Motor Pulling SOB

[gontek]

I've got a gusher of a leak from the rear main seal and I want to pull the motor and transmission to fix that and also for the experience. I aim to look over everything on the motor and put it back together to a long term owner standard. I am a motor pulling virgin, but I have a mechanic in the family who agreed to loan me a hoist and engine stand, but mostly I am working on my own.

My question is:
1. How much room do I need in front of the truck to comfortably pull the 350 and T400 transmission? My garage is not huge and the long bed takes up a lot of space, there is maybe 3 feet between the front bumper and my workbench now, 5 or 6 feet between the bumper and garage wall. Also, is the hoist operation a two man job? Can I remove the fender and lift out forward and to the side, and not need as much room in front?

I've read some other posts about motor pulling and they were extremely helpful even though I probably need to read them again.

A few notes:
1970 C-10 with motor probably a '77 chevy 350 and T400 trans
I am using socket wrenches not air tools
Truck has ac
I only have about an hour a day to dedicate to this project

Chances are good this will turn in to an engine rebuild, transmission swap, or frame off resto. On the flipside I am anxious to complete the task and get the truck running and functional again asap.

Look forward to reading your responses.