hi Jeff.
I have good used rear brake vanagon backing plates, for both sides.
pmail me and we can talk about how much , shipping etc.

not sure what you mean 'lost a tire' .
usually  that would mean a tire got damaged/destroyed ..
which usually only hurts the wheel rim if anything..

so maybe you mean your LR wheel separated from your van while driving ?
what exactly happened ?

I won't say "No one communicates very clearly anymore."

Scott

----- Original Message -----
From: "Jeff Lincoln" <magikvw@GMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Sunday, September 25, 2011 12:24 PM
Subject: Question and parts request.

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