Agree with Kevin about sliding the bell back further. Doug, per your two pics above, I don't see how you will be able to slide the tranny back far enough to drop it without running into the yoke. The yoke needs to be removed.
Craig
My '50 Chevy 3100 5 window, '62-235cu, 3:55 rear
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