When you have a big, torquey V8 engine (as you will soon find out, our ’68 Chevelle does) it is important your rear end set-up is fit to handle all of the abuse and put the power to the wheels. A GM 12-bolt differential is one of the most popular options out there when it comes to muscle cars, as it can handle tons of power and is durable, yet simple, which is a huge plus in the muscle car world.
Once we decided this was the route we were going to go, we hit the inter web and found a pretty good example, albeit one that needed a bit of work. We first decided to take it down to Kool Coat in Langley, B.C. where Doug helped us out by applying a black powder coat finish to our rear end, which not only added to its durability, but also provided a sleek look that will integrate well into our car.
After that, we had a solid housing to use as a base, but now it was time to talk about the internals. For that, we went down the street to The Gear Centre where they went to work on a complete overhaul.
