I believe "back in the day" they had a special tool to remove the engine out through the front. If I remember what I read correctly, you didn't have to remove the fenders, just grill, radiator etc. Of course finding said tool would be something like impossible. Spanky would be the man to ask about this.
Scott


1947, 1950, & 1952 Chevrolet 1/2 ton
1952 GMC 450 series Cab Over Engine
1946 Chevrolet 2 Ton