Brake drum removal HELP

Cuda Hunter said

That one is the half inch size as noted by the thread @Daves69 posted above.

Nails cut, bottom of drum will pull out.
top of drum will not give.

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Have you tried disconnecting the brake line and unscrewing the wheel cylinder??? That's most likely what is holding the top up, the nail studs from the wheel cylinder to the brake shoes...