55.2-59 Heavy Duty Front Brakes

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I'm working on a project to recreate the "heavy duty front brakes" option available for '55-'59 1/2 ton trucks. I'm using parts from a few different models. So far I've collected NOS front drums from a '67-'71 3/4 ton G van; backing plates, wheel cylinders, and hardware from a '59-'64 full size car, and NOS hubs from a '63 1/2 ton as these are six lug and use tapered wheel bearings. I've also collected a few different sets of shoes since aftermarket information is a bit muddy. If this works it will give 11" X 2.75" brakes vs OE 11" X 2.00" brakes.

The goal is to assemble the parts to see how they fit together before disassembling the truck. Does anyone have a stock spindle they would be willing to part with for a reasonable price? Or does anyone know of a source for a reasonably priced spindle? 55-59 definitely work, but GM parts books show the same forging number from 47 - 59 although they have a different part number before 1950.

Thanks,