Pulling Engine From Van?

I pulled a 350 out of an old g10 van about 15 years ago without a hoist. Pulled the grille, rad and anything else in front of the engine. Wedge a solid plank of wood between front of engine and top of bumper. Unhooked everything and used straps an pry bars to slide it out the front. Backed up my pickup, rolled engine straight into the bed. Was a good workout and I was cursing at some points but it can be done.