Bob, my brake system must not be Huck on the rears, but the front brakes sound like what you're describing. Each rear brake has 2 adjusting star wheels, but the wheels seem to move the shoes themselves. The wheel cylinders have rubber cabs on each end and the rod that engages on the shoe, the rods are not threaded in.

Here is a link to what I have:
Brake Manual


1951 Chevrolet 6400