I want studs on my Drum not lug bolts

[ferris_bueller]

So my 62' VW Baja bug is kicking butt and taking names.......... except for a slight problem with the front passenger drum. It currently only has 3 of the 5 lug bolts on it because 2 of the holes in the drum are stripped. I was wondering if there is an easy solution for just drilling out those holes and adding studs on them so I wouldn't have to worry about lug bolts anymore or if I just have to replace the whole drum (hopefully not because I am a broke college kid now).
Any information is use full you guys (and girls) are the best!!!

[gt1953]

Do yourself a big favor replace the drum(s) a matched set for the front. Keep the old good one for a spare.
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[busman78]

Stripped is stripped, studs will not cure the problem.

[Q-Dog]

The answer is to use press in studs. Ream the holes to the correct size for the stud you are using and press them in. Depending on what drums you have, you may need to spot face the back side of the drum so the stud heads don't hit your brake parts.
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[busman78]

Not 100% sure but I believe the early drums require the backside to be milled flat at each hole so the press in stud will sit flat (90* to the drum face), and or to clear the brake hardware, that is after the five holes have been drilled/reamed to the correct ID for the press in stud.

Unless he is a broke college kid with a mill then at least replacing that one drum is a better deal.

[Cusser]

Take the drum to a machine shop, see if (1) it can be saved and/or (2) if it's worth saving.

[Sharp64]

The rear wheels on my dune buggy were using the stock lugnuts and aftermarket wheels. I had one on each drum strip so I grabbed a set of studs and was able to get them to hold. It’s worth a try.
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[ach60]

[Jacks]

You could tap the stripped holes to 14mm and use bus/late bug lug bolts. Pretty simple, really.
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[Helfen]

No problem installing Lugs into drums. I did this on a front drum and balanced the drum, I then use the drum to balance wide five wheels.