You might try heating the drum big time with a big propane torch flame. Expanding the drum a little bit with the heat might just do the trick. I've never needed to do that on my '48 but it has worked on several other somewhat newer trucks after road deicer has done its dirty deed.

Last edited by Wally / Montana; 04/06/2015 3:10 AM.

1948 3/4-Ton 5-Window Flatbed Chevrolet

34 Years. Now with a '61 261, 848 head, Rochester Monojet carb, SM420 4-speed, 4.10 rear, dual reservoir MC, Bendix up front, 235/85R16 tires, 12-volt w/alternator, electric wipers and a modern radio in the glove box.