[geezer#99]

Originally Posted by ChevySixty6

I guess you could take the wheel bearing nut off, then disconnect the rubber
hose and pull the whole backing plate off with the drum and shoes. Then take that to your friend and replace parts on the bench.

That's the route i'm going to have to go, 'cause i can't get that @%&#ing
drum off, even after backing off the shoes, spraying with penetrating oil, heating the drum, pulling on it, banging on it, and throwing stuff at it.

On the front the drum is riveted to the hub. 3 rivets. Between the studs. That's why they won't come off!!!!