1957 Chevy COE question.

[Tn. Wayne]

Its the 7700 series. The front brakes are stuck. I noticed an 'L' stamped into the stud for the front lugbolts. I assume this means they are left handed threads?? Would the rear duals be left handed also? Have not attempted to loosen any yet.
Thanks for any info.

 

[wilie in mn]

Yup, should be left hand threads on left side of truck, right hand on right side.
UNLESS you have cast-spoke type wheels with the little clamps. Those are all right hand thread.
Willie

 

[Tn. Wayne]

Thanks for the reply. Glad I didn't try to loosen the lugs yet.
I don,t think its the spoke wheels. They look like steel, with those bands to hold the tire on. Think they have 5 oblong holes in the wheel. Didn't notice any type clamps.

 

[ericlb]

definitely steel wheels, the spokes are cast, with spokes, [ think crager classic style mag wheels from the '70's, but the truck ones are very heavy duty looking [ they are heavy too], usually painted black and ugly, on these style wheels just the outer rim comes off the truck to change a tire, kind of like a mobile home style wheel,