shortening an 8.75 housing

Got a welder? The jigs are around 100 bucks, then you need the bar.

Oh, and the ends.

Yikes! I can get the welding for free.. but damn.. still sounds like I'm a couple hundred into it. Got a free housing today with a 489 case (c-body or truck i think, about 64 inches drum to drum). Trying to find my options here. Thanks to all for replies.. lots to look in to..