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Wheel nut locks - ID help request
I recently bought a 1940 Buick which is about 60% a 1979 Camaro. The engine, tranny, rear end and front suspension all came from the donor car. It's not a showcar but should be a nice driver after I get a few things sorted out.
The previous owner put a very nice set of wire wheels on the car in 2013 with spline type locking wheel nuts but could not locate the key for the lock nuts. It is not a regular spline as the splines are varied in width.
The shop which installed the wheels doesn't have a clue about the locks. I am hoping someone may recognize the locks and tell me what brand and maybe where I can buy a key...
I can get them destructively removed but both shops I spoke with said 'there may be some wheel damage'. One shop uses a left hand thread remover; the other hammers on a 12 pt socket. Either way, I'd prefer to have the key if anyone can help.
Thanks for any help....
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Wheel nut locks - ID help
In over 45 years of driving everything from smoking junkers with rusted out floors, a TR3 with real wire wheels, to a Jag and several vintage cars I have never had anyone attempt to steal wheels. I lost a radio (and a side window) on a 1986 Caprice, and we've had a couple cars broken into by what the police think were kids looking for cash and whatever else was left in the cars. We live in a fairly rural area, maybe if we were in a big city the story would be different.
When I've bought cars with wheel locks I usually take off the locks because they irritate me. This is the first time I did not notice the locks and didn't get the key.
I had to order regular lug nuts. The fellow at Dayton Wheels in OH was very cheerful and helpful. When I get them I'll first try the hammer on the socket routine. Thanks for everyone's help and assistance. It's nice to know you guys will help even when I didn't know much about what I was asking.
Happy Holidays to all,
Jim