LH and RH Thread Lug Nuts

MadMax3426 said:

Having 1962-1963-1964 Plymouths and Dodges---right side=right threaded studs---left side (drivers side)=left threaded studs. Just weighting in.

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Thank you.

Rightey tightey lefty loosey for most.

left hand nuts go back to at least the 1800s with the Conestoga wagons and Studebaker wagons, which were the primary wagon for the Union Army during the civil war. Most likely the nuts went left in Roman days. During World war one General Pershing insisted only dodge trucks be used in the war, as they could run flat out and the wheels would stay on, as compared to Fords. and when WW2 started the Govt mandated all Military vehicles have left hand thread on the driver side. But, after the war GM and Ford went back to their old ways. (not sure what year)
I get a kick out of watching Gunsmoke, , where Quint the Blacksmith is working on a Wagon,(studebaker is stenciled into the frame) and the writers were accurate in portraying the original wagon where quint is tightening the nut left with a really cool unique tool to fit inside the hub.

apparently Mopar people were strong on safety and reliability, VS the competition, and very stubborn as well!Lol