Rear drum tight... Wrong brakes or axles?

That does not look right. There should be no gap on hub. IIRC the 8.25 had a larger register than the 8.75 and they dont cross over.

8.25's use the exact same 10x2.5" brakes as the BBP 8 3/4's.

As for the OP, you've got mismatched parts. If the drums hit the backing plates you've got the wrong backing plates, drums, or axles somehow. Is this an A-body 8 3/4 housing? Are the axles original? What bolt pattern is on them, and have they been re-drilled? The wheel studs look like they're swimming in some of those holes in the drums. Something's wrong. What size are the wheel studs?