[Formulabruce]

GORILLA #41178 is what I have been using..on "Honeys". There are others that make these "Buldge" type with a 60 degree seat. ( they do have a small makers mark on one of the flat sides)
here they are at amazon http://www.amazon.com/Gorilla-Automo.../dp/B000CMH48M
On ebay, similar
http://www.ebay.com/itm/20-Chrome-7-...-/140996292327

[njsteve]

Those repro capped nuts are the only ones I could find. I hate them with a passion! The first time you loosen them, it distorts the cap and the damn cap comes off and sticks in the socket. GRRRRR. I have yet to find a decent replacement that doesn't do that. The only way I found to keep them on the nut was to use a dab of silicone under the edges of the cap. I don't like the Gorilla nuts as their chrome tends to crack very easily and then they rust. Why can't someone make a nice reproduction???? Every manufacturer just seems to go about 75% of the way and then thinks we won't seem to notice or care.

[Formulabruce]

I have used the Gorilla nuts for many years, wax them before installing. I dont swap my wheels like people with multiple sets do though. The Gorilla "style" nuts are the safest way to go, and have a close original look, and no cover to come off. We stocked a bin of aftermarket long thin , no buldge type of lug nuts at the delership just for the same reason Steve mentioned about the stainless cap comming off. They didnt look good on Honeys but its what worked on many type of wheels, and solid nut.
The Gorilla "Acorn Buldge" style Lug nut ARE available in "Stainless" steel now, gotta search a bit but they can be found. they are 2-3X the cost of the triple chrome plated Gorilla Steel nuts.
here is link to some, http://www.ebay.com/itm/20-GORILLA-S...5fffa3&vxp=mtr

[njsteve]

The original GM capped nuts on my white 73 are crimped at the base so that they can't come off. That seems to be the one step that repro manufacturers neglected to do.

[Formulabruce]

Originally Posted by njsteve

The original GM capped nuts on my white 73 are crimped at the base so that they can't come off. That seems to be the one step that repro manufacturers neglected to do.

yup, they are but the repops just have a slightly bent lower lips around the sides, which isnt much
Techs not using the correct fitting socket on their air gun can easily ruin originals, yes Im guilty.
I do prefer a buldge seat on a old, worn wheel.
Doubt we will see any prefect repops

[njsteve]

I have switched over to using an old, hand operated, four-way lug wrench that has a forged, tight fitting socket, and have not had any problems since. You're right about the modern air gun and socket problem. Most places have those damn, one-size-fits-most, metric sockets that do the damage.

[FunctionalShaker]

Jumping back a bit... sometimes it's just too cold to paint outside -- or it's windy, or buggy or leaves are falling. Fall is usually the best time -- temp. and humidity-wise.

[Bentwheelbob]

Especially out on the western frontier....

The nice thing about the "paint booth" is that it is never too hot, cold, windy, rainy....I am blessed to have the space I have to indulge my obsessions.

[Formulabruce]

sweet!! the original look is all there on the wheels.

[The Boss]

I've got three sets loaded in the truck, see you in a few hours!

Look great Bob!

[Bentwheelbob]

Originally Posted by The Boss

I've got three sets loaded in the truck, see you in a few hours!

Look great Bob!

Don't forget the cooler. I've got a 13 year old here that would love a go kart for Christmas too, if there's room. What a cool find that was.

[Judge273]

Put some F60s on those...Looks great. Hope all is well with Dave too! 13 yo girls don't want go carts...haha

[Bentwheelbob]

Originally Posted by Judge273

Put some F60s on those...Looks great. Hope all is well with Dave too! 13 yo girls don't want go carts...haha

Yeah, I have thought about getting Poly's, but hate to spend the $1200 - I've gone broke buying engine paint...

MPD is doing much better. Discharged last night. He may have had a very mild heart attack, but an extremely high potassium level in his blood seems to be the main thing drawing focus. They have tweaked his med's and put him on a lot of new stuff, but he should be back in action for a few more laps...

I thought one of the benefits of being a parent was that you got to buy your kid things you wanted as a child, but either could not afford or could not convince your parents would not result in severe bodily injury. I better be careful though, because the last time I popped off here a Black Car ended up in the Hot Rod Garage.

[njsteve]

Yeah, ya gotta hate that when people call your bluff! :-)

Great to hear that Dave is better. It was great meeting him when he came up and picked up the black car. What a character.

[Formulabruce]

looks PUURRRFECT!!

[Bentwheelbob]

I work to live...and I am looking forward to living the next few days.

A few things planned for Black Car this weekend. After getting the honeycombs all cleaned up, I had a hard time not doing a little more while the car was up in the air and without wheels. I blasted the brake drums, repainted them and took them to my tire guy and had them turned today. I also cleaned up and repainted the wheel flanges. I think I will clean up the suspension and other wheel well components tomorrow before reinstalling the tires. Nothing crazy, but some progress.

MPD is coming over in the morning for a little recuperative therapy. He is doing well and slowly getting back into the swing. He appreciated all the support from the PY brotherhood. Here's a few pictures:

[Bentwheelbob]

Well, the wheel project is finished and they look much better. All I need now is to let the paint cure really well and then install the chrome trim rings. Just kidding - no trim rings. In addition to blasting and painting the drums and axle flanges, we also removed and painted the shocks, removed, blasted and painted the bump stop brackets, and did a good general cleaning and degreasing. The only thing that I did not get accomplished was removing and repainting the leaf springs. It looks like they have been wet and are rusting on the sides, and the top and bottom surfaces don't look too hot either. Steve stenciled the part number on them when they were replaced and I'll need to figure out where to get an appropriate stencil to replicate that touch. Here are some pictures:

[Pepi]

Looks good. I wish I had your garage and lift

[njsteve]

Looks great. (Nice of you to re-index the tire letters in the same spot...like they were before) :-)

P.S. Keep the side moldings, they set the car off nicely.

P.P.S Or if you decide to remove them, then put on the white/silver reflective 1972 Formula stripe that went down the side of the car.

[Bentwheelbob]

Originally Posted by njsteve

Looks great. (Nice of you to re-index the tire letters in the same spot...like they were before) :-)

I wondered if you would notice, and would have bet that it did not get past your radar.

A couple of questions...What is the story on the leaf spring stencil? I assume that replicates original factory markings? Also, the brake lines on the rear axle are flex lines. Would they have been flex originally, or would they have been hard lines?

Thanks,

Bob