Need A Little Nut Help...Lug That Is

I recently purchased a set of old style American mags. I'm enclosing a pic of one of 'em. I'm having a problem. I can't find shank type lug nuts that aren't too long. There is a picture of the nut and one of the nut in the wheel (you can see the shank sticking out a little over 1/16 inch). Using two washers does not solve the problem. The wheels are not beveled, and if you will look, the wheels are designed for a washer and not a beveled nut. Any suggestions? BTW, I bought the four wheels with brand new 21070R14 tires for $335.00

One more thing, anyone recall the correct name for this style of American Racing wheel?

 

I have a brand new set of those lug-nuts I bought accidently years ago. How long is the shank on the set you have ... it looks identical to mine in the picture ...

 

Without the washer, the shank is 3/4". I'd love to have some 1/2".

 

Mine are the same ... McGard makes "Short Shanks"

http://www.mcgard.com/automotive/product.asp?page=6&group=10

 

"One more thing, anyone recall the correct name for this style of American Racing wheel?"

i call them "old rims"...frank...

 

Hey Hawkco, What car are they going on the 73?

BTW, Do you or anyone else know where I can get some plastic Ford center emblems like that or something like it?

 

They are going on the '73. I think they are going to look good. The center caps came with the wheels. I have no idea where the previous owner bought them. I bought these wheels and tires from someone in the Chicago area via e-Bay.

 

Gee, Frank. For somethng that old, I thought you would've referred to it as a "contemporary."

 

I would thread a stud into the lug nut and cut off however much you need with a cut off wheel. Just cut deep enough to cut off the shoulder. Then back the stud out and that will keep the threads clean. I've done this before myself.

 

What did you do about the bevel? That bevel sure makes it nice on getting that first one started.

 

Grinding wheel.

 

I figured that. I was hoping for a solution where I didn't spend a couple of evenings cutting and shaping 20 nuts. I may just spring for a new set (if I can find 'em). I saw some with real short shanks at Advance Auto Parts this evening. They only had four and I thought that they were too short. Dan's link to McGard might prove useful.

 

Back 20 yrs ago I was married, had kids and was always flat broke. I had to make due with what I had or could pick up real cheap. I actually cut them with a hacksaw.

 

Twenty years ago, I was married, no kids, and flat broke. Probably would've done the same thing. I appreciate the advice, Dennis. I know where it comes from.

Today, I can afford to blow another $30 bucks for another set of lug nuts, If I can find a set. What a bummer of having to do that work, not because of affordability, but availability.

 

Come on Terry ... Your dad has 20 Million dollars of metal working equipment and you want to spend another $30 so you don't have to trim your lug nuts down!