Well, I really splurged on my 56 Belvedere - bought a set of repro factory chrome wire wheels from Kanter and a set of Coker wide whites. Pulled the old wheels off and found out I have lug bolts on the rear and lug nuts on the front. Obviously, someone swapped front brake drums at some point (they are the correct 11" size, however). Anyway, the threads on some of the studs on the right front drum looked a little bunged up, so I thought I would replace them. Haven't got the first one out, or even to budge. So far I've used a hammer and a shop press with something less than full pressure. Before I really go to town on this and maybe warp the drum I want to make sure - these are supposed to be pressed out, right? Would it help if I heated the area a bit with a torch?
Finally, assuming that the drums are from a late 50s Dodge or Plymouth, are new studs readily available? The flat part on the inside of the drum looks a lot larger in diameter than the 60s stuff.
Thanks,
Curtis French
59 Coronet 2 dr hardtop
56 Belvedere club sedan
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