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Old Nov 23, 2012 | 11:23 PM
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what size are the lugnut for a 1979 vette
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Old Nov 23, 2012 | 11:36 PM
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Originally Posted by johntouhy
what size are the lugnut for a 1979 vette
You should post in the C3 section of the forum
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Old Nov 23, 2012 | 11:53 PM
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You will likely get a better answer, faster over there.
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Originally Posted by johntouhy
what size are the lugnut for a 1979 vette
1953-1982 used a 7/16 - 20 threads per inch wheel nut.
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Old Nov 24, 2012 | 09:25 AM
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Originally Posted by mapman
1953-1982 used a 7/16 - 20 threads per inch wheel nut.

Pretty much standard GM for rally wheels, The aluminum wheels use special lug nuts.

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