The front left tire on the '77 Spider that I recently acquired fell off the other day while driving it. It wasn't that the lug nuts came loose, it was that the studs themselves stripped out of the rotor. With the help of a neighbor, I was able to limp it home on the spare tire with the one remaining bolt (only about 150 yards). After examining the rotor, it's clear that it needs replaced, as two of the four stud threadings are shot.
So, using my trusty Haynes manual, I manage to get the brake caliper and yoke off. Now, however, I can't seem to get the rotor off. I've tried tapping it with a hammer, but not too hard, because I really don't know what I'm doing.
Here's the catch -- I notice that the two spigot bolts that hold the spacer and the rotor in place are missing. In fact, the after-market rims that are on the car now do not even seem compatible with those two bolts (see pictures below). My fear is that a previous owner may have found some alternative (and scandalous) way to attach the rotor to the hub so as to use these 'custom' rims.
Anyone have any ideas? Thoughts? Much appreciated, and apologies if I'm just missing something obvious. Thanks!
The (presumably) original rim on the spare tire.
The after-market rims (left-rear shown).
The left-front rotor, brake/yoke removed.
. So, the rotor slips over the wheel hub something like this, yes?
