I seem to be moving backwards....
Last week I rebuilt the 12 bolt rear end that I had ready to go into the car. This Saturday I took out the 10 bolt and then we had to proceed to grind off every single bolt involved in holding the rear springs to the car. All the shackle bolts, all the j-nut bolts...everything. Nothing would come loose with normal means of persuasion; not even the "smoke wrench" could get it done. And here I thought I might be able to get the 12 bolt installed. Luckily I knew this was probably going to be an issue and already have the parts on hand to rebuild everything however; I just had hoped it wouldn't take me 7 hours to get it apart.
On Sunday, I cleaned my shop of the complete mess caused by the above procedures, including gear lube, grinding dust and various pieces/particles of Camaro. Now I can actually work in it again.
Some good news is that I heard my front subframe and parts are ready to be picked up from the powder coater. With my car being up on my lift with no wheels or axles whatsoever, it will be really nice to just get the thing on the ground again! Hopefully within the next two weeks, I'll have a roller or even have a roller with the engine mounted in it; at least in an initial test-fit.
Some more bad news is that I have to buy more stuff. Specifically I must decide on headers very soon.