Decided to try and remove just the transmission. The thought of having to lift and tilt the whole thing at a wild angle is not something I'd do if I can avoid it. I got the front of the car on stands, don't see a need to raise the rear. Already removed the exhaust system as one piece as well as the driveshaft assembly. Drained the transmission pan, removed the cooler lines and electrical wires and disconnected the shifter rod. Do I drain the converter or remove the starter? Tomorrow I'll remove the flexplate bolts, and with a transmission jack underneath, go for the transmission attaching bolts. Are they all accessible from under the car?