brake drum removal suggestions...

[dwoods]

Greetings ; just jacked up truck last night removed tires and getting ready to do a complete/well over-due brake overhaul - front to back.
I'ts been years since I've had them apart and I'm anticipating a fight - espeasially with the rears! Any suggestions would be welcomed on the best way to get them off without getting too beat up...

Also ; I'm going to be sticking with drums ,but it seems to me that the last time I tried to find replacment rear drums - they were difficult in locating the right ones - and that was long ago. So any suggestions on the best parts for the buck - your recomendations as to the best places to purchase brake parts would also be greatly appreceated.

67 3/4 ton Chevy long stepside with coil springs.

Thanks in advance ;

Dave