Worked on the '53 I'm trying to finish as a driver before I sell it. I decided to change out the 3-spd column shift for a 4-spd floor shift just for the simplicity of driving. Got ready to unbolt the transmission and realized two of the bolts come from inside the bellhousing. Now that is a dumb design. You can't get a socket and ratchet in because of clutch housing interference. You can't use an end wrench because of bellhousing casting interference The wrench slips off because it's on at an angle.

The cheapo tool drawer comes to my rescue! I took a 3/4" socket and an old u-bolt and welded them together. A little bending for clearance and presto-change-oh I've got a "special tool" transmission/lower bellhousing bolt breaker bar. Is that name too long? I had the bolts broke loose in seconds, AFTER 30 minutes of pondering and welding the contraption together.
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"I always win." Working mainly alone I do not let my trucks win a war. Maybe a battle here and there but never the war.

Robert
55.1 GMC 450 COE
51ish GMC Suburban