Jack up the rear and try to pull the wheel toward you and then push it in towards the center of the car. See if you can duplicate the noise. Axle shaft spacers were avialable in differnt widths. I don't know where you will find them today.
Cleon


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1949 Chevy 6400
1931 Chevy Firetruck