I did this exact same work about a year back on my 41 Special Deluxe, dropped the pan, removed the head, and got the motor into fine working order while lying many hours on my back under the thing. With lots of help from the folks here.
I removed the pitman arm assembly and lowered the tie rod to get the oilpan off.
Karl

It may not be the easy way, but it is the Cowboy Way - Ranger Doug
Beware of the stories you read or tell; subtly, at night, beneath the waters of consciousness, they are altering your world. - Ben Okri
1953 Chevy 3100
1960 Volvo PV 544
1941 Chevrolet Special Deluxe