Early Front Clip Removal?

Me too, that's why I quickly recommended a smooth surface:) 10-4 on the 6' pinch bar and Solid Bro. Lifting the rear of the car a couple of feet higher than the front helps a lot too. Engine room is a tad narrower on the early A, otherwise it's the same fairly easy job early or late.
Now that is a slick trick, raising the rear... I also bought one of those load levelers....