Got both the drums off, wasn't all that bad at all.. i was pleasantly surprised...and to top it off.. everything looks like it is in great shape...the shoes are still nice and thick.. no cracks, the drums are nice and smooth.. just got to clean up the surface rust on those.. the springs look good..

apparently my partner in crime was messing with the adjusters yesterday.. hence why all of a sudden it wasnt moving.. i needed to pull the brakes apart anyway.. so no time like the present...

thanks guys