Anyone shorten a rear to optimize a wheel/tire combo in an uncut A body?

You are heading in a direction worthy of a custom cut rear IMO. You get it all with buying a housing exactly the way you want it. Using my Chevelle as a reference I was able to comfortably get 295's in the rear and not rub using the exact rim I wanted plus having the front to rear tire stagger we desired. You have the rim and tire combo so that is half the battle.

Good luck,
JW
Thank you. Praying my measurement is accurate.