I was in my 72 Opel GT having just dropped off my boss from a ride in the car. I was nearing home and doing about 65-70mph on the highway. I feel the back end get squirrelly and begin to slow down. It quickly gets worse and I feel like a fighter pilot bringing his wounded bird back on the ground. I weave through 2 lanes of traffic to the shoulder and slow to a stop. During the last 30 feet I see all 4 of my lug nuts pass by me. I get out and realize the wheel drum is now resting on the inside of the wheel rim. I shudder to think what would have happened if I lost that back wheel in the middle of heavy traffic.
I felt like an idiot.
But this thread makes me feel much better. I think my therapy sessions can be canceled now.