Hot Rods 1947 Ford Engine removal

I need to remove the original flathead from my 1947 Ford for some overhaul work.
I'm aware of everything I need to disconnect from the engine for removal.
My question is what is necessary to remove from the front end sheetmetal, if anything, for the removal? I've already removed the hood and radiator. Do I need to remove the transmission first or can they come out as an ***embly?

Thanks
Jeff

 

I just pull the hood and radiator/ radiator shroud.

if you want to you can pull the trans with it. Pop the front floor /toe board out and remove the mounts and the clam shells. Clutch linkage etc Should be good to go.

 

Thank you for the helpful guidance.

 

@Tim , to remove hood, is it recommended to unbolt hood from hinges OR unbolt hinges from firewall?
The concern being easily aligning hood when reinstalling.

 

I’ve always pulled the hood off the hinges and left them on the firewall. Never noticed it going back in any different than it was before but came off. There’s not really any adjustment on the hood side of the hinge.

 

There was an old trick that we used to use on some vehicles. Leave the hinge in place, and drill a small hole thru the hinge and the hood bracket. Then remove just the hood. When reinstalling, the hood was placed on the bracket and the holes aligned by sticking an icepick or small rod thru the holes to realign the hood to the bracket. Worked very well and the holes were small enough that they weren't noticeable.

 

While there is no need to so, this is a good time to mention for anyone looking to remove other sheet metal ftom these cars.
The placement and alignment of the hood is what dictates the placement and alignment of the rest of the parts.
When the hood is right the rest, will confirm it.

 

I never remove any sheetmetal, the most I do is remove the front two bolts on the hinges so the hood can open wider but I never take anything off. That's just me but I don't have any hood or fender alignment to do either.

 

This would be a good time for you to measure from the front of your bumper to the center of your carburetor.

chances are good that it’s further than your cherry picker/ engine hoist might not reach. I was a little blindsided by this when I removed the motor and trans last time. I had borrowed a hoist the previous times and never realized it was a bigger unit.