Life gets a lot easier with the hood off when your up in that area! I got a little creative with mine when putting it back together. I mounted everything the radiator, AC condenser and shroud/aux fan and dropped the whole thing back in the car using my engine hoist and a little tie wire, might be a good way to take it out as well.
you all have been very helpful to me. i have taken all of your ideas and will put them to good use. my sister and i thank you you for your input and i gave the bottle of bars leak to the mechanic out in our truck shop.