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

Today's update. My recent posting of my concerns of what should be my expectation of stopping (braking issue) lead me to remove the front brake shoes and the rear bands for evaluation. Yes, I had made the brake adjustments to their max and still had to use the emergency brake to stop my truck. That's what caused my concerns. The brake linings were seriously worn and needed replacement (brass rivets seriously worn down – drums look fine, no scores or high polished surfaces).

I googled searched for brake specialist for my relining need and found Palmer Spring of Providence RI (401-351-8300), by word of mouth from a friend, a local company specializing in not only relining my shoes and bands, but they specialize in Brake Systems (including turning of drums, etc), Front End Components, and Suspensions not only for today's vehicles but for custom and vintage vehicles. They have been in business for over 100 years. AND their prices are very reasonable. Thank you Palmer!

While I was waiting for the linings to be installed I started on adding the “Signal Lights Accessory System”. Yeah, most will remind me that this system is not original to the 29 Truck, but I live in an area of the country where many drivers on the road not only are poor drivers but they have no license, registration or insurance. Sooner or later, one of these individuals would plow into my rear end, due to only one brake light, and then sue me for negligence. In my area, they would win.

I'm still not on the road yet. Shooting for May 1^st. Now, on to completing my brake and signal light work! Further update will follow.