[Shotimes] Easiest/Best way to yank a transmission

[Dave Hammond]

Hi all-

I have a 94 SHO ATX that is about due for a trans rebuild.  I have decided 
(foolishly?) to do the job myself with the help of a friend who has 
experience with trans rebuilds.  The problem is, my friend is 400 miles away 
and I need to get the thing out of the car myself and take it up there for 
the rebuild.  So, what I need to know is the easiest/best/safest way to pull 
the trans out of the car -- and I would be extra interested in the methods 
that do not involve totally pulling the engine out too.  I have a garage and 
air tools/hand tools, however, no auto-lift other than floor jacks, and 
currently no cherry-picker but I can get one if needed.  I also have a helms 
manual but their procedure seems a tad overkill to me for some reason.  So I 
guess I am looking for some input from those of you out there who have "been 
there - done that".

Thanks in advance,
Dave Hammond
94 ATX