Unfortunately this is where my restoration work stopped for a few years. I had other things that needed doing, moved alot, and time seemed to just pass me and my Chevelle by. I knew the next upgrade I wanted for my muscle car was to install some form of upgraded posi-traction differential for the rearend, but I lost contact with the local Chevy guru who was helping me out with parts and advice, and didn't feel comfortable tackling this project on my own just yet.
Finally everything came together when I came across a GM 12 Bolt rearend for sale in the paper. This is exactly what I wanted for the car and had a local shop put it in for me, along with new axle bearings and an Eaton posi-traction unit with a 3:55 gear ratio, perfect for fast launches yet decent highway cruising.
After I made a few minor tuneups, new spark plugs, cleaned the carburator, and had the gas tank acid washed, my muscle car was finally ready for the body shop for some minor body work and a fresh coat of paint. But what color?