David Lee, I'm not sure who your comment is directed to, I was agreeing with Fred, not to be in disagreement with you, simply pointing out that rear drums from a 3500 pound truck under a 1800 pound bucket with front discs is quite sufficient for most of the cars being built for their designed purpose. Are disc better? Uh....let me think...of course, but many guys are building on a budget, true hot rodding style with bone yard parts, etc, and don't have the skills, or the need to convert from drum to disc when there are many other issues that their energy and money would be better invested. Most do this HOBBY to have an excuse to get out and hit the car shows, cruises, and perhaps grab some attention along the way. Honestly, most of these cars aren't going to compete with six figure super cars... light to light, maybe, I bet most of these things seldom see 100 mph. It's mostly about expressing personal tastes, skills, and perhaps some Freudian undertones.... big motor, little car.... T-estosterone bucket, lol... I'm not poking at anyone, I'm there too...427 BBC, 4 speed in a bob tail t..lol. Just for fun! I see it sort of like taking a smooth running, mild 500 ci caddie engine out of a 5000 pound land yacht and stuffing it into a 3000 pound nova. Would a blown 454 be faster? Yea, but that cheap built nova will be a hand full and very fun. No arguement, just different perspectives. If we're talking about building the bestest, fastest, baddest, whatever super t with unlimited budget and unrestricted time and parts availability, I very seriously doubt that we would all agree on the same elements....it's just the nature of guys building things. And if we're talking about a canyon carving, supercar eating monster, why are we wasting our energy on a 10 bolt, c clip, lumber cart strait axle? Kumbaya anyone? I look forward to watching your build.