Tom_S

OK, Thanks! I'm working on the rear first. I have removed one of the drums. I'll do that rebuild, then move to the other side. (I have a complete brake rebuild kit from MoparPro). That drum came off with the puller much easier than I had heard (on these forums) that it would. What a relief! Although the key stayed in the hub. Should I remove the key or can it remain there?

It's been 40 years since I have done any significant work on a car and now I'm starting on my '47 P15! Doing the brakes. I'm wondering where the best location is for jack stands if I'm going to take all 4 wheels off? Should I place them under the frame? Or, the axle and front suspension? I noticed that when I jacked up the frame and set the stands under the rear axle the body dropped a bunch when I let the jack down. I would rather have the body a little higher if that would be safe.

Success! Thank you all for your suggestions. Thanks to them and that special drum removal tool- the BFH, I now have both front drums off. On to the rear drums and then I'll work on brakes.

No, I haven't loosened that nut. I'm taking all suggestions I can get! I'll give those a try tomorrow ?.

I saw a video online where the guy (different make/model) removed the break mounting bolt and drilled out the brake holding clip. Could something like that work on the P15? Are brake shoes and/or drums readily available or are the hard to come by? (If I damage them trying to get it to move)

I have a 1946 Super Delux that has been in a barn for the last 10 years. I know that it was driven into the barn, but not touched since then. I figure the brakes are a good place to start since I remember that they needed help then also. I have not done anything with the engine. I tried to tow the car out of the barn, but it just squatted and wouldn't budge. I was afraid I would break the tow strap. I have read that the drum needs to turn freely in order for a wheel puller to remove the hub. I have backed off the brake adjusting cam and the drum (starting on the R front) still won't turn. Can I get some suggestions about how to get the drum to spin? I popped the bearing dust cover off and the outer bearing has grease and appears OK) I have a jack stand under the frame by the front passenger door and another under the front crossover Thanks in advance for any suggestions! Tom