Jake53,
Recently I restored my rear end after putting in Patrick's 3:55 gears. I did what James suggested. Grinding pads and wire wheeled the entire rear axle housing and torque tube followed by ZR and then a semi gloss.

http://community.webshots.com/album/111968325LqgnhX


Craig

My '50 Chevy 3100 5 window, '62-235cu, 3:55 rear
My truck ....... Respect The Rust
If I'm not working on my truck, '65 m00stang or VW camper, I'm fishing with the wife or smoking Salmon.