At an impasse with rear wheel/tire fitment

Thanks guys, you are all a wealth of info. I will go the spacer and stud route for now. The 8-3/4 is present and accounted for, but still in the building stage.

I might add that this car I am building has been off the road in a Texas field for 20 years, so I'm finding each and EVERY thing that doesn't fit just right or match or things like that:D

2 Darts, nice to meet you. Guntersville Lake is becoming more well-known now with the tournaments that go on as often. I like that car!

74blunblue, I've been following the build on the '74 Duster. Really has inspired me to keep going on my own car.