Originally Posted By 67SATisfaction
Mid-morning update -

I backed the adjuster ring off, and the closure plate is nice and loose.
I realized I could get a better look if I adjusted the ring ALL the way off.. so far off that the 'closure plate' is completely loose and rests out-of-the-way on the axle flange..

All I see behind it is... rust.. and a few pieces of the old white foam gasket...
The back of the closure plate is also rusty.

I found my old steel rim and am trying to rig something up with scissor jacks.
- Art


Ok that is what is stopping you , the rust , heat , some PB blaster and a slide hammer ,something like this , Vatozone might have a loaner ?

http://www.harborfreight.com/heavy-duty-slide-hammer-and-puller-set-16-pc-60327.html

running up my post count some more .