I think you should be able to pull the brake drums off the hubs without pulling the axles. They might be stuck good, but with some work should come off the hubs. You should not need to pull the axles.

Someone will correct me if I'm wrong...

1955 1st GMC Suburban | 1954 GMC 250 trailer puller project | 1954 GMC 250 Hydra-Matic | 1954 Chevy 3100 . 1947 Chevy COE | and more...
It's true. I really don't do anything but browse the Internet looking for trouble...