I'm having my clutch replaced and flywheel resurfaced. My mechanic has told me that he will either have to pull my engine , or pull the floorboards in my cab (which he says are rusted and rivited shut).

1953 f100. 239 ci originial 3 speed tranny

is there an easier way? please advise

 

false alarm:
I checked back in with him and he's dropping the starter and leaving the bell housing intact to get at what he wants

whew!

 

That makes sense, other wise it was time to look for another mechanic.