Narrowing a 8 3/4 diff.

in no way, am I denigrating what you've done. I applaud your ingenuity and ambition. yes, some of the oem welds, are crude at best, but I've probably owned 30 or 40, and probably worked on 30 or 40 more 8-3/4" rear axled cars, and I don't recall a single one leaking from the seams. LOL
@rustycowll69 by no means did I take offence to what you said.
I was only commenting, I suppose the problem with "text" it's impossible to read emotion or context sometimes. I appreciate all feedback, even if it's negative. Thank you.

On a side note, I think the 1 weld was leaking on this diff I just didn't think friction welding would've been used during the 60's.
I ground off the outside and ran a bead down. A little grinder and paint to make me the welder I ain't!

Cheers Kevin