I agree that you've most likely got a brake shoe that isn't releasing & is in continuous contact with the drum, assuming you have original style brakes. Pull the hub & check to make sure the return springs are in place & functioning. If it isn't that then it's probably a bad bearing.


Chuck
1950 Chevy 1/2 ton (all original)
1951 Chevy 1/2 ton (future streetrod)
1941 Chevy coupe
1938 Chevy coupe streetrod