'29 & '31 Wood Wheels & Lug Bolt Differences

[Guest imported_Speedster]

After receiving the '31 lug bolts , from Packin31, I discovered that there are differences between them and '29 lug bolts, and evidently the wheels are different also. The '29 bolts are about a 1/4" longer, in overall length. The head shoulder flange, on the '31 bolts, are thinner, But the biggest difference is that the '31 bolts have a rounded shoulder, where the head meets the shank, where the '29 bolts have a captured lock-washer. That should make the '31 bolts stronger but the '29 wheels are not countersunk for them. So to use these bolts, I think the best thing to do is get some 5/8" I.D. washers and counter sink them to fit the bolt heads. It's Always something! <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

[Guest imported_Speedster]

I found that 13/16" I.D. 1/8" thick Lock washers fill that space beteen the '31 bolt heads and the '29 wheels and from 10' away you can't tell the difference. So another problem solved. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

[Tom M]

Hi Rick,

I am glad to hear that you were able to find a solution to use the lugs. If not you could of sent them back to me and I would of refunded your money.

[Guest imported_Speedster]

Thanks, But 'If it don't Fit, I Make it Fit'. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

[K8096]

Check out e bay # 4609475133 - Packard lug bolts. Don't know if these are the type you're looking for, but it doesn't hurt to look.

[Guest imported_Speedster]

No, The bolts for Wire wheels are Too short for Wood wheels. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" />

Even I, Can't make those Fit. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Thanks anyway, tho.