63 chevy fleetside c-10

[g.g.63]

I am about to replace the cracked bel housing and I want 2 do it with the least dissection possible. step by step, please guide me... how do i do it without taking tranny completely out of comprehension...FYI 3 speed column shift linkage preservation is priority concern.
thank you --I have 6 hours before project start and 8 hours max to finish after that...and Im a girl so Please respond asap ---gratsi