"Then I took off the rear drums and backed off those brakes. While doing that I noticed that on the rear axle flange that the brake drum rests against there was a paper gasket that fit over the wheel studs."


I've heard a couple different opinions...and mine is that it was to keep the drum from rusting to the axle!


1937 Chevy Pickup
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1952 Chevy Panel
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1950 Chevy Coupe
Pictures!

I'd rather walk and carry a Chevy hub cap than ride in a Ferd.
I can explain it to you, but I can't understand it for you smile