In case anyone is following this post...today i found the "Clunking" sound on her first ride up and down the street.  The spare tire retaining frame, located underneath the stake bed, is loose and hanging freely since there is n spare tire present.  So this frame swings forward and backwards hitting the chassie frame.  This was an easy fix.  I removed it until I pick up a spare.

Recent Update for this past week.  I created a jig, placed the jig in my workbench vice and bent the brake bands heal and toe areas of the bands to be more consistent with the diameter of the wheel drums.  Then I sent out both the rear brake bands and the front brake shoes for re-lining.  They are due in this week.

Making progress. Good job.

@junky Just a little "heads up". If you desire or are expecting an immediate stop when you apply the  brake pedal, and since you have already removed the spare tire carrier, I would continue shopping for the previously mentioned boat anchor.

That being said, My 1935 Chevy Standard Series Coupe stops very well with mechanical brakes. I replaced the linings about 3 years ago and adjusted by following the instructions in the Chevy Shop Manual.

Mike