Thanks for the latest replies. Keeping the stock drums sound like the way to go and so much easier than mucking around with stuff that the car doesn't really need. I can put my energy and money into other areas of the car.

Backed of the adjusters on the siezed drum removed it for inspection and hey presto no more dramas -drove the car around the property. Everything works just fine including all the electricals, wipers, washers heater, etc, etc really, really impressed. Next week I will treat the car to a new battery - my first expense since the purchase.

So far going well - my mission is to get the car road worthy/regoed and then after this milestone begin toying around with it. Lowering, tyres/rims, low back sports seats, de bumpered, etc.

Thanks again for all the replies.




The car drove well, no clunks or adverse noises , clutch and gear box fine