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on the Internet for over 30 years! and not clogged down with Ads! Again, thanks! | | | | Joined: Aug 2022 Posts: 100 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Aug 2022 Posts: 100 | Do all early stovebolts running their original drivetrain use the same lug nuts? I am needing a few for my 1946. Do all the AK and AD trucks use the same lug nuts?
Care taker of a 1946 1/2 ton. Pretty much period correct original. Danny T, from B’ham, Al
| | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,832 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,832 | All use a 7/16-20 (NF) until disc brakes were introduced in 1971 on trucks.
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| | | | | Joined: May 2015 Posts: 11,037 Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums | | Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums Joined: May 2015 Posts: 11,037 | If you're talking AK and AD trucks up to 3/4 ton, then yes, they use the same lug nuts. Size is 7/16 - 20.
Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truckFollow this saga in Project JournalPhotos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together. | | | | | Joined: Aug 2022 Posts: 100 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Aug 2022 Posts: 100 | Thank you guys for the quick response. Just wanted to make sure before I purchased the wrong lug nuts
Care taker of a 1946 1/2 ton. Pretty much period correct original. Danny T, from B’ham, Al
| | | | | Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 Crusing in the Passing Lane | | Crusing in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 | Hardware stores that carry NF nuts and bolts are a good source for matching bolts to carry around for testing!
Ed
'37 GMC T-18 w/ DD 4-53T, RTO-610, 6231 aux., '95 GMC running gear, full disc brakes, power steering, 22.5 wheels and tires. '47 GMC 1 ton w/ 302, NP-540, 4wd, full width Blazer front axle. '54 GMC 630 w/ 503 gasser, 5 speed, ex fire truck, shortened WB 4', install 8' bed. '55 GMC 370 w/270, 420 4 speed, grain, dump bed truck from ND. Works OK.
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