http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/ge ... rn-138563/Read this thread. I was putting this out there as a viable option. I know you can buy brake drums with more than one bolt pattern as I've seen them in pictures. I have no issues with safely redrilling the mounting flange on a brake drum. I've never done it but if I was to do it I would research it before I did it. There would be phone calls made etc.
If you knew me you would know that I don't just toss out an idea just because. I file things away in my mind as I see them for future reference if I see a solution to a problem. I routinely think outside the box as my mind works totally different than most peoples. When I was younger it bothered me but not anymore. If what I say bothers you...well that's just too bad.
So I would like you to do several things. One is read the above linked thread. That's the first one I found. I'm sure there are more. I googled " multiple bolt pattern brake drums ".You might want to try a different search. Also you never answered my question about whether drilling brake drum mounting flanges had been unsuccessfully done.
Now I'll admit that maybe I over reacted a bit to your comments. My apologies. Next time I perceive that someone is trampling over what I meant as a sincere viable alternative I'll try to cool off before I respond.