Early A shock support question

Can anyone tell us if this huge pile of Bird Sh*t welding is normal to find
under the bend of the upper shock mounts on a pre-67 A-body?
It certainly insn't this way on a 67 and up A-body. If anyone has a shock out
and a flashlight they would be able to tell.

Mine look nice and smooth just like prrc's. No weld at that location al all. This is on a 65 Cuda