I've never driven a External band brake,let alone a mechanical brake car.So I was wondering are they any good,since chevy changed them in 1930 to internal drum on all 4 wheels.Should I rebuild as is or is say a 1930's rear brake setup better.

Rebuild as is and keep your car all original. With the proper linings and adjustments your car will stop just fine.

Several years ago the National pre-29 tour was to the top of Pikes Peak. The management was very concerned because almost all the cars only had two wheel brakes, only the 1928s had 4-wheel, and to make matters worse, they almost freaked out because they were external brakes. A quick lesson in the theory that a hot drum EXPANDING increased the brakes rather than brake fade. They were not fully satisfied until we were all down from the peak.

Thanks Again,I do want to keep it Original since My Uncle bought it new as GM employee.But its in sad shape,all there minus two disk wheels.I plan to start on it in the fall and use this time to learn and plan.

That is reassuring news Ray. I still have some issues with the cross shafts binding and that will be the next project here at Poverty Sinks, Texas. right after Income taxes get electronically transported.

Zoomo; I have a couple of 20" disc wheels you can have for your project. No charge, just happy to see them go to good car. I will be driving past Detroit on April 24th, going to our Lower Mi Region,30th annual VCCA swap and sell, in Monroe, Mi. as I hope many people will. Zoomo, send me a private message or email and we will hook up. Regards, GVD