Help me get my rear end + wheels squared away!

[ShortHaul]

Hey all... I need help.

Here's the scoop, I have a 1970 C10 SWB that has been 5 lug swapped. It has the CPP drop spindle and disc brake kit up front, and a 5 lug 10 bolt rear end out of a Squarebody with the Huge ass drum brakes.

Untitled by awesome_adawson, on Flickr

I bought a set of Wheel Vintiques Series 62 in 15x8 and 15x10.
Untitled by awesome_adawson, on Flickr

And even scored some kickass Goodyear Eagle GTII's in 295 for the rear!
Untitled by awesome_adawson, on Flickr

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I went to test fit them (1st and only smart thing Ive done on this project...) and no dice.

The fronts rub ever so slightly on the spindle where the tie rod bolts in.

The rears are nowhere near fitting, due to the massive rear brake drum that came on (some of) the later (76-87) trucks.

Mine look like this: And are 11 5/32"x2 3/4"
2083R_FRO__ra_p by awesome_adawson, on Flickr

The ones that'll fit my wheels look like this: And are 11"x2"
2065R_FRO__ra_p by awesome_adawson, on Flickr


My question is... and please dont hesitate to jump in with opinions or advice... how to best go about fixing my problems

Problem #1
Fronts rub spindle slightly:

Fix #1 Grind down spindle in area of contact to make it fit. (probably wont need much, but still kinda sketchy to grind on spindle?)
Fix #2 Run a 1/4" spacer, available for $36 a pair, hubcentric, on ebay.
Fix #3 return wheels to wheel vintiques, and order custom offset, @ $25 more per wheel.

Problem #2
Rears don't fit big brake drums

Fix #1 replace entire rear brake setup with smaller 11"x2" drums found on 72-75 5 lug rear ends. Including drum, shoes, backing plates and spring kits. Approx $250+, IF i can find the backing plates... which aren't listed on any of the online auto parts sites, nor are they on classic industries.
Fix #2 return wheels and cry.


I REALLY want to run these steelies, with some OG caps (already purchased) and those meaty goodyear 295's! The wheel vintiques are the only steelies ive seen in 15x10 that'll take a 3 nub cap. I looked around in the squarebody threads but it looks like those dudes are all running the ralley's.

Anybody dealt with this sort of thing before? How hard is it to swap the drum setup on my rear end to the earlier model 5 lug 11"x2" drums? Help me out here!