    https://www.buickcenters.com/wheels--lug-nuts.html

    The ones in your link are for Ford and are different but for $20.95 seems like a good deal. I like the look of them.
     
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    1968_GS400 Founders Club Member

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  11. 69WILD

    69WILD Ron


    I believe you are correct that the height is different. The 1/2-20 seem to be slightly taller when comparing the pictures they have. First is pictured the 7/16 and then the 1/2. ......Still seems like a great affordable upgrade to have for my cars.
     

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  12. 69WILD

    69WILD Ron


    The shape does seem almost identical to the ones offered by buickcenters.com pictured.
     

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  13. Dano

    Dano Platinum Level Contributor

    I realize these are chrome plated steel - I was referring to the solid stainless "repro"nuts. Interesting that thay also have the stainless clad.
     
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  14. 69WILD

    69WILD Ron

    I'll report back on each set. ;)
     
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  15. GSXER

    GSXER Well-Known Member

    Got 2 sets 20231229_004420.jpg
     
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  16. 1968_GS400

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  17. FJM568

    FJM568 Well-Known Member

    When did you order?
    Tracking on mine puts it anywhere between Sat and Tues.
     
  18. GSXER

    GSXER Well-Known Member

    Like next day fedex PA to NY 20231229_033201.jpg
     
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  19. Mart

    Mart Gold level member

    I bought one set that just got delivered. The bag was not sealed, but torn open. All lugnuts were loose in box. The chrome is not the best and one acorn top has a 3/16" flat on it. I'll see if the seller responds with a replacement for that one.
    I'd call these seconds, set aside by quality control.
    These pics are after I polished them with Collinites 850 metal polish.
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  20. Mart

    Mart Gold level member

    3 failed my go- nogo test on a new stud. Needed chasing. 17038797306291306035401357104714.jpg
     
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