Darn Thingy

[dq409]

Aubrey,,,,,, I can`t seem to get my lug NUTS off !!! I beat on it and beat on it and still can`t get it off !!?? Are they left handed or right !! I took an impact wrench to them and busted three off at the thing in the middle of the the round thingy that holds the tire on,,,,,,,Am I using the wrong pair of vice grips? I can`t tell if this pair is standard or metric? HELP !!! ,,,,,dq

[bobs409]

Providing this isn't a joke, (hard to tell with you dq!) ;)

You might try heating the lug nut a bit with a propane torch. Then, use a breaker bar with a pipe slippedover the handle, and it should come off.

Should be 3/4" standard size. They turn counterclockwise to loosen.

P.S. If you have any lugs that are rouned, you can try welding a good lug nut onto it and use that to turn it loose. The heat from the welding process will also help loosen the lug. - Bobs tip of the day. :D

[dq409]

GEEE,,Tanks BOB,,,,Used the accedileen torch but melted da mag,,,,

[bobs409]

DQ, your beautiful!!! :p

[dq409]

Here`s a larger picture ! heeee heeee

[CDNpontiac409guy]

Lookin good, DQ !

Yes, you will need the metric vice grips.Guess it don't matter now though, 'cause you melted that 15X8 1/2 Torq Thrust wheel.
There's a company here who can build up that wheel with molten aluminum and make it good as new.
Also, if you use enough heat, it won't matter... left or right thread... just turn it, and they'll spin right off !:deal

[jim_ss409]

:eek:That's a nice picture. Looks like you must have done too many drugs in the 60s. :D

[dq409]

Drugs?,,,Sixties???,,,I don`t remember,,but they tell me I had fun !! Me,,,1973

[bobs409]

Originally posted by jim_ss409
:eek:That's a nice picture. Looks like you must have done too many drugs in the 60s. :D


Jim, I'd say probably too many drugs in the 60's, 70's, 80's and at least half of the 90's to get that look. :D