Hey Tony, Hows thing been?
Your neck nut width would probably be considered 1 11/16, as that is a pretty standard/average size. I don't know of any steel string right of hand that has a 2 inch nut but Seagulls come close at 1.8 inch and are a great bang for the buck guitar...
As far as putting steel strings on a classical... It's not a good idea. The soundboard on a classical is designed and braced differently than a steel string. They are built much lighter in order to respond/vibrate of the lower tension nylon strings. The necks are also not designed to carry the tension of steel strings. Putting them on would cause structural issues real quick and probably trash the guitar!
When considering your next guitars nut width, be sure to consider neck profile as well. Ordering a steel string for a wide neck can be misleading...Be sure to try first! Classicals generally have a thinner neck than you find on most acoustics and grabbing a wide and thick neck can be a handful to work around.
Btw... By any chance are you familiar with the Chocowinity area? I've lost the phone number to Blounts Creek fish camp/campground right outside of town and can't find it online. It's pronounced more like blunts... I'm trying to book a couple of cabins for a fishing trip up your way in May... Maybe we can hook up and play for a bit 
Just thought I'd ask in case you knew of it. 
-Pix
[b][color=#FF0000]If your brain is part of the process, you're missing it. You should play like a drowning man, struggling to reach shore. If you can trap that feeling, then you have something.
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