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Topic: Help, big problem!
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stinger
Gearhead Posts: 160
From: mn
Registered: Feb 2003
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posted 03-25-2003 02:11 PM
   
I recently purchased a car from california and it was delivered too me in MN. I just went outside today too take the tires off too start restoration and the tires have those locking nuts on them. Well, needless too say, no tool too unlock them. Ive tried auto stores and they say they dont have anything too get them off. I tried a couple of tire places with no luck. What do I do?
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steve'66
Gearhead Posts: 6150
From: Sonoma,CA,USA
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 03-25-2003 02:20 PM
Last time I ran into that years ago, I welded an old socket to the lock and removed it. Grind the socket off and use it again for the next one.Good luck, SteveW
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cobraii351
Journeyman Posts: 46
From: Altoona, PA
Registered: Jun 2000
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posted 03-25-2003 02:52 PM
Or find a 12 point socket that just fits over the lock and pound it on with a hammer. and turn it off by hand. Don't use an air gun it will break the socket loose from the lock.
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JoeD1860
Journeyman Posts: 48
From: Arizona
Registered: Mar 2003
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posted 03-25-2003 03:23 PM
I'd call a tire shop and se what they say.Joe
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Glens67
Gearhead Posts: 309
From: Petaluma
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 03-25-2003 03:51 PM
Stinger
Just weld a nut on the lock get one large enough to weld on the inside diameter. A muffler shop should be able to help or a friend with a wire welder. Don't wast a socket.------------------
Glen
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 19611
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 03-25-2003 07:01 PM
quote:
Originally posted by cobraii351:
Or find a 12 point socket that just fits over the lock and pound it on with a hammer. and turn it off by hand. Don't use an air gun it will break the socket loose from the lock.
Works every time. Use a 1/2 breaker bar on the socket. 
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Bloose
Gearhead Posts: 252
From: Milwaukee, WI
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 03-25-2003 07:11 PM
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Originally posted by Moneymaker:
Works every time. Use a 1/2 breaker bar on the socket.
This is how I got mine off when I lost not just one, both 2 keys for the locks on my wheels. Mine were even designed to avoid this sort of thing. B-loose
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capri man
Gearhead Posts: 3138
From: doerun, ga.
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 03-25-2003 09:06 PM
you might go to your local ford dealer and if they know and trust you, they can take the vin and order you new keys.------------------
mike r
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