Narrowing 8 3/4 details

how did ole grand pappy do it 30 years ago?... just saying the pros learned from someone....
Piss poor response..... I could hack a end off with a hacksaw and braze it back on, but it aint right. Its fine if you don't care if the housing is straight, the bearings are in a bind, or whatever, just do it the backyard way, its your car.:wack: