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Old Jul 24, 2010 | 12:19 PM
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Somehow one of the lug nut caps came off my 84, so I ordered one from Willcox - they sent one with threads, and 84s have the stamped steel caps that press on. Can't seem to find these, other than a version that has a domed top instead of flat. Anyone know where I can find the real thing? Alternatively, I'd replace them all with black chrome nuts.
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Old Jul 24, 2010 | 12:28 PM
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Those stock ones are a PIA.....the black caps start to come off after a while and they look dated...

Throw them out and get a set of Chrome ones from the parts store. They make the '84 wheels look better, if better can be used to describe anything with the '84 wheel....lol

Sorry for being an @ss.....I hate those wheels...after a few years of actually finding the black lugnut covers outside the front of my own house......I had enough.

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Old Jul 24, 2010 | 01:05 PM
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I like the wheels, and I want to keep my 84 looking original. Black chrome would seem like a good option.
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^^or just get a a set of acorn ones and paint them black....trouble is they will mar when you try to tighten them if you use cheap paint.
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Old Jul 24, 2010 | 03:22 PM
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Last year after I got them all off



I replaced them with real chrome nuts

The fit under the ARE plate - so I'm happy
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