1972 C10 2wd M20 wont go into gear

[geezer#99]

You don’t need to remove the crossmember to pull the tranny.
You need to pull the shifter out, unbolt the tranny hump, pull the driveshaft, unbolt the tranny and slide it back and remove it. Removing the hump gives you lots of room to work and room to slide the tranny back.

I haven’t pulled one for years. Maybe captain fab or someone else can give you removal tips.