Looking to find some original Buffalo #3 wheels or centers, and one right side locking hex nut.
Thanks,
Dave
Wanted-- Buffalo #3 wheels or centers and one RS hex nut
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Re: Wanted-- Buffalo #3 wheels or centers and one RS hex nut
If you are trying to piece together a set, take note that there are at least 3 different variations of wheel centers (minor shape differences), and 2 variations of hex nuts (engraving). You may consider posting some pics of the variation you are hoping to find.
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Re: Wanted-- Buffalo #3 wheels or centers and one RS hex nut
Kevin, thanks for the reply. I currently have no wheels or wheel centers. I have 4 hub nuts but one of the right side nuts is non-locking, and the threads are cut a bit too small to thread onto the hub. The minor diameter, and I'd assume the major diameter as well, are about 40 thou smaller than the other nuts. I could try to rethread it a bit deeper, and I probably will, but would still like to find a locking unit.
I have a left and right of one style that only have 'left side' and 'right side' stamped, and the other left is similar to those that you make. See attached.
I'm not very picky about which style I find, considering they're already a mismatched set. Ideally, I'd like another right to match the shiny left I have with the buffalo on it.
I have a left and right of one style that only have 'left side' and 'right side' stamped, and the other left is similar to those that you make. See attached.
I'm not very picky about which style I find, considering they're already a mismatched set. Ideally, I'd like another right to match the shiny left I have with the buffalo on it.
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Re: Wanted-- Buffalo #3 wheels or centers and one RS hex nut
The nut in the first picture is a reproduction, and the second is an original. The nut without a lock is a reproduction as well, and were threaded 2-1/2” thread rather than the original 2-17/32”. There were some originals (I believe later production) that had the full engraving, but most had the left/right side stampings.
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