Well I got the motor in with the full carbs and linkage installed, didn't even have to remove the air cleaners.
Had the gigantic aluminum I-beam laying around from a job site. It was already 48" long and worked out perfect. I was able to get the ass end of the car 33" high to slide the motor in. No way it would have fit with the tranny on, and I am working alone.
Sunday I'll mount the tranny.
Been planning this day for months.
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