The new clutch is in. I still have to re-mount the shifter and reinstall the shifter bezel, but I'll do that tomorrow. I also have to replace the power steering belt that flipped itself over @ the track, but that's a non-issue.
I did verify with Ram that the new clutch does <span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="text-decoration: underline">not</span></span> technically require any break-in period, but he did say giving it a little time to seat in wouldn't be a bad idea.
Road report possibly tomorrow.
*edit*
I had some help tonight--Eric & Martin (Orange GTO and black `66 Chevelle, respectively) stopped by to help get the car buttoned back up. Eric took a pic & posted it to Facebook.