Hey gang - it's been a while since I posted - life's been too darn busy.

Anyhow - I lost my driver's side rear tire going down the road Friday! Less
scary than I thought something like that would be but trumatic none the
less.

It appears that the only damage I have is the threads on the axle, the
castle nut, and the backing plate. I found a new axle on the samba - and I
can get the castle nut from our vendors. I can also get the backing plate -
however they're a bit pricey - I am wondering if anyone out there has a
decent used backing plate they'd like to sell me (one for each side would be
great)? I figure if they are in good enough shape I could rehab them a bit
with a good wire wheel treatment and some POR.

My other question is just a general experience type question. After
inspecting every thing the damage seems a lot more minimal than I expected -
but what can't I see? What other things should I be looking at that may have
had some damage but isn't apprent visually?

As always thanks ahead of time.

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Thanks,

Jeff
'85 GL (Gertie)
'90 Carat (Grover - the noble parts donor)
'78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus