Goldilocks wheel stud dilemma
 

folks, i decided to replace the wheels on my 1966 Coronet. All went well until i came to the drivers side rear wheel studs. The replacements are just not working for me, one is too small, i think those are for the front, and the replacement for the back, purchased from Napa, just won't seat themselves. I've even ground them down to that they have a similar taper to the originals in the hopes that will help then attach, but no dice.

they will fit if i'm able to knock them in with a hammer, but doing that with the hub still on is impossible. I'm wondering if it's a big deal to take off the hub, or the disk section with the holes for the wheel studs, so that i can knock em in with a hammer and then put the hub back on. thanks in advance for any suggestions.

best, Paul.

Put the lug nut on backwards and add a few lg washers and tighten it up...

I just chuck them up in the lathe and cut them down.. Or Open up the holes in the drum to fit the stud.. :)
Other than that... Press them in... Just make sure you have the rite stud...

That's the way I've done it.