68 barracuda front 10 inch drum mysteries

Don't know if this will help. Just a photo of my 68 Valiant 10'' front.No pin.
Yeah, I get confused with the right/left adjusters.I go by the teeth on the wheel and how the adjuster lever turns them,they only work one way.
Your pin problem can be re-man shoes.Just guessing.

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