lowering a 383 into A-body

thanks for your replies guys, actually i always wire a spare front drive shaft yoke into the trans when i get it out of the donor car to keep the fluid in and leave it there until its installed. I've done 7 B-body swaps lowering it in from the front ( 2 hours to completely bolt in and start), which seems a lot less work than pulling the K-frame, but i'll definitely use your (73swingerbuild) idea of lifting the rear of the car up, to cut down the angle of entry,thanks. Gerry