Not many photos today, but I got the drivetrain removed last night. Again, a couple of buddies came by to help out. I'll try to get some better photos next time I'm at the shop, probably later today.
On the way out...you can also see one of the freshly painted wheel wells:
One of the guys helping to position the motor/trans onto a dolly for easy removal:
Almost out!
Aaaand, there it sits:
Next step is to finish sanding and undercoating the rear of the car now that the motor is out, as well as painting the engine bay. After that, I'll do a basic gasket rebuild of the motor and transmission, and put it back in with the new rear suspension.