Removing engine

[aussiejohn]

Hi guys and gals, I have a 1967 GMC with a two barrel 350 and a four speed manual, no synchro on first. Due to my arthritis it hurts my shoulder when I shift, plus it revs too hard on the highway, so I have bought a TH700R4 to replace the heavy truck box. I had it beefed up with stronger clutches in both trans and converter and I am now in the process of pulling the engine and gearbox out. Oh, also, the ring gear on the flywheel has lost most of its teeth and I can't start it, so it has to come apart.

I want to lift the engine and gearbox out as a unit and want to remove the radiator support panel to facilitate this, but it looks like I will have to remove the fenders as well in order to get the front panel out. Can anyone who's done this please pass on a few tips as to how I go about it? Is it a two man job or will I need some extra muscle?

Regards from Down Under.

aussiejohn

Highett, Victoria
Australia